Care and maintenance – Hoefer SE300 miniVE User Manual
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Carefully lift the gel from the plate and lay it into a
tray containing stain, fixative, or transfer buffer.
Clean the unit as described in “Care and mainte-
nance” below.
Care and maintenance
• Do not autoclave or heat any part above 75 °C.
• Do not immerse the safety lid in any liquid.
• Do not use organic solvents, strong or oxidiz-
ing cleaning solutions, abrasives, or strong
acids or bases on any part of the instrument.
Immediately after each use, rinse the tank and modules
with water and then rinse thoroughly with distilled
water. Handle the module with care to prevent
damage to the banana plugs. Allow to air dry.
Wipe the lid with a damp cloth. If necessary, briefly
rinse the underside of the lid with water.
Clean glass plates and spacers with a dilute solution
of a laboratory detergent such as RBS-35
™
, then rinse
thoroughly with tap and distilled water. Glass plates
can be treated with, but not stored in, acid cleaning
solutions.
Wipe plates with isopropanol to remove any Gel Seal
residue.