Bio-Rad PROTEAN Plus Dodeca Cell - Manual (Page 5)

Section 2
Setting up PROTEAN Plus Dodeca Cell for the first time
2.1 Unpack the cell
The complete PROTEAN Plus Dodeca Cell arrives in two boxes: The tank, lid, instructions
and all required tubing are in one box, and the buffer recirculation pump is in a separate box.
PROTEAN Plus hinged spacer plates and combs are ordered separately and are
individually packaged.
Carefully remove all components and inspect for damage.
2.2 Components
To get the best performance from your PROTEAN Plus Dodeca cell, familiarize yourself
with the components by assembling and disassembling the cell before using it.
Buffer tank and lid The buffer tank and lid combine to fully enclose
the inner chamber during electrophoresis. The
lid cannot be removed without disrupting the
electrical circuit.
ANODE
CATHODE
MANIFOLD
MANIFOLD
TUBING
BUFFER EXHAUST TUBE
ELECTRODE CARD
(ANODE)
BUFFER COIL
CERAMIC
COOLING
CORE
BUFFER
RECIRCULATION
PUMP PATH REFRIGERATED
CIRCULATOR
PATH
ELECTRODE
CARD
(CATHODE)
GASKET ASSEMBLY
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