Bio-Rad High-Throughput Dodeca™ Gel Stainers User Manual
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Table of Contents
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Safety
Section 1
Product Introduction .....................................................................1
1.1 Overview.....................................................................................................1
1.2 Size
Availability...........................................................................................2
Section 2
Unpacking and Assembly.............................................................4
2.1
Unpacking the Unit .....................................................................................4
2.2 Unit
Assembly ............................................................................................5
2.3
Components and Accessories ...................................................................6
Section 3
Operation........................................................................................9
3.1 Preparation .................................................................................................9
3.2
Dodeca Stainer Setup ................................................................................9
3.3
Transferring Gels to the Staining Trays .....................................................9
3.4
Staining Tray and Shaking Rack Assembly.............................................10
3.5
Placing the Shaking Rack into the Solution Tank....................................11
3.6
Filling the Solution Tank ...........................................................................12
3.7
Starting the Staining Procedure ...............................................................12
3.8
Draining the Solution Tank.......................................................................12
3.9 Unit
Disassembly......................................................................................13
Section 4
Gel Handling and Storage ..........................................................13
4.1 Gel
Handling.............................................................................................13
4.2 Gel
Storage ..............................................................................................13
Section 5
Stain Solution Compatibility and Protocols .............................14
5.1
Bio-Safe Colloidal Coomassie Stain ........................................................14
5.2
SYPRO Ruby Protein Gel Stain...............................................................15
5.3
Dodeca Silver Stain Kit ............................................................................15
Section 6
Maintenance and Chemical Compatibility................................16
Section 7
Troubleshooting...........................................................................18
Appendix A Specifications ..............................................................................20
Appendix B Warranty and Ordering Information ..........................................21
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