Bio-Rad Model 583 Gel Drying Supports - Manual (Page 8)

Table 3 (continued)
HydroTech Set Up
Step Procedure Description
2. Connect the AC power cord. Plug the AC power cord into the HydroTech power input
module and into a nearby AC outlet.
3. Turn the Power On/Off switch This ensures the pump is fully primed and air bubbles
to run the pump for two minutes. have been flushed out.
4. Turn off the pump and check the The level should be between the MIN and MAX marks
water level in the pump reservoir. on the reservoir. If the level is below MIN, add water;
if it is above MAX, drain water.
5. Connect the pre-assembled
vacuum line supplied with the
HydroTech pump.
6. Connect the vacuum tubing Note: Minimize the length of vacuum tubing between
from the dryer to the the dryer and the vacuum pump to achieve the best
pre-assembled vacuum line. system efficiency.
7. In an easily accessible stretch This valve keeps the pump under vacuum when the
of the vacuum tubing, cut the dryer’s vacuum seal is broken.
tubing and insert the two-way
valve that’s included with the
Warning: Always turn the valve to the Closed position
HydroTech pump. when the dryer is not in use. The Closed position shuts off
air flow to the vacuum pump and prevents the water in the
reservoir from foaming.
8. If you purchased the optional This gauge displays the vacuum pressure.
HydroTech vacuum gauge, cut
the vacuum line and insert the
gauge.
Set Up and Basic Operation
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a. Plug the quick disconnect fitting end of the pre-
assembled vacuum line into the vacuum inlet port.
b. Plug a barbed two-way connector (shipped with the
Model 583 Gel Dryer) into the other end of the pre-
assembled vacuum line.