Bio-Rad Model 583 Gel Drying Supports - Manual (Page 15)

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
5.0 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Gel Dryer maintenance consists of:
• Cleaning and replacing the porous Gel Support
• Cleaning and replacing the transparent Sealing Gasket
A Troubleshooting chart is provided in Table 6, Troubleshooting Guide.
5.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Model 583 Gel Dryer maintenance consists of wiping the dryer body and the transparent Sealing Gasket
clean with a damp cloth.
Note
Do not use solvents, concentrated acids, or bases on the unit.
Occasionally, the transparent Sealing Gasket requires cleaning or replacement. For example, filter paper
fibers may adhere to the gasket and interfere with the vacuum seal. The gasket also can wear, crack, and
dry with age so that it no longer maintains a vacuum. To remove the gasket, simply pull up on the strip hold-
ing the gasket in place.
The Gel Support may need to be replaced if it comes in direct contact with the gel or gel fragments. This
direct contact may cause the gel to melt, resulting in clogged areas in the Gel Support.
5.2 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Refer to Table 6, Troubleshooting Guide, for the dryer problem you are experiencing. For further
Troubleshooting assistance, call 1-800-4BIORAD in the U.S.A.; or contact your local Bio-Rad representative.