Bio-Rad Model 583 Gel Drying Supports - Manual (Page 2)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety ................................................................................................................................................... i
Section 1.0 Introduction................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Features ......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Physical Description ....................................................................................................... 2
Section 2.0 Set up and Basic Operation ........................................................................................ 4
2.1 Set up ............................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Operation........................................................................................................................ 5
2.3 Determining If your gel is Dry......................................................................................... 6
Section 3.0 Gel Preparation Techniques ........................................................................................ 7
Section 4.0 Suggested Drying Times ............................................................................................. 11
Section 5.0 Maintenance and Troubleshooting.............................................................................. 12
5.1 Routine Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 12
5.2 Troubleshooting Guide.................................................................................................... 12
Appendix A. Vacuum Source Options .............................................................................................. 16
A.1 Vacuum Source Requirements....................................................................................... 16
A.2 Types of Vacuum Pumps ................................................................................................ 16
Appendix B. Specifications ............................................................................................................... 17
Appendix C. Warranty and Ordering Information............................................................................ 18
Figures
1.
Model 583 Gel Dryer ...................................................................................................................... 1
2. Rear View of the Gel Dryer ............................................................................................................ 4
3. Arrangement for Drying Gels.......................................................................................................... 7
Tables
1.
Physical Features ........................................................................................................................... 2
2. Gel Dryer Set Up ............................................................................................................................ 4
3. Gel Dryer Operation ....................................................................................................................... 5
4. Drying Gels..................................................................................................................................... 8
5. Suggested Drying Times for Single Percentage Gels .................................................................... 11
6. Troubleshooting Guide.................................................................................................................... 13
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