Bio-Rad Model 583 Gel Drying Supports - Manual (Page 7)

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Set Up and Operation
2.0 SET UP AND BASIC OPERATION
2.1 SET UP
Table 2 discusses the electrical and vacuum connections required for the Model 583 Gel Dryer and a vacu-
um pump. Refer to the vacuum pump instruction manual for complete instructions on pump set-up.
Note
Always use vacuum grade tubing. Vacuum tubing is generally thick-walled to
prevent collapse. Minimize tubing lengths whenever possible to achieve the
best drying efficiency.
Figure 2. Rear View of the Gel Dryer
Table 2
Gel Dryer Set Up
Step Procedure
1. Connect the tubing from the
Gel Dryer to the vacuum source.
2. Plug the dryer into the A.C. outlet.
Description
Leave 15 cm of space between the rear of the gel
dryer and the wall. This distance prevents the vacu-
um tubing from crimping.
If you are using Bio-Rad’s HydroTech Vacuum Pump,
connect the tubing directly to the pump’s vacuum line
using the barbed connector shipped with the Model
583 Gel Dryer.