Uv Transilluminator; Band Excision - Thermo Scientific myECL Imager Manual

UV Transilluminator

Band Excision

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CAUTION The UV transilluminator contains UV bulbs. Long-term exposure to UV
light can be harmful. Use the appropriate eye and skin personal protective
equipment (PPE) if there is any chance of exposure to the UV light.
1. Wearing UV-protective eyewear and clothing, open the imager door and slide
out the transilluminator.
2. Place the UV exposure screen (clear) on the transilluminator and place the gel
sample on top of the screen.
IMPORTANT Use of the UV exposure screen (clear) protects the transilluminator
from nicks and scratches as a result of excision.
3. In UV mode, select the UV button. A message appears asking if the user wants
to turn on the UV light with the door open. Select Yes.
4. The software then displays a warning message requiring the appropriate PPE
and asks the user to pull out the white door peg.
Extended "UV on" position
5. Excise the appropriate bands from the gel sample.
Note As a safety precaution, the UV light automatically turns off after five minutes.
With 30 seconds remaining, a message appears on the touchscreen indicating that
the UV light is turned off unless the "Keep UV on" button is selected.
Retracted "UV off" position
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