Unpacking And Inventory - Hoefer SE 600 Chroma User Manual

Unpacking and inventory

Unwrap all packages carefully and compare
contents with the packing list, making sure all
items arrived. If any part is missing, contact
your local sales office. Inspect all components
for damage that may have occurred while the
unit was in transit. If any part appears dam-
aged, contact the carrier immediately. Be sure
to keep all packing material for damage claims
or to use should it become necessary to return
the unit.
Lower buffer chamber
The lower buffer chamber is transparent,
which allows visual tracking of electrophoresis
process. The chamber is chemically resistant
to common electrophoretic buffers but not to
organic solvents or strong acids or alkali. Tem-
peratures above 45 °C may cause the chamber
to warp.
Upper buffer chamber
The upper buffer chamber is chemically resistant
to common electrophoresis buffers, but not to
organic solvents or strong acids or alkali. The
upper electrode (cathode) runs along the center
ridge and terminates at the banana plug. The
upper chamber requires 0.5–0.8 l of buffer (fill
no higher than the top of the plastic ribs).
Heat exchanger
The heat exchanger must be installed for every
use because it houses the bottom electrode
(anode), which runs along the bottom of the
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