Unpacking And Installation; Unpacking; Mains Connection; Connection Of The Electrophoresis Unit(S) - GE EPS 301 User Manual

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Electrophoresis Power Supply EPS 301 User Manual 18-1130-18 Edition AC
3.1

Unpacking

Check the contents against the packing list supplied. Inspect for any damage that may
have occurred during transit. Report any damage immediately to your local
GE Healthcare representative and to the transport company concerned.
3.2

Mains connection

Select the appropriate voltage range, 100–120 or 220–240 V. See fig 2 inside front cover.
WARNING! If the power supply is connected to 220–240 V with the range set to
100–120 V, the instrument can be severely damaged.
WARNING! Only use mains cables delivered or approved by GE Healthcare.
WARNING! Do not block the rear panel of the system. The mains power switch must
always be easy to access.
Select the appropriate mains cable and connect one end to the mains socket on the
EPS 301 power supply, see fig 2 inside front cover, and the other end to an AC grounded
outlet.
Switch on the power. Each time the instrument is turned on a self diagnostic test is done.
If an error is detected during the test a message will appear on the display and an alarm
will sound.
3.3

Connection of the electrophoresis unit(s)

Connect the leads from the electrophoresis unit (red to red, and black or blue to blue).
The red lead is the positive and black or blue is the negative.
WARNING! Use only undamaged electrical cables and equipment approved for the
voltage you will use. High voltage electrical cables should be in accordande with
IEC 1010–2–031:1993. All equipment connected to high voltage electrical cables
should be in accordance with IEC 1010-1:1993.
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