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OPERATOR’S MANUAL Fixed-Intensity Ultraviolet Transilluminators SPECTRONICS CORPORATION 956 Brush Hollow Road, P.O. Box 483 Westbury, New York 11590 800-274-8888 • 516-333-4840 Fax: 800-491- 6868 • 516-333-4859 www.spectroline.com Recycled Paper Manual No. 97048-4 Printed in U.S.A. Issued: September 2003...
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DANGER Ultraviolet radiation emitted from this product. Avoid exposure. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE PREMATURE AGING OF THE SKIN AND CANCER. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR; FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS OR LONG TERM INJURY TO EYE. Never look directly into the lamp.
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INTRODUCTION Spectroline ultraviolet transilluminators produce the high irradiance needed to excite fluorescence in electrophoresis gels and thin layer chromatograms. They are also ideal for use in forensic sci- ence, pharmaceutical quality control, and much more. Each unit offers high UV intensity, uniform irradiance and cool operation. They feature a wide variety of filter sizes, rugged construction and simple operation.
OPERATION UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 1.Carefully unpack and inspect the transilluminator for possible damage in shipment. If any damage is noted, immediately notify the carrier and supplier before using the unit. 2.Save the shipping carton and packing materials for future storing or shipping of the unit.
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GENERAL FUNCTIONAL CHECKS NOTE: To produce maximum fluorescent contrast, these tests should be made in a darkened room or in conjunction with a Spectroline UV viewing cabinet (see Spectroline UV Viewing Cabinets). WARNING Observe UV safety precautions before turning on the unit. 1.Activate the TR and TS models by pressing the ‘‘ON’’...
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UVT-150A UV-TRANSMITTING FILTER PROTECTOR To facilitate cutting of gels without damage to the filter glass, the UVT-150A UV-transmitting filter protector is available separately. This accessory also protects the filter from damage caused by acci- dentally dropping small objects on the transilluminator. In addition, since buffer and ethidium bromide will not come in contact with the filter, it eliminates clouding of the glass and high background fluorescence.
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Fig. 2 SPECTROLINE UV VIEWING CABINETS Spectroline UV viewing cabinets provide increased fluorescent contrast of samples and eliminate the need for separate UV pro- tection. The sample is placed on the transilluminator filter and safe- ly observed through the UV-absorbing viewing window of the cab- inet.
MAINTENANCE Spectroline UV transilluminators are constructed of high-quality materials and components. By providing reasonable care and fol- lowing these instructions, the user can expect a long and useful life from the transilluminator. Immediately clean all spilled materials from the transilluminator and wipe dry. If necessary, moisten a cloth with soap and water and clean the transilluminator.
TROUBLESHOOTING If the transilluminator does not yield satisfactory results, follow the procedures below before attempting to service the unit: a. Review and comply with the instructions in the Operation section. b. Check that the transilluminator is connected to a power source and that the on/off switch or timer knob is positioned correctly.
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND REPLACEMENT PART NUMBERS WAVE- FILTER MODEL LENGTH TUBE ASSEMBLY VOLTS HZ AMPS FUSE TC-254R UV-C BLE-1T155 2F808B 2.5A F TC-254R/F; /FB UV-C BLE-1T155 2F808B 1.2 1.25A F TC-312R UV-B BLE-1T158 3F808R 2.5A F TC-312R/F; /FB UV-B BLE-1T158 3F808R 1.2 1.25A F TC-365R...
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REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES MODEL DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER TC-254R, TL-254R, Tube, Short Wave UV BLE-1T155 TR-254R, TS-254R TC-312R, TL-312R, Tube,Medium Wave UV BLE-1T158 TR-312R, TS-312R TC-365R, TL-365R, Tube, Long Wave UV BLE-1T151 TR-365R, TS-365R TC-312R, TC-365R Diffusing Screen 6D188A TL-312R, TL-365R Diffusing Screen 6D186A TR-312R...
Certificate of Limited Warranty enclosed separately with each unit. NOTE: For assistance of any kind, contact the Customer Service Department at Spectronics Corporation. In the U.S. and Canada, call toll-free 1-800-274-UVUV (1-800-274-8888). Give full details of the difficulty and include the model and serial numbers of the unit and the date of purchase.
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