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E‑Gel
Power Snap Plus Electrophoresis
System
USER GUIDE
For use with E‑Gel
, E‑Gel
EX, E‑Gel
48, and E‑Gel
96
Agarose Gels, and E-PAGE
Gels
Catalog Numbers   G9100, G9200, G9101, G9201, G9301, G9341, G9342, G9391, G9392
Publication Number   MAN0002591
Revision   A.0
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

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  • Page 1 E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Electrophoresis ™ System USER GUIDE For use with E‑Gel , E‑Gel EX, E‑Gel 48, and E‑Gel ™ ™ ™ ™ Agarose Gels, and E-PAGE Gels ™ Catalog Numbers   G9100, G9200, G9101, G9201, G9301, G9341, G9342, G9391, G9392 Publication Number  ...
  • Page 2 Life Technologies Holdings Pte Ltd | Block 33 | Marsiling Industrial Estate Road 3 | #07-06, Singapore 739256 For descriptions of symbols on product labels or product documents, go to thermofisher.com/symbols-definition. The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. DISCLAIMER: TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents ■ CHAPTER 1   Product information ..........7 Product description .
  • Page 4 Contents View image gallery ............33 Export image .
  • Page 5 Contents ■ APPENDIX E   E‑Gel SizeSelect II Agarose Gels ......60 ™ ™ General guidelines ............. 60 Prepare samples .
  • Page 6 Contents ■ APPENDIX I   Documentation and support ........85 Customer and technical support .
  • Page 7: Chapter 1   Product Information

    Product information Product description The Invitrogen E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Electrophoresis System is an easy-to-use system designed for ™ ™ performing electrophoresis and documentation of nucleic acids with pre-cast E‑Gel agarose gels and ™ E-PAGE gels. ™ The system consists of a base module containing a power supply, blue light transilluminator, and amber filter in one unit, and a camera module capable of high-resolution image capture and documentation without the need for focusing or adjustment.
  • Page 8: Camera Module Kit Contents

    Chapter 1 Product information System components Camera module kit contents The contents of the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Camera kit are listed in the following table. The camera is ™ shipped at room temperature. See “System components” on page 8 for specifications and description of the E‑Gel Power Snap ™...
  • Page 9: Parts Of The E-Gel ™ Power Snap Plus Camera Module

    Chapter 1 Product information System components Parts of the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus camera module ™ Touch screen USB port for image export/camera module firmware upgrade Handhold for lifting (on both sides) Battery compartment Rear view of the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus camera module and base module ™...
  • Page 10: Touchscreen Controls

    Chapter 1 Product information System components Touchscreen controls Table 1   General touchscreen controls Button Function Returns to the previous screen Go to Home screen Go to Sign in screen Go to Settings screen Close the current modal window. Touchscreen status indicators page 24 for an overview of the base module, and page 31 for an overview of the camera module.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 Product information System components Enter text When you press a field that requires the input of text, the text editor, as seen in the following figure, opens. Enter a letter Delete Change letter case Close and save Enter punctuation or other symbols Close without saving Enter numbers When you press a field that requires a numerical input, the numeric editor, as seen in the following...
  • Page 12: Required Materials Not Provided

    Chapter 1 Product information Required materials not provided Required materials not provided • (Optional) Electrical protective devices. The use of one or more of the following electrical protective devices is recommended. – Power line regulator (100–240 V) – Surge protector/line conditioner (10-kVA) – Uninterruptible power supply (1.5-kVA) •...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Product information First time instrument setup Connect the instrument to the Internet The instrument can connect to the Internet by either wired or wireless methods. To connect by wired method through the instrument Ethernet port using a cable, see “Set up a wired connection”...
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Product information First time instrument setup 5. Select the security type from the Security type drop-down menu. Note: Contact your IT Systems Administrator for information on security type. Select from the following options: • Open • WEP • WPA Personal •...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1 Product information First time instrument setup 2. In the Settings screen, select Instrument Settings. 3. In the Instrument Settings screen, select Network configuration. 4. In the Network Connection screen, select a field in the Wired panel. Wireless panel Wired panel E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Electrophoresis System User Guide ™...
  • Page 16 Chapter 1 Product information First time instrument setup 5. Select a method to enter an IP address. a. Select DHCP to obtain an IP address automatically. A check mark appears when DHCP is selected. b. Select Static IP to enter an IP address manually, then enter the appropriate IP addresses for the instrument, the Subnet Mask, and, optionally, the Default Gateway, the Primary DNS Server, and the Secondary DNS Server using the numeric editor.
  • Page 17 Chapter 1 Product information First time instrument setup Create a user profile on the instrument 1. Select (Sign In) > Get started > Create profile. 2. Fill in the required text fields and enter a four digit PIN to create your user profile. Note: The first profile created is automatically given an Administrator profile (indicated by an asterisk after the Username).
  • Page 18 Chapter 1 Product information First time instrument setup Delete a user profile 1. Select All accounts. 2. Select the account to be deleted. 3. Select Delete account Assign or remove administrator privileges 1. Select All accounts. 2. Select the account to be modified. 3.
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Product information First time instrument setup Link the instrument to Connect (Administrator only) 1. Select (Sign In)4Link cloud, then select the cloud region of the instrument. 2. Select the method for linking the instrument to Connect . Connect by mobile device Select (Sign In)4Get started4Connect4Mobile device from the instrument to generate a QR code.
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 Product information First time instrument setup 2. Launch the Instrument Connect Mobile Application and log in using your Connect login and password. 3. Capture the QR code on the instrument screen. Connect by PC Select (Sign In)4Get started4Connect4PC from the instrument to generate a linking code. 1.
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 Product information First time instrument setup Connect the instrument to the Internet 1. Connect your instrument to the Internet. • Connect through the instrument Ethernet port using a cable. • Connect via wireless connection with a USB-enabled Wi-Fi dongle. 2. Swipe down on the touchscreen to confirm that the instrument has an active network connection. Create a PIN number 1.
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 Product information First time instrument setup Add an instrument to your Connect account Connect supports access to the Power Snap Plus device with the InstrumentConnect application on your mobile device or from a web browser. When the instrument is connected, real-time instrument status can be viewed from the InstrumentConnect application.
  • Page 23 Chapter 1 Product information First time instrument setup Access your Connect account from an instrument 1. Swipe down to open the Notifications screen. 2. Select Sign in. Note: If another user account is displayed, select the username to sign out and connect a different user account.
  • Page 24: Chapter 2   Methods

    Methods Using the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Electrophoresis Device ™ This section provides instructions for performing electrophoresis using the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus ™ Electrophoresis Device. For specific protocols describing the use of E‑Gel CloneWell II Agarose Gels, see page 55. ™...
  • Page 25: Required Materials

    Chapter 2 Methods Using the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Electrophoresis Device ™ Required materials For electrophoresis: • E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Electrophoresis Device (Cat No. G9101) ™ • Safe Imager Viewing Glasses (included) ™ • Nucleic acid or protein sample • E‑Gel agarose gel or E-PAGE gel cassette (see “Choosing the right gel”...
  • Page 26: Dilute Samples Containing High Salt

    Chapter 2 Methods Using the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Electrophoresis Device ™ Dilute samples containing high salt E‑Gel EX gels are sensitive to high salt and EDTA content. Samples containing ≥50 mM NaCl, 100 mM ™ KCl, 10 mM acetate ions, or 10 mM EDTA (i.e., certain restriction enzyme and PCR buffers) cause loss of resolution on E‑Gel agarose gels.
  • Page 27: Prepare The Gel

    Chapter 2 Methods Using the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Electrophoresis Device ™ Prepare the gel 1. Remove the gel from the package. 2. Gently remove the combs. Do not allow the combs to bend or create suction in the wells during removal. 3.
  • Page 28: Load Samples

    Chapter 2 Methods Using the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Electrophoresis Device ™ Load samples 1. Load prepared samples. Keep all sample volumes uniform. 2. Load prepared DNA ladder. 3. Load 1X E‑Gel Sample Loading Buffer or deionized water in all empty wells. ™...
  • Page 29: Check Status

    Chapter 2 Methods Using the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Electrophoresis Device ™ 5. Select Start run to begin running the gel. (Optional) For recurring experiments, select the last used protocol. 6. The run stops automatically after the programmed time has elapsed and beeps. a.
  • Page 30: Modify A Run

    Chapter 2 Methods Using the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Electrophoresis Device ™ Modify a run The E‑Gel protocol can be cancelled or modified during the run. however the device does not allow ™ the duration to exceed the maximum allowable run time for the specific E‑Gel protocol.
  • Page 31: Power Snap Plus Camera

    Chapter 2 Methods Using the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Camera ™ Using the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Camera ™ This section provides instructions for performing image capture using the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus ™ Camera. User interface overview Symbol Function Main dial Status dial to view gel and access: •...
  • Page 32: Attach The Camera

    Chapter 2 Methods Using the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Camera ™ Attach the camera The E‑Gel Power Snap Camera can be attached to the E‑Gel Power Snap Electrophoresis Device ™ ™ either during a run, or after the run is completed. 1. Unfasten the docking connector cover. 2.
  • Page 33: View Image Gallery

    Chapter 2 Methods Using the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Camera ™ View image gallery Select Gallery to view all captured images. Images are displayed in Thumbnail view (default) or List view, depending upon which setting is selected. To select images, tap the thumbnail(s), the desired line(s) from the image list, or Select All. Tap a selection to deselect the file.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 Methods Using the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Camera ™ View image information 1. Select an image by tapping the graphic in the Thumbnail view or the file from the List view. 2. Select Actions4Image Info to see the image information. Rename image file File names are automatically created using a number of predefined attributes.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2 Methods Using the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Camera ™ Adjust image settings 1. Select Edit from the image view screen. 2. Select the desired image setting from the drop down menu. 3. Use +/– or move the slider to adjust the selected setting. 4.
  • Page 36: Export Image

    Chapter 2 Methods Using the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Camera ™ Deconvolute gel image 1. Select the image of a 96-well gel by tapping the graphic in the Thumbnail view or the file from the List view. 2. Select Actions4Deconvolute to apply the deconvolution grid. 3.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2 Methods Using the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Camera ™ 4. Tap the File type field to set the image format and file size. Note: Select the checkbox to crop images upon export if desired (11 or 22-well format only). 5. Tap the Destination field to set the destination where the file will be saved. 6.
  • Page 38: Maintenance

    Chapter 2 Methods Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning and maintenance CAUTION! Cleaning and decontamination. Use only the cleaning and decontamination methods specified in the user documentation. It is the responsibility of the operator (or other responsible person) to ensure the following requirements are met: ·...
  • Page 39: Replace The Camera Battery

    Chapter 2 Methods Maintenance Replace the camera battery The E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Camera contains a 3 V CR2450 battery which is required to record the file ™ date and time for the captured images. When battery runs out, the system will no longer be able to track date and time when undocked from the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Electrophoresis Device.
  • Page 40 Chapter 2 Methods Maintenance Determine firmware version on instrument When a new firmware version is released, you may be required to load the new firmware on the instrument. You will need a USB memory device and, if your instrument requires login, the login details to upgrade the firmware.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2 Methods Maintenance Upgrade the instrument firmware (USB drive) IMPORTANT! You cannot upgrade the firmware while a run is in progress. 1. Insert the USB memory device (FAT32 format file system) with the new firmware in the USB port of your instrument. Note: For instruments with the USB shortcuts feature enabled, you will be directed to the USB shortcuts screen.
  • Page 42: Self Verification Test

    Chapter 2 Methods Maintenance Self Verification test Use the Self Verification Test feature to check the instrument hardware. The check includes testing the cooling block, pumps, and other components. Select Last Test to view the results of the last Self Verification Test. Carry out the Self Verification Test periodically or whenever there is an intermittent instrument error.
  • Page 43: Appendix A   Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Observation Possible cause Recommended action Poor resolution or smearing of Sample is overloaded. Use correct amount of sample as described in bands Sample Preparation. Do not exceed 500 ng of total DNA per one sample lane or 500 ng DNA per one band. Do not exceed 1 μg for sheared DNA.
  • Page 44 Appendix A Troubleshooting Maintenance Observation Possible cause Recommended action Low yield DNA band passed the recovery Carefully observe the band migration into (continued) gel. the recovery well. Minimize ambient light or perform the workflow in dark room. DNA band amount is too high. Collect DNA from the well in two or more fractions.
  • Page 45: Appendix B   Recommended Instrument Settings

    Recommended instrument settings About Instrument Select Settings4About Instrument to find out more information about the instrument (e.g., firmware version and instrument statistics). • Select EULA to view the End User License Agreement, or download it to a USB drive. • Select Check updates to find out if updates are available for the instrument . Recommended instrument settings Select (Settings) and access the Settings screen to configure the instrument.
  • Page 46: Instrument Settings

    Appendix B Recommended instrument settings Recommended instrument settings Instrument settings Base module settings Select Instrument Settings to set the following instrument parameters. • Instrument name Select the Instrument name field to activate the text editor. Enter up to 25 alphanumeric characters to identify the instrument. Note: The instrument name cannot have spaces.
  • Page 47 Appendix B Recommended instrument settings Recommended instrument settings Camera module settings Select Instrument Settings to set the following instrument parameters. • Instrument name (Administrator profile only) Select the Instrument name field to activate the text editor. Enter up to 25 alphanumeric characters to identify the instrument. Note: The instrument name cannot have spaces.
  • Page 48 Appendix B Recommended instrument settings Recommended instrument settings • Sleep mode Use the Off and On toggle to disable or enable sleep mode in order for the instrument to conserve energy when not in use. In the 'On' mode, select the Edit Time field to activate the numeric editor and set the length of time that the instrument can remain idle before it goes to sleep mode.
  • Page 49 Appendix B Recommended instrument settings Recommended instrument settings Select the type of network connection that will be used to connect the instrument to the Internet. For details on using the Wireless and Ethernet options, see “Connect the instrument to the Internet” page 13. Wireless panel Wired panel •...
  • Page 50: Maintenance & Services

    Appendix B Recommended instrument settings Maintenance & services Maintenance & services Select Maintenance & Services to set the following instrument parameters. • (Administrator only) Select Software Update to update the System firmware. See “Upgrade the system firmware” on page 39 for instructions on updating the firmware. •...
  • Page 51: Appendix C   E-Gel ™ Agarose Gels

    E‑Gel agarose gels ™ E‑Gel agarose gels are precast bufferless gels with electrodes embedded in the agarose matrix. Each ™ gel contains an ion generating system, a pH balancing system, and DNA stain packaged inside a transparent plastic cassette. Each gel cassette contains two ion exchange matrices (IEMs) that are in contact with the gel and electrodes.
  • Page 52: Sybr ™ Gold Ii Gel Stain

    Appendix C E‑Gel agarose gels ™ Opening E‑Gel cassettes ™ SYBR gold II gel stain ™ SYBR Gold II gel stain has been specifically developed for E‑Gel EX, E‑Gel SizeSelect II and ™ ™ ™ ™ E‑Gel Go! agarose gels. This gel stain has high sensitivity, with detection down to 0.5 ng/band of DNA. ™...
  • Page 53: Open E-Gel ™ Ex And Ngs Cassettes With A Gel Knife

    Appendix C E‑Gel agarose gels ™ Opening E‑Gel cassettes ™ Open E‑Gel EX and NGS cassettes with a gel knife ™ 1. Place the cassette on a flat surface, with the wells facing upward. 2. Insert the sharp edge of the gel knife into the groove around the edge of the cassette edge, then lever the knife up and down to crack the seal.
  • Page 54: Cleaning And Storage

    Appendix C E‑Gel agarose gels ™ E‑Gel agarose gel disposal guidelines ™ 4. Remove the top of the gel cassette after all four sides of the cassette are unsealed. 5. Proceed to downstream application. If you plan to transfer DNA from the gel by blotting, only the main running gel is required.
  • Page 55: Appendix D   E-Gel ™ Clonewell ™ Ii Agarose Gels

    E‑Gel CloneWell II Agarose Gels ™ ™ E‑Gel CloneWell II pre-cast agarose gels can be used with the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus ™ ™ ™ Electrophoresis Device to provide a fast, safe, and effective DNA fragment isolation method for DNA cloning workflows.
  • Page 56: Prepare The Gel

    Appendix D E‑Gel CloneWell II Agarose Gels ™ ™ Prepare the gel Prepare the gel 1. Remove the gel from the package. 2. Gently remove the combs. Do not allow the combs to bend or create suction in the wells during removal. 3.
  • Page 57: Run The Gel

    Appendix D E‑Gel CloneWell II Agarose Gels ™ ™ Run the gel Run the gel 1. Press Set up run, then select the CloneWell 0.8% protocol on E‑Gel Power Snap ™ ™ Electrophoresis Device. 2. Determine the estimated run time. See the E‑Gel 1 Kb PLUS Express DNA Ladder migration ™...
  • Page 58: Prepare Wells

    Appendix D E‑Gel CloneWell II Agarose Gels ™ ™ Prepare wells Prepare wells 1. Open the filter lid of the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Electrophoresis Device and activate the Back ™ light. The transilluminator turns off automatically when the filter lid is opened. Press Back light to re-activate the blue light transilluminator.
  • Page 59: Guidelines For Estimating Run Time

    Appendix D E‑Gel CloneWell II Agarose Gels ™ ™ Guidelines for estimating run time Guidelines for estimating run time • Refer to the E‑Gel 1 Kb PLUS Express DNA Ladder migration pattern table to estimate target ™ ™ DNA run time to the reference line. •...
  • Page 60: Appendix E   E-Gel ™ Sizeselect ™ Ii Agarose Gels

    E‑Gel SizeSelect II Agarose Gels ™ ™ E‑Gel SizeSelect II 2% Agarose Gels can be used with the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Electrophoresis ™ ™ ™ Device to provide a fast and convenient method for DNA fragment library size selection as part of NGS library preparation workflows.
  • Page 61: Prepare The Gel

    Appendix E E‑Gel SizeSelect II Agarose Gels ™ ™ Prepare the gel Prepare the gel 1. Remove the gel from the package. 2. Gently remove the combs. Do not allow the combs to bend or create suction in the wells during removal. 3.
  • Page 62: Run The Gel

    Appendix E E‑Gel SizeSelect II Agarose Gels ™ ™ Run the gel Run the gel 1. Press Set up run, then select the SizeSelect 2% protocol on E‑Gel Power Snap Plus ™ ™ Electrophoresis Device. 2. Determine the estimated run time. See the E‑Gel Sizing DNA Ladder migration pattern for ™...
  • Page 63: Prepare Wells

    Appendix E E‑Gel SizeSelect II Agarose Gels ™ ™ Prepare wells Prepare wells 1. Open the filter lid of the E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Electrophoresis Device and activate the Back ™ light. The transilluminator turns off automatically when the filter lid is opened. Press Back light to re-activate the blue light transilluminator.
  • Page 64 Appendix E E‑Gel SizeSelect II Agarose Gels ™ ™ Collect DNA fragment 4. (Optional) Use the Reverse E‑Gel protocol if the band ™ of interest passes the recovery well (see “Change to another protocol” page 30). E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Electrophoresis System User Guide ™...
  • Page 65: Guidelines For Estimating Run Time

    Appendix E E‑Gel SizeSelect II Agarose Gels ™ ™ Guidelines for estimating run time Guidelines for estimating run time • Refer to the E‑Gel Sizing DNA Ladder migration pattern table to estimate target DNA run time to ™ the reference line. • The E‑Gel DNA Sizing Ladder is also used as a size reference marker.
  • Page 66 Appendix E E‑Gel SizeSelect II Agarose Gels ™ ™ Guidelines for estimating run time Table 5   NGS library size selection reference Stop the run Target library Run time to Input sample Library Size and collect your Schematic view peak reference line amount sample when… Ion PGM System ™...
  • Page 67: Quantitation Of Isolated Dna

    Appendix E E‑Gel SizeSelect II Agarose Gels ™ ™ Quantitation of isolated DNA Table 5 NGS library size selection reference  (continued) Stop the run Target library Run time to Input sample Library Size and collect your Schematic view peak reference line amount sample when… 100-base-read 200 bp 11–12.5 min...
  • Page 68: Appendix F   Specifications

    Specifications System specifications Specification E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Electrophoresis Device ™ Dimensions 242 mm × 130 mm × 70 mm Weight 1 kg Rated Voltage (Input) 48 VDC Rated Power (Input) 90 W Rated Voltage (Output) Maximum 380 VDC (output between electrodes) Touchscreen LCD display 77.4 mm × 43.86 mm Viewing surface dimensions 90 mm ×...
  • Page 69 Appendix F Specifications System specifications (continued) Specification E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Camera ™ Internal memory 32 GB Touchscreen LCD display 115.2 mm × 86.4 mm Camera type color CMOS Gel image resolution 1600 × 1944 (3MP), 8 bits Dynamic range 68dB Image output .tif (Grayscale) and .jpg (Color) Lens f/number E‑Gel Power Snap Plus Electrophoresis System User Guide...
  • Page 70: Appendix G   Related Products

    Related products Accessory products Choosing the right gel To obtain the best results for your application, it is important to choose the correct agarose percentage and well format. Go to thermofisher.com/Egel-ladderselectiontool for additional information, or use the specifications of various single-use only gels in the followng tables to determine the optimal gel type for your purpose.
  • Page 71 Appendix G Related products Accessory products Analytical gels E‑Gel ™ E‑Gel E‑Gel E‑Gel ™ ™ ™ E‑Gel Double ™ E‑Gel Double Agarose Gels Agarose Gels ™   SYBR Safe Comb ™ Agarose Gels Comb with SYBR with SYBR ™ ™ Agarose Gels SYBR Safe ™...
  • Page 72: E-Gel ™ Agarose Gels

    Appendix G Related products Accessory products E‑Gel Agarose Gels ™ See “Choosing the right gel” on page 70 to select the most suitable gel for your application. Products % Agarose Quantity Catalog No. E‑Gel EX Agarose Gels 10 gels G401001 ™ 20 gels G402021 10 gels G401002...
  • Page 73 Appendix G Related products Accessory products (continued) Products % Agarose Quantity Catalog No. E‑Gel 48 Agarose Gels 8 gels G820802 ™ with SYBR Safe ™ 32 gels G820842 8 gels G820804 32 gels G820844 E‑Gel 96 Agarose Gels 8 gels G720801 ™ with SYBR Safe ™...
  • Page 74: Choosing The Right Dna Ladder

    Appendix G Related products Accessory products Choosing the right DNA ladder Go to thermofisher.com/Egel-ladderselectiontool for additional information, or use the following table to select the E‑Gel DNA ladder that yields the best resolution for your E‑Gel agarose gel. ™ ™ E‑Gel ™ E‑Gel E‑Gel E‑Gel...
  • Page 75: Ladders And Buffers

    Appendix G Related products Accessory products Ladders and buffers E‑Gel DNA Ladders Quantity Applications Catalog No. ™ E‑Gel 1 Kb PLUS 2 × 1 mL 100 apps 10488090 ™ ™ Ladder (25 ng/µL) E‑Gel 1 Kb 2 × 1.25 mL 100 apps 10488091 ™ PLUS Express Ladder ™...
  • Page 76: Appendix H   Safety

    Safety Before starting Before you begin using this product, or any installation or service operation, please read the following safety information. Attention to these warnings will help prevent personal injuries and damage to the products. It is your responsibility to use the product in an appropriate manner. This product is designed for use solely in laboratory environments, and must not be used in any way that may cause personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 77: Installing The Instrument

    Appendix H Safety Installing the instrument • The device must be connected to a mains socket outlet with protective earthing connections. • Ventilation requirements: room ventilation. Installing the instrument The product may be installed only under the conditions and in the positions specified by Thermo Fisher Scientific.
  • Page 78: Symboles D'information

    Appendix H Safety Symboles d’information (continued) Symbol and description WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of in unsorted municipal waste. Follow local municipal waste ordinances for proper disposal provisions to reduce the environmental impact of WEEE. This instrument meets European requirement WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU.
  • Page 79 être mis au rebut avec des déchets ménagers non triés. Suivez la réglementation locale relative à l’élimination des déchets usuels pour réduire l’impact environnemental des DEEE. Rendez-vous sur www.invitrogen.com/weee pour prendre connaissance des options de collecte et de recyclage..
  • Page 80: Environmental Requirements

    Appendix H Safety Environmental requirements Environmental requirements Condition Acceptable Range Installation site Indoor use only Electromagnetic interference Do not use this device in close proximity to sources of strong electromagnetic radiation (for example, unshielded intentional RF sources). Strong electromagnetic radiation may interfere with the proper operation of the device.
  • Page 81: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc) Standards

    Appendix H Safety Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards Class A notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 82: Led (Light-Emitting Diode)

    Appendix H Safety LED (Light-Emitting diode) • Unless expressly permitted, never remove the cover or any part of the housing while the product is in operation. Doing so will expose circuits and components and can lead to injuries, fire or damage to the product. •...
  • Page 83: Chemical Safety

    Appendix H Safety Chemical safety Chemical safety WARNING! GENERAL CHEMICAL HANDLING. To minimize hazards, ensure laboratory personnel read and practice the general safety guidelines for chemical usage, storage, and waste provided below. Consult the relevant SDS for specific precautions and instructions: · Read and understand the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) provided by the chemical manufacturer before you store, handle, or work with any chemicals or hazardous materials.
  • Page 84: Biological Hazard Safety

    Appendix H Safety Biological hazard safety Biological hazard safety WARNING! Potential Biohazard. Depending on the samples used on this instrument, the surface may be considered a biohazard. Use appropriate decontamination methods when working with biohazards. WARNING! BIOHAZARD. Biological samples such as tissues, body fluids, infectious agents, and blood of humans and other animals have the potential to transmit infectious diseases.
  • Page 85 Documentation and support Customer and technical support Visit thermofisher.com/support for the latest service and support information. • Worldwide contact telephone numbers • Product support information – Product FAQs – Software, patches, and updates – Training for many applications and instruments •...
  • Page 86 E-Gel Power Snap Plus Electrophoresis System UG-v1-GUID-B3EEBB8A- E81D-45C4-8442-4EAB97C0873E-2021/10/21 18:35:43 en 22:16:57.068+01:00 thermofisher.com/support | thermofisher.com/askaquestion thermofisher.com 5 April 2022...

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