- 1x Instruction Manual Signed by: Date: Major Science is liable for all missing or damaged parts / accessories within 7 days after customer receives this instrument package. Please contact Major Science immediately regarding this issue. If no response is received within such a time period from consignee party, it will be the consignee party’s whole responsibility.
Warning Major Science Mini Horizontal Gel Electrophoresis System series has been tested and found to comply with the limits for the CE regulation. Also, Mini Horizontal Gel Electrophoresis System series is RoHS compliant to deliver confident product which meets the environmental directive. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the instrument series is operated in a commercial environment.
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of explosion, implosion or release of toxic or flammable gases arising from overheated materials. 11. The unit shall be operated only by qualified personnel. Safety Information Use high level of precaution against any electrical device. Before connecting the electrical supply, check to see if the supply voltage is within the range stated at the rating label, and see to it that the device be seated firmly.
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Avoiding Damage to the Instrument 1. Do not attempt to operate the device if damage is suspected. 2. Protect this unit from physical damage, corrosive agents and extreme temperatures (direct sunlight, etc.). 3. For proper ventilation and safety concerns, keep at least 10 cm of space behind the instrument, and at least 5 cm of space on each side.
Its excellent and consistent performance delivers accurate and reliable experimental results. Furthermore, this series is also offered with the Major Science Minis Power Supply series as packages with competitive pricing offerings and great value as well as convenience to the user.
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Real time observation with Bluview Transilluminator—MBE-300 Contain 2 sets of gel maker stand Cast 6 pcs of agarose gel in one time MT-108 additional features: Longer tray allows running of bigger fragments to attain higher resolution. ...
Section 2 Technical Specifications Catalog No. MJ-105A MT-108 Transparent tank & Appearance Snow tank & transparent lid transparent lid Material (Tank, Gel Maker PC (Polycarbonate) Stand, Comb and Tray) Material AS (Acrylonitrile-Styrene PC (Polycarbonate) Copolymer) (Lid) 130°C Temperature Capacity 52 x 60 mm...
Note the position of the cover on the unit. This indicates the correct polarity and the correct orientation of the power codes: black is negative and red is positive. For MJ-105A: Screw black and red cable onto the cover first. Then put it onto the tank.
Section 4 Operation Instructions 4.1 Controls and Features 107 x 60 mm Tray MJ-105A 52 x 60 mm Tray Gel Maker Stand Tank Analytical comb Black & Red Power Cord MT -108 Black & Red Power Cord Tank 50 x 83 mm Tray...
4.2 Start the operation Gel Preparation Add the appropriate amount of agarose powder and 1x TAE or 1x TBE solution into a glass flask or beaker based on desired ratio. Dissolve the agarose powder by heating the agarose either on a magnetic hot plate with a stirring bar or in a microwave oven.
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Gel Running Carefully remove the comb and transfer the gel, including the tray, to the electrophoresis tank. Refer to the molecular biology protocols for sample preparation. Fill the electrophoresis tank with buffer until the gel is just filled to the top. This will give the fastest resolution times.
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Otherwise the fan may malfunction. Switch MBE-300 on whenever users would like to observe the gel. For capturing images, it is recommended to remove the cover of MJ-105A and place amber filter lid onto the electrophoresis tank.
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Gel Image Capture (with MBE-300 and MBE-HOOD) After running gel electrophoresis, place the DNA gel onto the center of MBE-300 to capture clearer images. Switch MBE-300 on and place MBE-HOOD to cover MBE-300 and a DNA gel. Observe and capture images of a DNA gel through the amber filter on the top of MBE-HOOD.
Section 5 Maintenance The Major Science Horizontal Electrophoresis System series can be cleaned with warm water (below 40°C) with a mild detergent no more than 20 minutes. After that, rinse with distilled water. Air-dry before use. Some cleaning agents are not supposed to come in contact with the electrophoresis systems, such as...
Package of MJ-105A and MP-100 MJA-Mini300 Package of MJ-105A and Mini-300 MJAE-100P Package of MJ-105A, MP-100, and MBE-300; amber filter lid with fan, synthetic paper hood are included MJAE-Mini300 Package of MJ-105A, MINI-300, and MBE-300; amber filter lid with fan, synthetic paper hood are included MJA-MBEP Package of MJ-105A and MBE-300;...
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ACCESSORIES Cat. No. Description MJ-B01-A Transparent tank and lid, without accessories MJ-LID-AM580 580nm amber filter lid with fan, suitable for MJ-105A MBE-LID-AM580 An inclined 580nm amber filter, suitable for MBE-200 and MBE-300 MBE-HOOD Synthetic paper hood MJ-G01 Gel Maker Stand...
This warranty excludes damages resulting from shipping, misuse, carelessness, or neglect. Consumable parts (platinum wire) are not covered by our warranty. Major Science’s liability under the warranty is limited to the receipt of reasonable proof by the customer that the defect is embraced within the terms of the warranty.