Consort E3100, Manual

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Fitting electrode cables Fitting electrode cables
1
. Note the position of the lid on the unit. This shows the cor-
rect polarity and the correct orientation of the cables, black
is negative and red positive.
2 . Remove the lid from the unit. Note if the lid is not removed,
fitting the cables may result in un-tightening of the gold plug
and damage to the electrode.
3 . Screw the cables into the tapped holes as fully as possible so
that there is no gap between the lid and the leading edge of no gap between the lid and the leading edge of
the cable fitting.
4 . Refit the lid.
Fitting loading guides Fitting loading guides
These can be fitted to enhance visibility of the wells if desired.
They can be fitted to the white vinyl platform sheet or to the
unit itself.
1 . Seat the tray in the unit and note the position of the comb
grooves. The samples run black to red but the trays can be
used frontward or backwards so ensure that the comb grooves
closest to the black electrode are marked.
2
. Remove the tray.
3
. Peel the back off of the loading guide and carefully apply the
loading guide directly to the gel platform.