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SECTION 6
Maintenance of Equipment
6.1
Care and Handling
The plastic components of the PAGEr
™
Minigel
Chamber are fabricated from polycarbonate. Electrodes
and connectors are made from pure platinum, stainless
steel, and nickel plated brass. As with any laboratory
instrument, adequate care ensures consistent and
reliable performance.
After each use, rinse all parts with de-ionized water.
Wipe dry with a soft cloth or paper towel, or allow to air
dry. Whenever necessary, all components may be
washed gently with water and a non-abrasive detergent,
and rinsed and dried as above.
Never
use abrasive
cleaners, glass cleaning sprays or scouring pads to
clean the components, as these will damage the unit and
components.
Additional precautions:
•
Do not autoclave or dry-heat sterilize the apparatus
or components.
•
Do not expose the apparatus or components to
phenol, acetone, benzene, halogenated
hydrocarbon solvents or undiluted alcohols.
•
Avoid prolonged exposure of the apparatus or
components to UV light.
•
Do NOT treat with diethylpyrocarbonate (DEPC)-
treated water for extended periods at 37ºC. A brief
rinse with DEPC-water is sufficient after a thorough
wash, followed by a quick rinse in 70% ethanol.
6.2
Maintenance
The following inspection and maintenance procedures
will help maintain the safety and reliable performance of
the PAGEr Minigel Chamber. Replacement parts can be
requested by calling 1-800-638-8174.
•
Banana plugs and power cords should be inspected
regularly. If the banana plugs become loose or do
not feel friction tight replace the plugs or power
cords.
•
Should power cord assemblies (connectors, wire or
shrouds) show any signs of wear or damage (e.g.
cracks, nicks, abrasions, or melted insulation),
replace them immediately.
•
The platinum wire is secured to the banana jack by
compression between a stainless washer and the
jack nut. The nut/washer interface should be tight
and free of corrosion.
Ordering Information
Cat No
Description
59905
PAGEr Minigel Chamber
59906
PAGEr™ Blot Module
59907
PAGEr Minigel Chamber and
Blot Module Kit
(Includes chamber, blotting cassette and
sponge pads)
50879 AccuGENE
®
10X Tris-Glycine Buffer 1L
50881
AccuGENE 10X Tris-Glycine Buffer 4L
50880
AccuGENE 10X Tris-Glycine SDS Buffer 1L
50882
AccuGENE 10X Tris-Glycine SDS Buffer 4L
For Research Use Only. Not for Use in Diagnostic
Procedures.
PAGEr and AccuGENE, are trademarks of Lonza Group or its
subsidiaries.
©
2007 Lonza Rockland, Inc.
All rights reserved.
