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bluegel
TM
user’s guide
TROUBLESHOOTING
AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOO
TING AND MAINTENANCE
Can’t find combs: combs are stored in the back of the casting platform.
Gel tray won’t fit inside the buffer chamber: ensure guides at the sides of the gel tray
and casting platform are aligned.
Buffer chamber won’t fit inside the base: ensure the chamber is being inserted in the
correct orientation, with the tab towards the back of the unit.
Orange cover won’t fit: ensure proper orientation.
Run won’t start (LED indicator not on): check electrode contact and alignment between
cover and base. Check that the running buffer is making contact with the electrodes.
Confirm that you are using the correct running buffer.
Condensation on cover: apply ClearView
TM
before use or use lens cleaning cloth to
gently wipe off.
Gel edges shrinking after prolonged runs: ensure you are using 0.5X or 1X TBE buffer.
If you need to contact miniPCR bio:
Phone: 781-990-8PCR
Email: [email protected]
Mail: 1770 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 167
Cambridge, MA 02140