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3.2 Setting up the Horizontal Gel Tanks
Instructions for fitting Electrode Cables
1.
Note the position of the lid on the unit. This shows the correct 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 the cable fitting.
4.
Refit the lid.
Instructions for 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.
The unit is now ready to be used.
