Environmental Conditions For Use; Safety Precautions; Introduction - StarLab StarPhoresis N2510-1010 Manuel D'utilisation

I. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FOR USE
• This unit is intended for indoor use only.
• This unit can be operated safely at an altitude of 2,000m.
• The normal operating temperature range is between 4ºC and 65ºC.
• Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31ºC, decreasing linearly to
50%, relative humidity at 40ºC.
II. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read the User Manual carefully before using the STARLAB Vertical Electrophoresis Unit. This
manual contains important operating and safety information. STARLAB's electrophoresis units are designed
to perform flawlessly for years in the most demanding laboratories. Please take the time to read this
manual so you understand the safety and operating instructions to ensure the successful use of the unit.
Alterations could cause serious injury to the user or the system.
Power to the unit is supplied by an external power supply. The power supply must meet safety standards
for IEC 1010-1 regulations and must be ground isolated and incorporate a no-load detecting circuit.
Power is supplied to the gel through the cover of the system providing a safety interlock to the user.
Users should not attempt to operate this unit without the safety inter-locked cover in place.
• To avoid the risk of personal shock always disconnect the unit from the power supply before:
a) removing cover , b) moving the unit or, c) adding running buffer.
• Running conditions should not exceed the maximum operating voltage or current.
• DO NOT fill the buffer chamber with running buffer above the maximum fill line.
• Use this apparatus only for its intended purpose and as described in this manual.
• Do not use the product if the power cords are damaged or if its surfaces are cracked.
• Do not operate electrophoresis units in metal trays.
CAUTION: During electrophoresis very low quantities of various gases are produced at the electrodes.
The type of gas produced depends on the composition of the buffer employed. To disperse these gases
make sure that the unit is run in a well-ventilated area.
III. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a StarPhoresis 2-Gel Mini or Wide Mini Vertical Electrophoresis System. Our
vertical systems allow for fine resolution of protein or nucleic acid fragments on one or two acrylamide
gels (PAGE). PAGE separation offers the superior resolution necessary to separate native or denatured
proteins and nucleic acids in applications such as Single-Stranded-Confirmation-Polymorphism (SSCP) or
dinucleotide repeat analysis using western blotting, and also for automated protein sequencing analysis.
For individual sample volumes we offer a broad range of different combs with thicknesses of 0.8mm and
1.5mm.
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StarPhoresis 2-Gel Mini and Wide Mini Vertical Electrophoresis Systems