Thermo Scientific A2-OK Operating instructions

Horizontal System

Model A2-OK

Operating and Maintenance Manual 7219011 Rev. 0

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Important Read this instruction manual. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual

may result in damage to the unit, injury to operating personnel, and poor equipment performance. s

Caution All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel. s

Warning To avoid the risk of personal shock, always disconnect the gel box from the power supply. Further, the

power supply must be equipped with a shut-down-on-disconnect circuit. Do not move the unit unless the power

source to the unit has been disconnected. s

Statement of Proper Use: Use this product only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Do not use

this product if the power leads are damaged or if any of its surfaces are cracked.

Warning Running conditions for this unit should not exceed the name plate readings found on the lower buffer

chamber. s

This Owl System is designed to meet IEC 1010-1 safety standards (IEC 1010-1 is an internationally accepted

electrical safety standard for laboratory instruments).

Material in this manual is for information purposes only. The contents and the product it describes are subject to

change without notice. Thermo Fisher Scientific makes no representations or warranties with respect to this

manual. In no event shall Thermo be held liable for any damages, direct or incidental, arising out of or related to

the use of this manual.

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after 13 August 2005.

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4Always dissipate extreme cold or heat and wear protective clothing.

4Always follow good hygiene practices.

4Each individual is responsible for his or her own safety.

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Table of Contents

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Preparing the Gel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Finishing Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Specifications and Recommended Running Conditions . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Technical Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

Combs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

Reagent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Section 5

Section 6

Section 8

Section 7

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Section 1 General Information

The Opossum Multiple Gel system is ideal for teaching labs or labs that

need to run multiple gels simultaneously. Up to six minigels (7cmW x

8cmL) can be run on this versatile system. Along with optional combs the

Opossum can screen up to 144 samples at once (120 with supplied

combs). EasyCast casting design allows the casting of gels without tape or

plugs. UV transmissible gel trays may be placed directly on the

transilluminator for photodocumentation.

Before starting, unpack the unit and inventory your order. If any parts are

missing, contact Technical Services immediately.

Reference the order or catalog number on your invoice and check the

corresponding parts list.

Table 1-1. Parts List

Buffer Chamber

Combs 10 well comb, Double Sided, 1.0/1.5mm Thick (12)

Super Safe Lid with attached power supply leads

Multiple Gel Caster (2)

Gel Tray Holder

UV Transmissible gel trays (6)

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Figure 1-1. Exploded Parts Diagram

Table 1-1. Specifications

Gel size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7cmW x 8cmL

Running Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Volume 2.3L

Footprint . . . . . . . . .28cm W x 37.5cm L x 10cm H

Power Supply

Leads Super Safe Lid

UVT Gel

Tray (6)

Gel Tray

Holder

Buffer

Chamber

Bubble Level

Double Sided

Comb (12)

Multiple Gel

Caster (2)

Gasket (12)

1.5 Thick

1.0 Thick

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Section 2 Setting Up

1. For shipping and convenient storage, the gel tray is packaged inside the

unit with the gasketed end gates in

position upon arrival. Lift the casting

tray out of the buffer chamber.

2. To cast gels, place the gel tray(s) into

the external multiple gel caster. The

gasketed sides of the UVT gel tray

form a leak proof seal along the side

of the gel caster.

3. Prepare and pour warm (>60) agarose solution onto UVT gel tray.

Place comb(s) into slots provided on walls of UVT gel tray.

4. One the gel has solidified, place the UVT gel tray (s) into the gel tray

holder.

5. Level the casting chamber using the thumbscrews on each side of the

unit by slowly turning one thumbscrew at a time and lining up the

bubble in the level with the center circle. Place the gel tray holder in

the buffer chamber, add buffer, remove combs, load samples and run

the gel.

Figure 2-1. Casting Tray

Figure 2-2. Pour Agarose Figure 2-3. Place Combs

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