Hoefer GD2000 Manuel d'utilisateur

user manualum    GD2000-IM/Rev.B0/07-12GD2000 Slab Gel DryerVacuum Gel Dryer System

Design FeaturesDrying  surfaceThe PTFE coated, cast aluminum platen is resis-tant to acidic fumes that may be released while drying certain types of g

• p32. Unpacking the GD2000Carefully unwrap all packages and compare the items received with the packing list, making sure all items arrived. If any p

Setting Up  the Vacuum SystemThe vacuum system must include a vacuum pump capable of moving an air volume of at least 1.5 m3/h, but not more than 6 m3

Gel dryer  controlsThe GD2000 control panel is located on the top of the gel dryer. (See Fig 1). A detailed view of the features of the control panel

• p6number  control feature  function 1 LED display Shows Set Temperature, Set Time or Elapsed Time. On the left of the LED display, a light indi

3. Spécifications Maximum Operating RatingsWattage Heater: 800 W, thermostatically controlled Pump Outlet 575 WPower requirements Model: 80-642

4. Operating instructionsAfter you have attached the vacuum pump to the GD2000, follow these instructions to prepare the dryer and gel drying stack. O

Step 2:  Prepare the gel drying stackThe slab dryer accommodates both agarose and polyacrylamide gels. The configuration of the gel stack layers depend

Drying  thin or low-concentration polyacrylamide gels  (≤ 1.5 mm) and  agarose gels on paper1Lay a sheet of filter paper on top of the filter paper line

Drying  thick gels (> 1.5 mm), high concentration gels,  gradient gels on paper1Lay a sheet of filter paper on top of the filter paper liner and then

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• p12Step 3:  Set the temperatureThe highest setting, 80 °C, can be used for many types of gels for reliable, rapid drying. Use a temperature of 50 °C

• p13Step 4:  Set the timerThe amount of time required for a gel to dry depends on such factors as gel thickness, gel concentration, drying temperatur

• p14To start the heater and the vacuum pump• You can press the Time/Temp key to immedi-ately start the heater and vacuum pump.• If you don’t press

• p15Step 5:  Create a vacuum sealTen seconds after you set the timer, the vacuum starts automatically if it is connected through the vacuum receptacl

• p16Options for  manual operationsTo apply a vacuum without heat. Set the Temperature to 0:FF, then set the timer. Ten seconds after you set the time

• p175. Care and maintenanceCleaning1Turn mains power switch off and unplug the power cord.2Remove the stainless steel screen and cover sheets and wa

• p18Replacing fuses115 V~ Model. The fuse drawer holds one F 12A 250V 3AG fuse and one shorting coil.230 V~ Model. The fuse drawer holds two F 6.3A 2

• p19Replacing the  rubber sealing sheetOccasionally, a tear or nick in the rubber sealing sheet (SE1143) may inhibit the formation of the vacuum seal

• p206. Troubleshootingproblem  solutionNo power or LED Display Check that the power switch is turned on. Check that the dryer is plugged into a wor

• p217. Ordering information product  quantity  code numberGD2000 Vacuum Gel Dryer System Includes: stainless steel screen, VP200 Vacuum pump, Vacu

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1. Gel Dryer function and descriptionThe Hoefer® GD2000 Slab Gel dryer rapidly dries acrylamide and agarose gels and perma-nently bonds them to filter