Bio-Rad High-Throughput Dodeca™ Gel Stainers - Manual (Page 10)

Solution Tank
The solution tank is available in
two sizes, large and small. Each
holds a dedicated shaking rack
and staining trays. The tank has
two built-in drain ports for rapid
reagent removal.
Note: It is recommended to
position the drain ports towards a
convenient receptacle to facilitate
solution drainage.
Lid
The lid contains the shaker motor,
shaker control unit, and the
reagent access door. The reagent
access door is used to easily pour
staining solutions into the solution
tank.
2.3.2 Electrical Components
Caution: Make sure the electrical components remain dry during reagent
exchange, operation, and cleaning to prevent any damage to the components and
potential danger to the user.
Shaker Motor
The shaker motor, attached to the
lid, interlocks with the suspended
shaking rack and works to oscillate
the shaking rack. The patent-
pending shaking motion is gentle
to protect gels from breaking.
Shaker Control Unit
The shaker control unit, positioned
in a recessed area in the lid,
contains the power switch and
controls the oscillating speed of
the shaking rack (via a control
knob). An external transformer
supplies power to the system.
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Fig. 2.3.1 D. Solution tank.
Fig. 2.3.1 E. Lid with the shaker motor installed
and the shaker control unit seated in the
recessed area.
Fig. 2.3.2 A. Shaker motor.
Fig. 2.3.2 B. Shaker control unit.
Track
Drain ports
Shaker Motor
Shaker
Control Unit
Reagent
Access Door
Shaker Motor
Power Switch
Control Knob