Bio-Rad PROTEAN® i12™ IEF System - Manual (Page 43)

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Cleaning and
Maintenance
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PROTEAN ® i12 ™ IEF Cell
The external case is composed of cycoloy (PC/ABS). Keep it clean with
occasional dusting or wiping down with a wet paper towel.
Electrode Assemblies
The electrode assembly holder is made of polycarbonate, and the electrodes
are platinum-plated titanium. To clean the assemblies, remove them from the
focusing tray and rinse with water. Dry them thoroughly before reusing.
i12 ™ Focusing Trays
To clean the polycarbonate i12 focusing trays, remove the excess mineral oil and
clean with a nonabrasive detergent (for example, Bio-Rad cleaning concentrate)
using the cleaning brushes provided. Rinse the trays thoroughly with deionized
water to remove all detergents. Dry them thoroughly before reusing.
i12 Rehydration/Equilibration Trays
These polystyrene trays are disposable.
Sample Cup Holder and Sample Cups
The sample cup holder and sample cups are made of polycarbonate. The
sample cups are disposable to prevent cross-contamination, but the sample
cup holder can be cleaned and reused. Soak the sample cup holder in Bio-Rad
cleaning concentrate or other mild detergent, rinse it with deionized water, and
dry it thoroughly before reusing.
IPG Strip Retainers
Clean the polycarbonate IPG strip retainers by soaking them in Bio-Rad cleaning
concentrate or other mild detergent. Rinse them with deionized water and dry
them thoroughly before reusing.