Bio-Rad GelAir Drying System - Manual (Page 5)

Section 1
Introduction
1.1 Overview
Fig. 1. GelAir Drying System.
The GelAir Drying System can be used for drying practically any type of polyacrylamide
(SDS-PAGE, native, IEF, 2-D) or agarose gel. The GelAir Drying System produces dried
gels in a format that is ideal for densitometry, autoradiography, or permanent storage. The
GelAir system requires no vacuum pump or vapor trap, is practically maintenance free, and
will dry up to 16 Mini-PROTEAN
® II gels simultaneously and as quickly as a standard vac-
uum dryer.
1.2 Unpacking
Upon receipt of your GelAir Drying System, carefully inspect the box for any damage
which may have occurred in shipping. Severe damage to the container may indicate damage
to the system components. If any parts are missing or damaged, immediately file a claim with
the carrier in accordance with their instructions and contact Bio-Rad Laboratories.
Unpack your Gel Drying System
The complete GelAir Drying System is shipped with the following:
GelAir Dryer with power cord
Two Complete Drying Frames (molded bottom frame, stainless steel top frame and
clamps)
Assembly Table
Cellophane Support (50 pre-cut sheets)
Instruction Manual
diagram 1
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Dryer
Assembly
Table
Clamps
Stainless Steel Top Frame
Molded Bottom Frame