Bio-Rad GelAir Drying System - Manual (Page 9)

6. Once the top cellophane sheet is in place, make sure both sheets of cellophane overhang
all four sides of the plastic frame. Re-adjust them if necessary. Use your hand or one edge
of the stainless steel frame to smooth away any remaining bubbles. It is not necessary to
remove excess water.
Fig. 7. Drying frame assembly.
7. Place the top frame over the cellophane and center it over the bottom frame.
Fig. 8. Clamping the drying frame.
8. Clamp the top frame to the bottom frame using two clamps per side. Before positioning
a clamp, make sure the latch is up. Slide the clamp over the edge of the cellophane and
onto the bottom frame until it is seated over the top frame (Figure 8). Push the latch down
to lock it in place.
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Top Frame
Top Cellophane
Bottom Cellophane
Bottom Frame
Top Frame
Bottom Frame