Bio-Rad ReadySub-Cell GT Cells - Manual (Page 16)

• Alcohols
Methanol
Ethanol
Isopropyl alcohol
Do not use abrasive or highly alkaline cleaners on Sub-Cell GT parts.
Do not expose Sub-Cell GT parts to temperatures >60°C. Do not sterilize Sub-Cell GT parts by autoclaving
or dry heat.
4.3 Maintenance Schedule
Item Look For Frequency Action
All parts Dried salts, agarose, Each use Clean parts as described in
grease, and dirt Section 4.1
Electrical cables Breaks or fraying Each use Replace cables
Trays Chips or cracks Each use Replace tray
Electrode wires Breaks Each use See Section 4.4 (Electrode
assembly replacement)
Cable connections Looseness Weekly Replace banana jacks or
(banana jacks and plugs) banana plug holders
GT base Crazing, cracks Monthly Replace GT base
4.4 Electrode Replacement
The Sub-Cell GT systems allow easy replacement of broken electrode wires by removing the banana plug/
electrode wire assembly and ordering a new electrode assembly from Bio-Rad (Figure 4.1). Order the new
assembly using the part description and catalog numbers listed in Section 6, Product Information.
1. Remove the broken wire assembly by placing one finger on the banana plug, and by pressing with
another finger the QuickSnap
™ feature on the outside of the upper part of the electrode wire assembly
and lifting upward. Discard the broken assembly.
2. Insert the new assembly into the electrode assembly chamber of the GT base. Make sure the tab of the
QuickSnap
™ is properly seated in the slot of the electrode assembly chamber.
Banana plug
Electrode wire
Fig. 4.1. Removal of banana plug/electrode wire assembly.
Banana plug/
Electrode wire
assembly
Electrode
assembly
chamber
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