Bio-Rad Sub-Cell® Model 192 Cell - Manual (Page 20)

Do not use abrasive or highly alkaline cleaners on Sub-Cell parts. Do not expose Sub-Cell
parts to temperatures >60 °C. Do not sterilize Sub-Cell 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
grease, and dirt described in 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 Cassette
Replacement)
Cable Connections Looseness Weekly Replace Banana Jacks
(Banana Jacks or Banana Plug Holders
and Plugs)
Base Crazing, cracks, Monthly Replace Base
or leaks
Recirculation Looseness or cracks Each Use Tighten or Replace
Tubing
4.4 Electrode Replacement
The Sub-Cell systems allow easy, hassle-free replacement of broken electrode wires by simply
removing the banana plug/electrode wire assembly and ordering a new assembly from Bio-Rad
(Figure 4.1). See Ordering Information (Section 6.2) for catalog numbers and part descriptions.
Instructions
1. Remove the thumb screw from the side wall of the base to release the banana plug/electrode
wire assembly. Do not discard this thumb screw (keep this screw with the base).
2. Remove the broken wire assembly from the base and discard the broken assembly.
3. Insert the new electrode assembly ensuring the electrode wire guard is properly seated into
the electrode wire guard slot in the bottom of the base.
4. Replace and tighten the thumb screw to secure the assembly in the base.
Figure 4.1 Replacement of banana plug/electrode wire assembly.
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