Bio-Rad Gel Doc™ XR+ System - Manual (Page 12)

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Section 4 Getting Started
4.1 Selecting a Location
The Gel Doc  XR and ChemiDoc XRS systems can be placed on any bench top. The best
position is near the computer where Quantity One  will be operating. Remember to leave
space to easily access the power switch on the Universal Hood II, which is located at the rear
bottom left side of the enclosure
4.2 Assembling the System
4.2.1 Assembling the Universal Hood II
Important: It is recommended that the Universal Hood II be carried by at
least two people holding the instrument from the bottom side.
Be sure that the door and the drawer are completely closed.
Wichtig: Es wird empfohlen , dass mindestens zwei Personen den
Hood transportieren und dabei das Geraet am
Geraeteboden halten.
a) Open the box and review the unpacking instructions.
b) Carefully remove all of the components of your system.
c) Remove the top foam and the plastic wrapping from the Universal Hood II.
d) Carefully pull the enclosure out of the bottom foam and place it in a suitable location.
Note: Please do not connect the power cable to a power source until all connections are
made. The power source has to be grounded and protected by a circuit breaker.
e) Locate the Amber Filter in the Accessory Kit and thread it onto one of the two 62 mm
rings of the Filter Slider (inside of the hood). The Filter Slider facilitates the selection
between two filters and an open position for chemiluminescence.
f) The three selectable positions are indicated by three symbols O (no filter), I (filter 1) or
II (filter 2) on the right side of the Camera support. Note the position of the Amber
Filter for future use. See pictures below.
Three positions sliding filter