Hoefer SE615 - Manual (Page 9)

Note: To make separation of
polymerized gel sandwiches
easier, place wax paper sheets
in the caster between each set
of glass sandwiches.
Note: When analyzing a large
number of gels, you may
find it useful to include gel
identification numbers into the
polymerized gel.
See the appendix on page 21
for directions on making gel
identification tags. Lightly wet
and place the tags in the lower
corner of the gel sandwich
during stack assembly.
Note: If you use polycarbonate
sheets instead of wax paper
between each sandwich, the
caster holds fewer sandwiches.
Building the stack
1
Place a polycarbonate sheet in the caster so that 1/3
of the sheet extends out of the top.
You can use this sheet as a lever when inserting filler
sheets after all sandwiches are in place. All remaining
components fit flush against the bottom and sides.
2
Place a sheet of wax paper on the polycarbonate
sheet. Build the first sandwich into the caster.
3
Place a sheet of wax paper on top of the sandwich
and build the next sandwich.
4
Repeat step 3, alternating wax paper and gel sand-
wiches. Over the final sandwich, lay a polycarbonate
sheet instead of wax paper so that the gel solution
level is visible through the faceplate.
5
Place the faceplate on the caster and make sure the
stack fits snugly, about 0.5 mm above the edge of the
caster. If necessary, adjust the number of extra poly-
carbonate sheets, acrylic spacer blocks, glass plates
and sandwiches to obtain a snug fit.
6
Make sure the spacers are straight and along the
edges of the glass plates. Use the Spacer Mate to
correct the alignment if necessary.
If necessary, take the faceplate off and make sure all
edges of the stack components are flush. Press on
those that are sticking out until all edges are flush
and replace the faceplate on the caster.
7
Secure the faceplate with the four spring clamps and
tighten the bottom thumb screws.
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