Hoefer HE99X - Manual (Page 12)

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p4
Prepare the casting tray and pour the gel
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Install a foam pad at each end of the casting tray.
Use a comb as a placement guide so that the pad
adheres ~
~1 mm from the bottom of the tray: Lay
the comb into the bottom of the tray, oriented so
that it fits completely across the tray along the side
that is 16 cm wide. Peel off the adhesive backing on
the foam pad, align the pad on the comb, adhesive
side toward the inside wall of the tray, and slide the
comb against the wall. Press the foam pad in place
and repeat with second pad on the wall opposite the
first pad.
foam
pads (2)
Color-coded dots (2)
on handles orient the
running tray on the
running platform.
The comb back
fits into any set
of slots. the comb
back assembly
shown in Fig 3 is
oriented to fit into
this slot.
gel casting tray
(15 × 20 cm)
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UVT gel running
tray (15 × 20 cm)
B
A
Fig 2. Gel casting kit.
Running tray installation: Approach
the foam pad with one end of the
running tray (Arrow A) and then
gently press the tray edge against
the pad, compressing it enough
to allow the opposite end of the
running tray to drop fully into
the casting tray (Arrow B) before
sealing against the foam pad.
Note: Grooves in the running tray
create ridges at both ends of the
gel to prevent it from slipping
or floating. If these ridges are
not desired, either tape over the
grooves before casting, or trim off
ridges with a spatula after the run.