cytiva EPS 301 User manual

Electrophoresis Power Supply
EPS 301
Operating Instructions
Original instructions
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 5
1.1 About this manual ......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Important user information ....................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Associated documentation ....................................................................................................................... 9
2 Safety instructions ............................................................................................. 10
2.1 Safety precautions ........................................................................................................................................ 11
2.2 Labels ................................................................................................................................................................. 17
2.3 Emergency procedures ............................................................................................................................... 18
3 System description ............................................................................................ 19
3.1 Materials ........................................................................................................................................................... 20
3.2 Front panel ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.3 Rear panel ......................................................................................................................................................... 23
4 Unpacking and installation ................................................................................ 24
5 Operation ............................................................................................................ 27
5.1 Connecting the electrophoresis unit(s) ................................................................................................ 29
5.2 Programming .................................................................................................................................................. 30
5.3 Running .............................................................................................................................................................. 31
5.4 Quick guide ....................................................................................................................................................... 33
6 Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 36
7 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 38
8 Reference information ....................................................................................... 39
8.1 Technical specification ................................................................................................................................ 40
8.2 Recycling information .................................................................................................................................. 42
8.3 Regulatory information ............................................................................................................................... 43
8.3.1 Contact information .................................................................................................................................... 44
8.3.2 European Union and European Economic Area .............................................................................. 45
8.3.3 Eurasian Economic Union
Евразийский экономический союз .................................................................................................. 46
8.3.4 Regulations for North America ............................................................................................................... 48
8.3.5 Regulatory statements .............................................................................................................................. 49
8.3.6 Declaration of Hazardous Substances (DoHS) ................................................................................ 50
8.3.7 Other regulations and standards .......................................................................................................... 52
8.4 Ordering information ................................................................................................................................... 53
8.5 Health and Safety Declaration Form ...................................................................................................... 54
Index ........................................................................................................................... 56
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1 Introduction
About this chapter
This chapter contains important user information, descriptions of safety notices, regu-
latory information, and intended use of Electrophoresis Power Supply EPS 301.
In this chapter
Section See page
1.1 About this manual 6
1.2 Important user information 7
1.3 Associated documentation 9
1 Introduction
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1.1 About this manual
Purpose of this manual
The Operating Instructions provide you with the information needed to install, operate
and maintain the product in a safe way.
Scope of this manual
The Operating Instructions cover the use of the Electrophoresis Power Supply EPS 301
instrument.
Typographical conventions
Software items are identified in the text by bold italic text.
Hardware items are identified in the text by bold text.
In electronic format, references in italics are clickable hyperlinks.
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1.2 Important user information
Read this before operating the
product
All users must read the entire Operating Instructions before installing, oper-
ating or maintaining the product.
Always keep the Operating Instructions at hand when operating the product.
Do not operate the product in any other way than described in the user documenta-
tion. If you do, you may be exposed to hazards that can lead to personal injury and you
may cause damage to the equipment.
Intended use of the product
The Electrophoresis Power Supply EPS 301 is a high quality, high precision power
supply for electrophoresis applications that require a maximum of 300 V, 400 mA and
80 W. EPS 301 is primarily designed for the following techniques:
1. Submarine DNA electrophoresis
2. Electroblotting
3. Immuno electrophoresis
4. Mini polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis
Electrophoresis separations can be controlled by voltage or current. The EPS 301 auto-
matically switches over the controlling parameter according to programmed limits
and conductivity variations in the system. Two electrophoresis units can be connected
to the EPS 301 and run with the same programmed method at one time.
The Electrophoresis Power Supply EPS 301 is intended for research use only, and shall
not be used in any clinical procedures, or for diagnostic purposes.
WARNING
Do not operate the product in any other way than described in the
user documentation.
Prerequisites
In order to operate EPS 301 safely and according to the intended purpose, the following
prerequisites must be fulfilled:
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•You must have read and understood the safety instructions in Chapter 2 Safety
instructions, on page 10 of these Operating Instructions.
•You should be acquainted with the use of general laboratory equipment and
handling of biological materials.
•You should understand the concepts of electrophoresis.
•The system should be installed according to the instructions in Chapter 4
Unpacking and installation, on page 24 of these Operating Instructions.
Safety notices
This user documentation contains safety notices (WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE)
concerning the safe use of the product. See definitions below.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury. It is important not to proceed
until all stated conditions are met and clearly understood.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury. It is important not to
proceed until all stated conditions are met and clearly understood.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates instructions that must be followed to avoid
damage to the product or other equipment.
Notes and tips
Note: A note is used to indicate information that is important for trouble-free and
optimal use of the product.
Tip: A tip contains useful information that can improve or optimize your proce-
dures.
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1.3 Associated documentation
System-specific documentation
In addition to the Operating Instructions manual, the documentation package supplied
with the product also includes product documentation binders containing detailed
specifications and traceability documents.
The most important documents in the document package with regard to technical
aspects of the product are:
Document Abbreviation Purpose/Contents
Bill of Material BOM Detailed specifications for process related
components.
Component documentation
Documentation for components produced both by Cytiva and by a third-party are, if
existent, also included in the product documentation.
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2 Safety instructions
In this chapter
Section See page
2.1 Safety precautions 11
2.2 Labels 17
2.3 Emergency procedures 18
About this chapter
This chapter describes safety precautions, labels and symbols that are attached to the
equipment. In addition, the chapter describes emergency and recovery procedures,
and provides recycling information.
Important
WARNING
Before installing, operating or maintaining the product, all
users must read and understand the entire contents of this
chapter to become aware of the hazards involved.
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