GE Easy Breeze SE1200 User manual

GE HEALTHCARE
80-6290-71 SE1200-IM/Rev C/8-98
SE 1200EasyBreeze™
Air Gel Drying System
User Manual

Hoefer®isaregisteredtrademarkand EasyBreeze™isatrademarkofGE Healthcare Bio-Sciences Inc.
All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations.

ImportantUser Information
Pleasereadthisentiremanual to fullyunderstand thesafe
and effectiveuseofthisproduct.
Theexclamation mark within anequilateral tri-
angle isintendedtoalertthe usertothe presence ofimportantoperatingand
maintenance instructionsin theliteratureaccompanyingtheinstrument.
Ifyou haveanycommentson thismanual, pleasesend them to usat:
GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences Inc.
MarketingDepartment
654 MinnesotaStreet
San Francisco, CA94107 USA
GE Healthcare reservestherightto makechangesin thespecificationswithout
priornotice.
Warrantyand Liability
GE Healthcare guaranteesthattheproductdelivered hasbeen thoroughly
tested to ensurethatitmeetsitspublished specifications. Thewarrantyincluded inthe
conditionsofdeliveryisvalidonlyiftheproducthasbeeninstalled andusedaccordingto
theinstructionssupplied byGE Healthcare.
GE Healthcare shall inno eventbeliableforincidental orconsequential
damages,includingwithoutlimitation, lostprofits, lossofincome, lossofbusiness oppor-
tunities, lossofuseand otherrelatedexposures, howevercaused,arisingfrom thefaulty
and incorrectuseoftheproduct.
Copyright©1998 GE Healthcare
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system or transmitted in any form by any means, without permission in written form
from the company.
English

Hoefer SE1200 Easy Breeze AirGelDryer
Renseignementsimportantsd’utilization
Pourunebonnecompréhension etuneutilisation en
sécurité maximale,il convientdelireentièrementce
manuel.
Dansladocumentation quiaccompagnel’instrumentunpoint
d’exclamation dansun triangleéquilatéral apourbutd’attirer
l’attentiondel’utilisateursurdesinstructionsimportantesdefonc-
tionnmentou demaintenance.
Tousvoscommentairessurcemanuel serontlesbienvenusetveuillez lesadresser
à: GE Healthcare.
MarketingDepartment
654 MinnesotaStreet
San Francisco, CA94107 USA
GE Healthcare seréserveledroitd’effectuerdesmodificationsdeces
spécificationssansaucunpréavis.
Garantieetresponsabilité
GE Healthcare garantitàl’utilisateurqueleproduitlivréasubi
avec succèstouslesessaisprévuspours’assurerqu’il estconforme aux spécifica-
tionsetnormesenvigueur. Lagarantieinclusedanslesconditionsdelivraison
n’estvalablequesi leproduitaétéinstalléetutiliséconformémentauxinstruc-
tionsfourniesparGE Healthcare.
LasociétéGE Healthcare neseraen aucun casresponsabledetout
dommagecausédirectementou indirectementpartouteutilisation incorrecteou
non approuvée du produitou découlantdecetteutilisation, ycompristouteperte
de bénéfice ou de recettes,toute pertede perspectivescommerciales,tout
empêchementd’utilisationettoutautrerisquesayantun rapportavecl’utilisation
du produit, maissansaucunelimitation quantàlanaturedecesdommages.
Copyright©1998GE Healthcare
Tousdroitsréservés. Lareproduction, lestockagedansun systèmederécupéra-
tion d’informationsoulatransmission sousquelqueformequece soitetpar
quelquemoyen quece soitdelaprésentepublication en totalitéou en partiesont
strictementinterditssansautorisation préalable écrite de lasociété.
Informaciónimportanteparaelusuario
Paracomprenderel producto yutilizarlo con seg-
uridadesnecesarioleereste manualensutotal-
idad.
El signo deadmiración en untriánguloequilátero en el manual, advi-
ertealusuario sobrelapresenciadeinstruccionesimportantesde
operación ymantenimiento del aparato.
Sidesearanhaceralgún comentariosobreestemanual, tengan laamabilidadde
remitirloa:GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences Inc.
MarketingDepartment
654 MinnesotaStreet
San Francisco, CA94107 USA
GE Healthcare sereservaelderecho amodificarlasespecificaciones
sinprevioaviso.
Garantíayresponsabilidad
GE Healthcare garantizaqueel producto entregado hasido pro-
bado afondoparacomprobarel cumplimiento delasespecificacionespublicadas.
Lagarantíaincluidaen lascondicionesdeentregasólo esválidasielproductose
hainstaladoyutilizado deacuerdo con lasinstruccionesentregadaspor
GE Healthcare.
GE Healthcare noseráresponsable, bajoningún concepto, de
dañosdirectoso indirectos,incluyendo sin limitación lapérdidadebeneficios,la
pérdidadeingresos, lapérdidadeoportunidadesdenegocio, lapérdidadeutiliza-
ción yotrasconsecuenciasrelacionadas,cualquieraquesealacausa,quesedeban
alautilización defectuosaeincorrectadelproducto.
Copyright©1998GE Healthcare
Reservadostodoslosderechos. No estápermitidalareproducción, ni el
almacenajeen unsistemaderecuperación, ni latransmisión departealgunade
estapublicación sin laautorizaciónporescrito delaempresa.
WichtigeBenutzerinformationen
Fürein vollständigesVerständnisund einesichere
HandhabungdiesesProduktesistesnotwendig, daß
derBenutzerdiesesHandbuch vollständigdurchliest.
EinAusrufezeichenineinemgleichseitigenDreiecksoll denBenutzer
aufdieAnwesenheitwichtigerBetriebs-undWartungsanweisungen
inderdemGerätbeiliegenden Dokumentation hinweisen.
Wenn SieAnmerkungen zu diesem Handbuchhaben, dann senden Siediesebitte
an:GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences Inc.
MarketingDepartment
654 MinnesotaStreet
San Francisco, CA94107 USA
GE Healthcare behältsich dasRechtvor,dieSpezifikationen ohne
vorhergehendeAnkündigungzu ändern.
GewährleistungandHaftung
GE Healthcare garantiert, daßdasgelieferteProduktsorgfältig
aufdieEinhaltungderveröffentlichtenSpezifikationengetestetwurde. Diein den
Lieferbedingungen nähererläuterten Gewährleistungsansprüchegeltennurdann,
wenn dasProduktgemäßden von GE Healthcare gelieferten Anweisungen
installiertundbenutztwurde.
GE Healthcare übernimmtkeinerlei HaftungfürSchädenoder
Folgeschäden, einschließlich, abernichtbegrenztaufGewinneinbußen, Einkom-
mensverluste, entgangeneGeschäftsabschlüsse, VerlustderGebrauchsfähigkeit
oderandereVerluste, diewieauch immerdurch einefehlerhafteoderunsach-
gemäßeVerwendungdesProduktsverursachtwurden.
Copyright©1998GE Healthcare
AlleRechtevorbehalten. DievorliegendeVeröffentlichungdarfnurmitvorherge-
henderschriftlicherGenehmigungdurch dasUnternehmen vervielfältigt, ineinem
Abrufsystem gespeichertoderinirgendeinerFormodermitirgendwelchenMit-
teln übertragen werden.
Informazioniimportantiperl’operatore
Perun utilizzo sicuro delprodotto, leggereattentam-
entel’intero contenutodel presentemanuale.
Il puntoesclamativo all’interno di un tri-
angolo equilatero indicaall’operatorelapresenzadi importanti
istruzioni di funzionamento emanutenzionenelladocumentazione
allegataalprodotto.
Sipregadiinviareeventuali commenti al presentemanualea:
GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences Inc.
MarketingDepartment
654 MinnesotaStreet
San Francisco, CA94107 USA
GE Healthcare si riserva il diritto di apportaremodificheai dati tec-
nici senzapreavviso.
Garanziaeresponsabilitá
GE Healthcare garantisce che primadellaconsegnail prodottoè
stato collaudato afondo persoddisfarei requisiti specificati. Lagaranziainclusa
nellecondizioni di consegnarisultavalidasolamenteseil prodotto èstato instal-
lato edutilizzato nelrispetto delleistruzionifornitedaGE Healthcare.
GE Healthcare non potràessereritenutaresponsabiledi incidenti
o danni consequenziali, inclusi’manon limitati’aperditedi profitti, mancato
guadagno, perditedi affari, difettidi funzionamentoerelativeesposizioni, dovuti
adun utilizzo non corretto del prodotto.
Copyright©1998GE Healthcare
Tutti i diritti riservati. Nessuna parte della presente pubblicazione può essere
riprodotta, conservata in sistemi di gestione dati o trasmessa in alcun forma né
per nessuno scopo senza autorizzazione scritta del produttore.
Français
Español
Deutsch
Italiano

Hoefer SE 1200 Easy Breeze Air Gel Dryer
CONTENTS
Air Dryer Function and Description 3
Unpacking 3
Specifications 4
Operating Instructions 6
Setting up the Dryer 6
Preparing the Gel for Drying 7
Thin Gels 7
Thick Gels 7
Assembling the Gel Drying Stacks 8
Working with Gel Frames That are Not Preassembled 8
Working with Preassembled Gel Frames 8
Drying the Gels 10
Care and Maintenance 11
Troubleshooting 12
Visualization Notes 13
Direct Autoradiography 13
Fluorography 13
Bibliography 13
Customer Service Information 14
Technical Service and Repair 14
Ordering Information 14

Air Dryer Function and Description
Hoefer SE 1200 Easy Breeze Air Gel Dryer
3
Air Dryer Function and Description
The SE 1200 Easy Breeze Air Gel Dryer dries polyacrylamide gels by circulating air
around gels that are supported on at least one side by semi-permeable cellophane. The
dryer circulates air that is either at ambient temperature, or heated to ≅43 °C (low
setting) or ≅54 °C (high setting). Two 20 cm x 20 cm drying frames and a loading
platform (20 cm x 20 cm) are included. The dryer can hold up to six frames, and when
fully loaded, the dryer can accommodate up to six 20 × 20 cm or twenty-four 8 × 10 cm
gels. With the 20 cm x 25 cm accessory frames, the dryer can accommodate up to six
20 cm x 25 cm or thirty-six 8 cm x 10 cm gels.
Figure 1 Main
components of the
SE1200 Easy Breeze™
Unpacking
Unwrap all packages carefully and compare contents with the packing list, making sure
all items arrived. If any part is missing, contact your local sales office. Inspect all
components for damage that may have occurred while the unit was in transit. If any
part appears damaged, contact the carrier immediately. Be sure to keep all packing
material for damage claims or for repacking should it become necessary to return the
unit.
MMaaiinnss ppoowweerr sswwiittcchh
(turns on the fan)
HHeeaatteerr ppoowweerr sswwiittcchh
High (=)
Off (°)
Low (-)
Slide assembled frames into the racks, starting at the top slot.
Always place the wettest assemblies in the bottom slots.

Air Dryer Functionand Description
4 HoeferSE1200 EasyBreezeAir GelDryer
Specifications
Thisdeclaration ofconformityisonlyvalidfortheinstrumentwhenitis:
•usedin laboratorylocations,and
•usedasdeliveredfromGE Healthcare,except for alterations describedin the
User Manual.
115 V~ model
Max. wattage 1325 W
Max. voltage 105 - 125 V ~
Frequency 57 -63 Hz
230 V~ model
Max. wattage 1325 W
Max. voltage 210 - 250 V ~
Frequency 47 -63 Hz
Environmental operating
conditions
Indoor use 4 – 40 °C
Humidity up to 80%
Altitude up to 2000 m
Installation category II
Pollution degree 2
Dimensions width x depth x height
32 x 51 x 27 cm (12.5 x 20 x 10.5 in.)
Product certifications EN61010-1, UL3101-1, CSA C22.2 1010.1, CE

Air Dryer Function and Description
Hoefer SE 1200 Easy Breeze Air Gel Dryer
5
Important information
Dryer Placement
• To ensure enough air flow, position the dryer so that
both the front of the dryer and air vents in the back
are completely unobstructed.
• It is advisable to run the dryer under a fume hood
when drying gels treated with organic solvents or
any other potentially hazardous material.
• Do not place the dryer near flammable liquids.
Dryer Safety
• The dryer's internal safety switch shuts off the
heating element (and the heater indicator lamp)
when the dryer overheats. Dryer operation will
resume once the unit cools to operating
temperature.
If the safety switch is tripped, that is, the heater
indicator lamp is not lit when the dryer is set to the
low or high setting, make sure both the front and
back of the dryer are completely unobstructed. If
this occurs more than once in the same day, call the
GE Healthcare Technical Service Department.
•The electric components in the power section must
be kept dry. Do not immerse any part of the dryer in
water. Wipe away all residue from the dryer after
each use. (Refer to the Care and Maintenance,
page 11, for cleaning instructions.)
• If this equipment is used in a manner not specified
by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
• Only accessories and parts approved or supplied by
GE Healthcare may be used for operating,
maintaining, and servicing this product.
Informations Importantes
Mise en Place du Sécheur
• Afin d’assurer une bonne circulation d’air, placer le
sécheur de façon à ce que la partie frontale du
sécheur et les orifices d’aération à l’arrière ne soient
pas obstrués.
• Il est recommandé d’utiliser le sécheur sous une
hotte aspirante durant le séchage de gels traités avec
des solvants organiques ou tout autre produits
potentiellement dangereux.
• Ne pas placer le sécheur prés de liquides
inflammables.
Sécurité
• L’interrupteur interne de sécurité éteind l’élément de
chauffage et la lampe indicatrice de température
lorsque le sécheur surchauffe. Le séchage continuera
lorsque l’instrument refroidi à un niveau
opérationnel.
Si l’interrupteur de sécurité est fautif, c’est à dire que
l’indicateur de température ne s’allume pas lorsque
le sécheur est réglé au minimum ou au maximum,
vérifier que l’avant et l’arriére du sécheur ne sont
pas obstrués. Si cela se produit plus d’une fois par
jour, veuillez contacter le Service Technique à
GE Healthcare.
• Les piéces électriques du générateur ne doivent
jamais être mouillées. Ne submerger aucune piéce
du sécheur. Essuyer tous les résidus dans le sécheur
après usage. (Voir la section Care and Maintenance,
page 11, pour l’entretien).
• Si l'instrument n'est pas utilisé en conformité avec
les recommandations du fabriquant, les protections
de sécurité qui équipent cet appareil peuvent être
rendues inéfficaces.
• Seulement les accessoires et piéces détachées
approuvés ou fornis par GE Healthcare sont
recommandés pour l'utilisation, l'entretien et
réparation de cet appareil.

Operating Instructions
6 Hoefer SE 1200 Easy Breeze Air Gel Dryer
Operating Instructions
Setting up the Dryer
1. Place the dryer in a well ventilated area such as under a fume hood.
2. Plug the mains power cord into a properly grounded receptacle. The mains power
switch operates the fan, which circulates air that is either at ambient temperature or
heated if the heater is switched on. The three heat settings are:
= high setting ≅54 °C
°ambient temperature
– low setting ≅43 °C
The indicator lamp, located next to the heater switch, lights up when the low or
high setting is chosen.