GE SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR Series User manual

SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR series
Operating Instructions
Original instructions

Table of Contents
31 Introduction ..........................................................................................................
41.1 About this manual ................................................................................................................................
61.2 Important user information .............................................................................................................
81.3 Regulatory information ......................................................................................................................
91.3.1 EU directives .....................................................................................................................................
101.3.2 Eurasian Customs Union ............................................................................................................
111.3.3 Regulations for USA and Canada ...........................................................................................
131.3.4 Other regulations and standards ............................................................................................
142 Safety instructions ...............................................................................................
152.1 Safety precautions ...............................................................................................................................
212.2 Labels .........................................................................................................................................................
232.3 Emergency procedures ......................................................................................................................
252.4 Recycling information .........................................................................................................................
262.5 Declaration of Hazardous Substances (DoHS) ........................................................................
283 System description ..............................................................................................
293.1 Instrument overview ...........................................................................................................................
313.2 Detailed description ............................................................................................................................
344 Installation ............................................................................................................
355 Operation ..............................................................................................................
375.1 Assemble transfer stack ....................................................................................................................
45
5.2 Electrotransfer with LARGE SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR UNIT and SEMIPHOR
TRANSPHOR UNIT .................................................................................................................................
47
5.3 Electrotransfer with PWR LARGE SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR UNIT and PWR SEMIPHOR
TRANSPHOR UNIT .................................................................................................................................
505.4 Changing parameters during the transfer ...............................................................................
525.5 After the transfer is complete .........................................................................................................
546 Maintenance .........................................................................................................
567 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................
618 Reference information ........................................................................................
628.1 Specifications .........................................................................................................................................
648.2 Ordering information ..........................................................................................................................
658.3 Health and Safety Declaration Forms .........................................................................................
67Index .......................................................................................................................
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1 Introduction
About this chapter
This chapter contains important user information, descriptions of safety notices, regula-
tory information, and intended use of the SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR UNIT series.
In this chapter
See pageSection
41.1 About this manual
61.2 Important user information
81.3 Regulatory information
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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 SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR UNIT series, including
SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR UNIT, LARGE SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR UNIT, PWR LARGE SEMIPHOR
TRANSPHOR UNIT, and PWR SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR UNIT. The illustration below shows
the SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR UNIT or LARGE SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR UNIT.
Illustrations
The images and annotations in this document are for illustrative purposes only. The
configuration of individual products may vary, and therefore illustrations may not reflect
the actual system delivered.
Typographical conventions
In this document all the LARGE SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR UNIT, SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR
UNIT, PWR LARGE SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR UNIT and PWR SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR UNIT
instruments are refered to as SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR UNIT series.
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Software items are identified in the text by bold italic text. A colon separates menu levels,
thus File:Open refers to the Open command in the File menu.
Hardware items are identified in the text by bold text (for example, Power).
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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, operating 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 documentation.
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
SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR UNIT series are semi-dry blotters intended primarily for blotting
of proteins at laboratory-scale. The system can be used for a variety of research purposes
to fulfill the needs of the users in academia and in life sciences industry. PWR LARGE
SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR UNIT and PWR SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR UNIT have a built-in
power supply. LARGE SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR UNIT and SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR UNIT
require an external power supply.
SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR UNIT series shall not be used in any clinical procedures, or for
diagnostic purposes.
Prerequisites
In order to operate the SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR UNIT series in the way it is intended:
•The user must have a general understanding of electrophoresis and blotting tech-
niques.
•The user must read and understand the Safety Instructions chapter in the Operating
Instructions.
•SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR UNIT series must be installed in accordance with the instruc-
tions in the Operating Instructions.
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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 pro-
ceed 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
A note is used to indicate information that is important for trouble-free and
optimal use of the product.
Note:
A tip contains useful information that can improve or optimize your procedures.
Tip:
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1.3 Regulatory information
Introduction
This section lists the regulations and standards that apply to the SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR
UNIT series.
Manufacturing information
The table below summarizes the required manufacturing information.
InformationRequirement
GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences AB,Name and address of manufacturer
Björkgatan 30, SE 751 84 Uppsala, Sweden
In this section
See pageSection
91.3.1 EU directives
101.3.2 Eurasian Customs Union
111.3.3 Regulations for USA and Canada
131.3.4 Other regulations and standards
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1.3.1 EU directives
Introduction
This section describes the EU Directives that apply to SEMIPHOR TRANSPHOR UNIT series.
Conformity with EU Directives
This product fulfills the European Directives listed below. See the EU Declaration of
Conformity for the directives and regulations that apply for the CE marking.
If not included with the product, a copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available
on request.
TitleDirective
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive2014/30/EU
Low Voltage Directive (LVD)2014/35/EU
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive2011/65/EU
CE marking
The CE marking and the corresponding EU Declaration of Conformity is valid for the in-
strument when it is:
•used according to the Operating Instructions or user manuals, and
•used in the same state as it was delivered from GE Healthcare, except for alterations
described in the Operating Instructions or user manuals.
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1.3.2 Eurasian Customs Union
Introduction
This section contains additional regulatory information to comply with the Eurasian
Customs Union technical regulations.
Manufacturer and importer
information
The table below summarizes the manufacturer and importer information required by
the Eurasian Customs Union.
InformationRequirement
See Manufacturing informationName and address of manufacturer
Telephone: + 46 771 400 600Telephone number of manufacturer
GE Healthcare LLCImporter and/or company for obtain-
ing information about importer GE Healthcare Life Sciences
Presnenskaya nab., 10C, 12th floor
RU-123 317 Moscow, Russian Federation
Telephone 1: + 7 495 411 9714
Fax nr: + 7 495 739 6932
Email: [email protected]
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