Bio-Rad UView 6x Loading Dye plus Mini Transilluminator User Manual

UView™ Mini
Transilluminator

Instruction Manual

Catalog #166-0531

Hardware Instruction Manual

The UView™ mini transilluminator is suitable for research use
only. It must be used by specialized personnel who know the
health risks associated with UV radiation and with the reagents
that are normally used with this instrument. The use of protective
eye glasses, mask, and gloves is strongly recommended when
operating or in the vicinity of the transilluminator when the UV light
is turned on.

Warranty

The UView mini transilluminator is warranted against defects in
materials and workmanship for 1 year. If any defects occur in the
instrument or accessories during this warranty period, Bio-Rad
will repair or replace the defective parts at its discretion without
charge. The following defects, however, are specifically excluded:

1. Defects caused by improper operation.

2. Repair or modification done by anyone other than Bio-Rad or
an authorized agent.

3. Damage caused by substituting alternative parts.

4. Use of fittings or spare parts supplied by anyone other than
Bio-Rad.

5. Damage caused by accident or misuse.

6. Damage caused by disaster.

7. Corrosion caused by improper solvent or sample.

8. Defects caused by using knives or other sharp implements to
cut directly on top of the filter glass.

This warranty does not apply to parts listed below:

1. Fuses

2. Lamps

3. Starters

For any inquiry or a request for repair service, contact your local
Bio-Rad office. Inform Bio-Rad of the model and serial number of
your instrument.

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Regulatory Notice

Important: This instrument is designed and certified to meet safety

standards and EMC regulations. Certified products are safe to use
when operated in accordance with the instruction manual. This
instrument should not be modified or altered in any way. Alteration
of this instrument will:

1. Void the manufacturer’s warranty.

2. Void the safety and EMC certification.

3. Create a potential safety hazard.

Bio-Rad is not responsible for any injury or damage caused by the
use of this instrument for purposes other than those for which it is
intended, or by modifications of the instrument not performed by
Bio-Rad or an authorized agent.

Important Notice

Please read the instruction manual carefully before using the UView
mini transilluminator. This instrument is intended for clinical and
research laboratory use with DNA stained for UV activation, and
it must be operated only by specially trained personnel aware of
the potential risks associated with the chemical and biological
agents normally used with this unit. This instrument is meant for
use only by specially trained personnel who know the health risks
associated with UV radiation and with reagents that are normally
used with this instrument.

If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.

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Specifications

Dimensions, mm: 247 x 132 x 48.5

(D x W x H)

Viewing surface, mm: 150 x 80 (D x W)

Wavelength, nm: 365

UV tubes: T5 6 W UVA

Power: 12 V, 1.5 A

Weight, kg: 1.4

Compatible gel type: mini gels

Compatible gel size, mm: 50 x 60, 105 x 60,

125 x 60

Temperature: operation 0~40°C,

storage –10~70°C

Humidity: operation 20~80%,

storage 10~90%

Transportation conditions: temperature –10~70°C,

humidity 10~90°C

Altitude conditions: up to 2,000 m

Installation

Carefully unpack the transilluminator and the shield as follows:

1. First, remove the UV shield at the top.

2. Remove the transilluminator from the packing materials and
place it on a stable horizontal surface.

3. Remove the protective plastic film from the UV black glass
filter.

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