This document is the instruction manual of Bio-Rad GelAir drying system
The GelAir Drying System is a laboratory instrument for drying polyacrylamide and agarose gels. It includes a dryer, two drying frames, an assembly table, and pre‑cut cellophane sheets, allowing up to 16 Mini‑PROTEAN gels to be dried simultaneously.
The manual covers safety precautions, such as maintaining a 10 cm clearance around the dryer and using a grounded 3‑prong AC outlet, as well as detailed steps for assembling the drying frames, adding cellophane, and operating the dryer in timer or continuous mode. Maintenance, troubleshooting, specifications, warranty, and ordering information are also provided.
| Voltage options | 115 V and 230 V |
|---|---|
| Maximum gels dried simultaneously | 16 Mini‑PROTEAN gels |
| Maximum drying frames per dryer | 4 frames |
| Required clearance around dryer | at least 10 cm |
The system is offered in 115 V and 230 V versions.
It can dry up to 16 Mini‑PROTEAN gels simultaneously.
The dryer can hold a maximum of four drying frames.
At least 10 cm of clearance should be maintained around the dryer.