BV200 Plasma Viscometer Mk2/3 Customer User
Manual
Issue 9
th
Sep 2020 - Rev 1.8
Page 14 of 53
3.5. Maintenance Warnings
Type of Warning
Precaution
There is a risk of electric shock
during maintenance.
Only trained personnel are permitted to maintain
or repair the viscometer. These personnel must
not access any parts with mains voltages.
Before opening any covers always disconnect
from the power supply unless the power is
required for diagnosis.
Only qualified electricians are permitted to work
on parts which could have lethal voltages.
Blood Products are Biohazard liquids
All those maintaining the viscometer are required
to be instructed on the precautions to avoid
becoming infected by blood products.
The Anti-Biological Growth Reagent
is toxic if undiluted
The anti-biological growth reagent used
comprises 0.02% Sodium Azide in the LOW,
HIGH, and CHECK reagents, so is not toxic at
this level but users should be aware of the
hazard.
All those who are likely to come into contact with
this reagent should take the precautions listed in
the MSDS supplied with the support
documentation.
3.6. Moving/Positioning the Viscometer
We do not recommend the viscometer is moved or relocated by anyone other than a trained
Benson Viscometer engineer.
Type of Warning
Precaution
The Viscometer main unit weighs 35kg
The BV200 is too heavy for a single person.
Packaging
There is no standard packaging provided with
the viscometer.
Care is needed when moving the viscometer
to ensure no damage occurs to it.
