2.1
Safety precautions
Introduction
Amersham Imager 680 is powered by mains voltage, may be equipped with a UV light
source, and is used to capture images of samples that may be hazardous. Before in-
stalling, operating or maintaining the system, you must be aware of the hazards described
in this manual.
Follow the instructions provided to avoid personal injuries, damage to the product,
or to other personnel and equipment in the area.
The safety precautions in this section are grouped into the following categories:
•
General precautions
•
Personal protection
•
Installation
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
General precautions
WARNING
Do not operate the product in any other way than described in the
user documentation.
WARNING
Use of this equipment in other ways than those specified in the
user documentation may result in physical damage because of
exposure to irradiated light or electric shock or injury from touching
an operating part.
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Amersham Imager 680 Operating Instructions 29271308 AB
2 Safety instructions
2.1 Safety precautions