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General Information
Section I: General Information
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About this Manual
1 .1
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for use by end users of the plasma thawing system and authorized service
technicians.
1 .2
Model References
Generic references are used throughout this manual to group models that contain similar features. For
example, “DH models” refers to all models of that type (DH2, DH4, DH8). This manual covers all plasma
thawing systems, which may be identified singly, by their size, or by their “series” (DH).
1 .3
Copyright and Trademark
Helmer
®
and Rel.i™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Helmer, Inc. in the United States of
America. Copyright © 2013 Helmer, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property
of their respective owners.
Helmer, Inc., doing business as (DBA) Helmer Scientific and Helmer.
2 Safety
Includes general safety information for plasma thawing system operation.
2 .1
Product Labels
Caution: Risk of damage
to equipment or danger to
operator
Earth / ground terminal
Caution: Hot surface
Protective earth / ground
terminal
Caution: Shock/electrical
hazard
2 .2
Avoiding Injury
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Review safety instructions before installing, using, or maintaining the equipment.
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Before moving unit, ensure chamber water has been removed.
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Never physically restrict any moving component.
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Avoid removing electrical service panels and access panels unless so instructed.
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Use supplied power cords only.
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CAUTION
Decontaminate parts prior to sending for service or repair. Contact Helmer or your
distributor for decontamination instructions and a Return Authorization Number.