Safety Information
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Chemical and Biological Safety
Normal operation of the instrument can involve the use of materials that are toxic, flammable, or
otherwise biologically harmful. When using such materials, observe the following precautions:
Handle infectious samples based on good laboratory procedures and methods to prevent
the spread of disease.
Observe all cautionary information printed on the original containers of solutions before
their use.
Dispose of all waste solutions based on the waste disposal procedures of your facility.
Operate the instrument in accordance with the instructions outlined in this guide, and take
all the required precautions when using pathological, toxic, or radioactive materials.
Splashing of liquids can occur. When working with potentially hazardous liquids, take
applicable safety precautions, such as wearing safety glasses and protective clothing.
Observe the applicable cautionary procedures as defined by your safety officer when using
hazardous materials.
Observe the applicable cautionary procedures as defined by your safety officer when using
flammable solvents in or near a powered-up instrument.
Observe the applicable cautionary procedures as defined by your safety officer when using
toxic, pathological, or radioactive materials.
WARNING! BIOHAZARD.
If a biohazard is used with the instrument, the area must be
clearly marked with an applicable biohazard sign.
WARNING!
Never use the instrument in an environment where potentially damaging
liquids or gases are present.
Moving Parts Safety
To prevent injury due to moving parts, observe the following:
Never try to exchange labware, reagents, or tools while the instrument is operating.
Never try to physically restrict the moving components of the instrument.
Keep the interior of the instrument clear to prevent obstruction of the movement.
The motors use high-powered magnets. The linear drive units and encoders are delicate, so be
very careful with them. To prevent serious damage to the instrument or its auxiliary parts, follow
the preparation instructions in this guide before every process.
The instrument is equipped with an automatically locking door that locks whenever you run a
process. The door prevents UV light from passing through during operation.
As a safety measure, if the door is open, an electromagnetic switch prevents the instrument
from running. Never tamper with this switch, as it serves two purposes:
It prevents the motors from running to reduce the potential of physical damage.
It disables the UV light to prevent the risk of damage from UV radiation.
In an emergency, press the Emergency Stop button on the front of the instrument to
immediately stop all motion and turn off the instrument. Before you can restart the instrument,
you must pull out the Emergency Stop button and then press the Start button.
WARNING!
Do not obstruct or otherwise prevent access to the Emergency Stop
button.
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