Safety Information
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CAUTION:
Do not use a two-prong plug or extension cord to connect primary power to the SECTOR S 600. Use of a two-
prong adapter disconnects utility ground, creating a shock hazard. Always connect the system power cord directly to a three-prong
receptacle with a protective earth ground.
WARNING:
The instrument must be located in a position where the rear power switch and power input connector are
accessible.
CAUTION:
Only power supply cables with a 10A or higher current rating can be connected to the external power supply.
2.4.2
Chemical and Biological
Users are responsible for taking all necessary precautions against hazards associated with the use of laboratory chemicals. In the course
of preparing assay plates to run on the SECTOR S 600, users may work with potent chemicals, such as acids, bases and solvents, and
thus be exposed to chemical hazards. This may also be the case when working with cleaning or disinfecting agents and with some
reagents used in assays.
Laboratory regulations and good laboratory practices concerning the use of such chemicals should be followed at all times. Product
labels, package inserts and product information sheets with specific usage recommendations are provided for all plates and reagents
used with the instrument. Contact MSD
to obtain
safety data sheets (SDS) for MSD plates and reagents. Use personal
protective equipment recommended by your facility when handling any of these reagents.
WARNING:
Samples, user reagents, or controls used in assays may be infectious or biohazardous. By working with these
materials, users may be exposed to biological hazards. Laboratory regulations concerning the handling of potentially infectious
material should be followed at all times.
WARNING:
Labels are affixed to the stack tube platforms indicating a potential chemical and biological hazard.
WARNING:
Users should avoid breathing reagent fumes or aerosols. Gloves and goggles should be worn when disposing of
used plates. If skin comes in contact with reagents, rinse the exposed area with water immediately, and follow appropriate safety
protocols as determined by your facility. Dispose of used plates according to federal, state, and local regulations.
WARNING:
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and avoid skin contact and inhalation when handling plates that
contain or have been exposed to hazardous reagents.
WARNING:
The plate stacker input and output locations are considered susceptible to contamination during normal use. Use
of personal protective equipment and good laboratory practices are strongly suggested when working in these areas.
CAUTION:
When reading multiple plates in a run, ensure that the stack tube is not overloaded. See
WARNING:
Loading a tall stack of plates could lead to spilling potentially harmful chemical reagents. Use caution when
loading the stack tubes.
CAUTION:
Not removing the completed plates from the output stack may cause spills if the number of completed plates
exceeds the capacity of the output stack.
Summary of Contents for MESO SECTOR S 600
Page 1: ...MESO SECTOR S 600 www mesoscale com USER MANUAL ...
Page 6: ...6 1 Introduction ...
Page 9: ...9 2 SafetyInformation ...
Page 19: ...19 3 SystemDescription ...
Page 33: ...33 4 Installation ...
Page 35: ...35 5 QuickStart ...
Page 43: ...43 6 UsingtheSECTORS600 ...
Page 47: ...47 7 Maintenance ...
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