Thermo Scientific
ALPS30 | 7
General Operating Precautions
DANGER
The unit is intended for use with plates containing biological samples
only.
Never use the unit to seal any explosive, volatile, or highly reactive
substances or chemicals.
CAUTION
There is a possible finger crush hazard due to the moving parts of the
HANDLE and PLATE CARRIER.
Care should be taken when operating the HANDLE.
Unit Maintenance and Serviceability
DANGER
WARNING
There are no user or operator serviceable parts inside the unit.
Do not remove the unit casework.
Removal of the unit’s casework will void the manufacturer’s warranty
and may expose the user to a Risk of Electric Shock resulting in
serious injury or death.
DANGER
Once installed, the EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE UNIT FUSE will only
blow under a fault condition. This FUSE should only be changed after
the unit has been thoroughly inspected by a qualified technician. See
for details.
DANGER
Always switch off the unit and disconnect the power cord before
performing any cleaning or decontamination procedure.
If liquid is spilled into or over the unit, switch off the unit and discon-
nect the power from the AC mains outlet before attempting to deal
with the spillage.
CAUTION
Ensure that the HEATER PLATE has cooled down to room tempera-
ture before performing any cleaning operation and before moving or
storing the unit.
CAUTION
The use of harsh chemicals or cleaning agents may damage the unit
and degrade its performance.
Always follow the cleaning and decontamination procedures specified
in
Routine Cleaning and Inspection
sections of this instruction manual.
Chapter 2: Safety Precautions and Limitations of Use
