Section 5
Purpose of This Section
Abbott VP 2000™ Processor Service Manual
5-5
30-608308/R1—September 2008
Purpose of This Section
This section provides information for performing the
Maintenance procedures on the Abbott VP 2000 Processor.
Observe the following safety notices.
WARNING: Potential Biohazard.
Indicates an area
where the FSE or operator could be exposed to
potentially infectious human-sourced material.
Contamination hazards exist if parts of the instrument
are not completely decontaminated. Wear appropriate
personal protective equipment such as gloves, lab coat,
and protective eyewear.
WARNING: Chemical Hazard
. The FSE or operator
could be exposed to hazardous chemicals when
handling Abbott Molecular sample preparation
reagents. Exposure to hazardous chemicals is
minimized by observing instructions provided in
product-specific labels and product-specific Material
Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Wear appropriate personal
protective equipment, such as gloves, lab coat, and
protective eyewear.
WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard
: Possible danger
from electrical shock. Switch off the main power and
disconnect the main power connection of the
instrument before replacing fuses, printed circuit
boards, major sub-assemblies, etc. Replace only fuses
that are externally accessible and labeled. Only use
replacement fuses of the specified type and electrical
rating.