Section 6
Purpose of This Section
Abbott VP 2000™ Processor Service Manual
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30-608308/R1—September 2008
Purpose of This Section
This section provides information necessary to resume
operation of the Abbott VP 2000 Processor after a physical
problem has occurred that cannot be eliminated by the
operator. Before performing any troubleshooting refer to
Section 2, Safety
for instrument and non-instrument hazards
and safety measures.
NOTE:
For software troubleshooting and diagnostics,
refer to the
Abbott VP 2000 Processor User Guide,
Section 7, Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
.
Observe the following safety notices.
WARNING: Potential Biohazard.
Indicates an area
where the FSE or operator may 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.
CAUTION: Chemical Hazard.
The FSE or operator may
be exposed to hazardous chemicals when handling
Abbott Molecular sample preparation reagents. The
exposure to hazardous chemicals is minimized by
following 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.
CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge Hazard.
Observe
precautions for handling electrostatic-discharge-
sensitive devices
.
•
Wear a wrist ground strap.
•
Discharge static electricity from your body before
touching the instrument.