Agilent Technologies BenchBot, Safety And Installation Manual

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1 Safety guidelines
General safety information
2 BenchBot Robot Safety and Installation Guide
General safety information
Before installing and using the Agilent BenchBot Robot
Before installing and using the BenchBot Robot, make sure you are aware of
the potential hazards and understand how to avoid being exposed to them. You
must be properly trained in the correct and safe installation and operation of
the device.
EU installations only. Be aware that the G5487A BenchBot Robot (standalone/
component configuration) is considered partly completed machinery that is
required to be installed with other equipment such that the fully assembled
machinery complies with the essential health and safety requirements (EHSRs)
of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Intended product use
Agilent Technologies products must only be used in the manner described in
the Agilent Technologies product user guides. Any other use may result in
damage to the product or personal injury. Agilent Technologies is not
responsible for any damages caused, in whole or in part, by improper use of
the products, unauthorized alterations, adjustments or modifications to the
products, failure to comply with procedures in Agilent Technologies product
user guides, or use of the products in violation of applicable laws, rules or
regulations. Except as otherwise expressly provided in Agilent Technologies
product user guides, any alteration, adjustment, or modification to the products
will void the product warranty.
The BenchBot Robot is not intended or approved for diagnosis of disease in
humans or animals. You assume full responsibility for obtaining any regulatory
approvals required for such use and assume all liability in connection
therewith.
Safety labels
Warnings in the user documentation or on the device must be observed during
all phases of operation, service, and repair of this device. Failure to comply
with these precautions violates safety standards of design and the intended use
of the product. Agilent Technologies assumes no liability for the customer’s
failure to comply with these requirements.
The following table lists the common symbols you might find on the device.
The symbol on the label indicates the risk of danger. A description of the
warning and information that will help you avoid the safety hazard are
provided in this guide.
WARNING
Do not remove the BenchBot Robot exterior covers or otherwise
disassemble the robot. Doing so can expose you to hazards that could cause serious injury
and damage the BenchBot Robot.
WARNING
Using controls, making adjustments, or performing procedures other than
those specified in the user guide can expose you to moving parts and hazardous voltage.