Agilent Technologies BioCel 1200, User Manual

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Chapter 1: Introduction
BioCel User Guide
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Safety information about the BioCel
About this topic
This topic gives general information about BioCel safety hazards.
Before using the
BioCel
Before using a BioCel, your organization should make sure that you are
properly trained in:
❑
General laboratory safety
❑
The correct and safe operation of the BioCel
❑
The correct and safe operation of other lab automation systems or
components used in combination with the BioCel
If you are the person in your organization responsible for training others
on the BioCel and you have a safety question, please contact Velocity11
Service Center.
Safety labels
Pay attention to any safety labels printed on your BioCel. A safety label,
shown below, consists of a warning symbol. A description of the
warning and information that will help you to avoid the safety hazard
are located in the safety information topic of the user guide.
Chemical hazards
Some chemicals used when working with the BioCel might be
hazardous. Make sure you follow the recommendations in the MSDS
(Material Safety Data Sheet) for every chemical that you plan to use. The
manufacturer of the chemical should provide you with the MSDS.
Waste disposal
Remember to dispose of chemicals in compliance with all applicable
regulations.
Product use
Velocity11’s products must only be used in the manner in which we
intend, as described in our user guides. Any other use might damage the
product or injure you. Velocity11 is not responsible for damages caused,
in whole or part, by unauthorized modifications, or by procedures that
are not explicitly described in our user guides. Any modifications or
changes to products not expressly approved in Velocity11 user guides
could void the warranty.
The BioCel is not intended or approved for diagnosis of disease in
humans or animals.
Overhead door injury
hazards
The overhead door hazards apply only if you have a BioCel 1600 or 1800
that has overhead doors.