SPECORD
®
Safety notes
Warning labels on SPECORD
2 Safety
notes
2.1 Warning
labels on SPECORD
Observe the warning labels on the SPECORD
®
!
The following warning labels have been affixed to the lamp housings of the SPECORD
®
:
Danger! UV radiation!
Do not look directly or indirectly via a mirror into the radiation emitted by the UV lamp.
The lamp radiation may cause conjunctivitis!
Danger! Hot surface!
When lamps are switched on, their covers heat up strongly. If you intend to change
the lamps or open the lamp covers, switch the lamps off and allow for a sufficient cool-
down time.
2.2
General safety regulations
For your personal safety and for a trouble-free operation, carefully read this chapter
before starting up the SPECORD
®
.
Observe all safety notes given in this manual and all messages and notes displayed by
the control software on the screen.
In addition, observe the safety notes for system components of other manufacturers (e.g.
PC, printer, autosampler) supplied together with the device.
In particular, you should also observe the safety notes given on the labels and the
information on the use, storage and disposal of reagents, reaction cells and the notes on
the package inserts of test kits.
Intended use!
The SPECORD
®
, including original accessories, may only be used for the applications
described in this manual. The manufacturer cannot assume any liability for any other
application, including that of individual modules or single parts. This also applies to all
service or repair work that is not carried out by authorized service personnel. All
warranty claims shall be forfeited.
Local safety regulations!
Observe the local safety regulations relevant to the operation of the device (e.g. labor-
safety regulations, regulations for the prevention of and protection against accidents).
References to possible risks given in this manual do not replace the relevant labor-
safety regulations that are to be followed.
Personnel!
The SPECORD
®
may only be operated by appropriately qualified and trained
personnel.
For that, the knowledge of the information provided by this manual is indispensable
and taken for granted.
SPECORD
®
200/205/210/250 User's Manual – Edition 04/2005
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Analytik Jena AG
