Beckman Coulter CEQ 8000, User Manual

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CEQ™ 8000 Genetic Analysis System – User’s Guide
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Foreword
About this Guide
This guide is intended for use with the CEQ™ 8000 Genetic Analysis System. It is
divided into the following sections:
• “Foreword ,” this section, describes the purpose of this guide, provides a list of its
contents, discusses the use of the symbols used in the document as well as
providing service contact information.
• “System Overview,” discusses the purpose and functional description of the
system, provides an overview of the three main components (chemistry, hardware
and software) comprising the system and details the safety features relevant to the
system.
• “Program Description,” provides descriptions of the main windows, menus,
dialog boxes and software commands used in controlling the system.
• “Operating the System,” contains step-by-step procedures for all common tasks
necessary to prepare and use the system on a daily basis. It also provides
procedures to perform the tasks involved in analyzing/managing samples and
sample data.
• “Routine Maintenance,” provides routine maintenance procedures and biological
waste disposal procedures. It also lists the consumable materials used in the
system.
Symbols Used in this Guide
The following information describes the symbols used in this document. Beckman
Coulter recommends that you review this information before using the CEQ System.
When the “warning” icon accompanies text, it indicates that a
potential hazard to your personal safety exists if information stated
within the “Warning” paragraph is not adhered to or if procedures
are executed incorrectly.
Paragraphs marked by the “caution” symbol indicate that there is a
potential danger of equipment damage, software program failure or
that a loss of data may occur if information stated within the
“Caution” paragraph is not adhered to or if procedures are
executed incorrectly.
Paragraphs marked by the “notepad” icon contain supplemental or
explanatory information concerning the current topic or procedural
step.
WARNING
CAUTION