Beckman Coulter LS 13 320, User Manual

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Safety Notice
Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, and Fire Safety Notices
Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, and Fire Safety Notices
Mechanical Safety
DANGER
For safe operation of the equipment, observe the following:
• Do not place fingers inside bench as automatic sliding door closes.
• Do not place fingers inside bench as module docks into bench.
• Do not interfere with or attempt to disable the interlocks incorporated in the
left and right doors.
Electrical Safety
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, observe the following:
• High voltages are present inside the instrument. Always disconnect the
instrument from the main power supply before removing any cover.
• The instrument must be grounded correctly.
Chemical Safety
DANGER
Normal operation may involve the use of diluents and reagents that are
pathogenic, or toxic. Such materials require that you take all necessary safety
precautions.
• Do not use any diluents that are not compatible with the specific wetted
surface of the sample module. Consult Beckman Coulter or its local
representative before using any chemicals not listed in this manual.
• Proper handling procedures for diluents and reagents used in particle analysis
should be adhered to at all times. Consult appropriate safety manuals and
Material Safety Data Sheets for all samples, diluents and reagents used.
• Care should be taken when mixing or exchanging diluents. Reactions can
occur between incompatible solvents that may be violent.
• Flammable solutions should be prepared for use in an appropriate
environment and brought to the instrument only when required for analysis.