BV200 Plasma Viscometer Mk2/3 Customer User
Manual
Issue 9
th
Sep 2020 - Rev 1.8
Page 13 of 53
Type of Warning
Precaution
Do not subject the PC or
Viscometer to wet or humid
conditions.
The PC is not rated to be used in wet/humid
conditions. As a guide please see lab conditions
for use in this document.
Vacuum Pump will not start when
powered up.
Do not leave the vacuum pump powered on if it
does not start. There may be residual vacuum
retained in the waste bottle and the pump may fail
to start. The vacuum pump may overheat causing
a hot paint or electrical smell. If the vacuum pump
does not start immediately, disconnect the power
and release the residual pressure in the waste
bottle. If the pump still fails to start, switch it off at
the plug and contact the Benson Viscometers
support desk.
3.4. Cleaning Warnings
Type of Warning
Precaution
When removing and handling a
cassette it must be considered to be
a Biohazard
Always switch the analyser off before
removing/replacing the cassette.
Always decontaminate a used cassette and
probe after changing the cassette. Gloves, safety
goggles and a lab coat should be worn as a
minimum.
Always fit the plastic sleeve to the probe as soon
as possible after removing the cassette from the
viscometer.
Waste from the Viscometer contains
small amounts of blood products.
The waste bottle and its contents should be
treated as though it contains blood products and
handled according to your organisation's health
and safety policy. Gloves, safety goggles and a
lab coat should be worn as a minimum.
When adding sterilising agent(s) to the waste,
always wear safety clothing as indicated in your
organisations health and safety policy.
In the UK it is recommended to follow Committee
of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
requirements of the chemicals used in your
organisation.