LB 925 Crocodile miniWorkstation
2. Important information
84024BA2 Rev. 03, 04/2020
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Berthold Technologies assumes no liability for any damages,
including damages to third parties, caused by improper
installation, use or handling of the equipment. The instruments
are live and improper handling can lead to damage.
The instrument may only be used for the intended application.
Please read the information on the Intended Use and the
restrictions.
Always close the acrylic cover before start of any operation to
avoid injury, e.g. of the fingers, caused by moving parts.
The user must assure that assays are validated with the system
prior to routine use.
Some chemical test systems, test components or samples may
potentially present a biohazard, infection risk or other type of
hazard to the user. Also, be careful when handling glass vessels.
Always follow the safety precautions as specified in the test
system enclosure, e.g., for performance and temperature range.
Wear appropriate protective equipment, such as lab coats or
chemical gloves, and work responsibly to avoid injuries such as
chemical burns, or contamination and potential infection.
Explosive and flammable substances must not be used with the
instrument.
When handling cleaning and decontamination agents, the safety
instructions of the reagent supplier must be followed. Wear
appropriate protective equipment. Also, read chapter 7 of this
manual.
The user may only carry out the maintenance work described in
the Maintenance chapter. The user must not open the housing
of the instruments.
The inspections and maintenance recommended by the
manufacturer should be carried out to ensure that the user
remains safe and that the instrument continues to function
correctly.
If you determine that the operational safety of the device, parts
of the device or parts of the accessories is impaired, e.g. due to
a defective power supply unit, defective insulation sheath of
cables, overheating or leaking pumps, these must no longer be
used. Switch off the unit, disconnect the entire system from the
mains and contact the Service.
Avoid splashing liquids on the outer surfaces, the plate holder,
or other parts of the instrument. Wipe away all splashes
immediately and decontaminate surfaces in case of splashes of
biohazardous liquids. Refer to Chapter 7 for details.
