ASSURANCE
GDS®
PPMX
USER
MANUAL
5
Safety
Interlock
The
PPMX
is
configured
with
a
safety
interlock,
which
is
used
when
the
rotating
cover
is
installed
on
the
instrument.
The
safety
interlock
prevents
the
instrument
from
operating
when
the
rotating
cover
is
open.
Pipette
Heads
The
instrument
is
capable
of
generating
significant
forces
that
could
cause
potential
injury
to
the
user.
For
an
instrument
with
the
rotating
cover
installed,
the
safety
interlock
in
the
cover
will
disable
the
instrument
movement
if
the
cover
on
the
instrument
is
open.
For
an
instrument
installed
in
a
hood,
the
external
safety
interlock
sensor
mounted
on
the
instrument
will
disable
the
instrument
movement
if
the
hood
door
is
open.
Tip
Waste
Container
The
tip
waste
container
should
be
emptied
in
accordance
with
national
and
local
safety
regulations.
Tray
The
moving
tray
is
capable
of
causing
injury
by
pinching.
For
an
instrument
with
the
rotating
cover
installed,
the
safety
interlock
in
the
cover
will
disable
the
instrument
movement
if
the
cover
on
the
instrument
is
open.
Liquids
Observe
safe
laboratory
practices
when
handling
liquids.
If
working
with
biological
samples
or
chemical
substances,
ensure
that
there
is
proper
ventilation,
and
wear
personal
protective
equipment
(PPE),
such
as
safety
glasses,
gloves,
and
protective
clothing
at
all
times.
Refer
to
the
Safety
Data
Sheets
for
solvents
before
use.
Replacement
Parts
Be
sure
to
use
only
replacement
parts
specified
in
this
user
manual.
Do
not
repair
or
change
parts
which
are
not
listed
in
this
user
manual.
If
it
is
necessary
to
change
parts
not
listed,
please
contact
BioControl
Systems
technical
services.
