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BioTek Instruments, Inc.
Caution: Spare Parts. Only approved spare parts should be used for
maintenance. The use of unapproved spare parts and accessories may result in a
loss of warranty and potentially impair instrument performance or cause damage
to the instrument.
Caution: Environmental Conditions. Do not expose the instrument to
temperature extremes. For proper operation, ambient temperatures should
remain within the range listed in the Specifications section. Performance may
be adversely affected if temperatures fluctuate above or below this range.
Storage temperature limits are broader.
Caution: Sodium Hypochlorite. Do not expose any part of the instrument to
the recommended diluted sodium hypochlorite solution (bleach) for more than 20
minutes. Prolonged contact may damage the instrument surfaces. Be certain to
rinse and thoroughly wipe all surfaces.
Caution: Buffer Solution. Although many precautions have been taken to
ensure that the instrument is as corrosion-proof as possible, the instrument is not
sealed and liquids can seep into sensitive components. Make sure that any spilled
buffer solution is wiped off the instrument. Prolonged exposure to salt solution
may corrode parts of the microplate carrier, movement rail, springs, and other
hardware.
Caution: Chemical Compatibility. Some chemicals may cause irreparable
damage to the instrument. The following chemicals have been deemed safe for
use in the instrument: buffer solutions (such as PBS), saline, surfactants,
deionized water, 70% ethyl, isopropyl, or methyl alcohol, 40% formaldehyde, and
20% sodium hydroxide. Never use acetic acid, DMSO, or other organic solvents.
These chemicals may cause severe damage to the instrument. Contact BioTek for
more information and prior to using other questionable chemicals.
Caution: Bovine Serum Albumin. Solutions containing proteins, such as bovine
serum albumin (BSA), will compromise the instrument’s performance over time
unless a strict maintenance protocol is adhered to. See Maintenance procedures
regarding BSA.
Caution: Power Supply. Only use the power supply shipped with the
instrument. Operate this power supply within the range of line voltages listed on
it.
Caution: Disposal. Dispose of the instrument according to Directive
2012/19/EU, “on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)” or local
ordinances.
Caution: Warranty. Failure to follow preventive maintenance protocols may
void the warranty.
Caution: Shipping Hardware. All shipping hardware (e.g., shipping bracket
etc.) must be removed before operating the instrument and reinstalled before
repackaging the instrument for shipment.
Caution: Electromagnetic Environment. Per IEC 61326-2-6 it is the user’s
responsibility to ensure that a compatible electromagnetic environment for this
instrument is provided and maintained in order that the device will perform as
