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Warning! Potential Biohazards.
Some assays or specimens may pose a
biohazard. Adequate safety precautions should be taken as outlined in the
assay’s package insert. This hazard is noted by the symbol shown here. Always
wear safety glasses and appropriate protective equipment, such as chemically
resistant rubber gloves and apron.
Warning! Pinch Hazard.
Some areas of the instrument or its components can
present pinch hazards when the instrument is operating. Depending on the
instrument or component, these areas are marked with the symbol shown here.
Keep hands/fingers clear of these areas when the instrument is operating.
Precautions
The following precautions are provided to help avoid damage to the instrument:
Caution: Service.
The instrument should be serviced by BioTek authorized
service personnel. Only qualified technical personnel should perform
troubleshooting and service procedures on internal components.
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.
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