AFA ultraCUBE User Manual
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1.3
For the safety of operating personnel
1. Make sure that the power supply module is properly grounded. Employ a power cable
with a grounding prong, plugged to a power receptacle with a grounded receptacle. DO
NOT operate the unit if it is not properly grounded.
2. The unit is equipped with a power plug appropriate for the destination country. DO NOT,
under any circumstances, remove the grounding prong from the power cord.
3. Always disconnect power to the equipment (unplug) before performing any service or
maintenance. Reconnect power only as instructed.
4. Employ only the 12 volt DC power module provided with the unit, or a replacement
provided by Covaris.
5. Follow all precautions when changing the UV lamp. Avoid exposure to direct or strongly
reflected germicidal ultraviolet rays. Germicidal ultraviolet rays are harmful to the eyes
and skin.
6. THE ULTRAVIOLET LAMP CONTAINS MERCURY (Hg). Handle carefully to avoid
breaking the lamp. Dispose of used lamps according to disposal laws. For further
information, see one of the following websites or contact Covaris.
www.lamprecycle.org
(North America)
www.lamprecycling.com
(North America)
www.mercuryrecycling.co.uk
(UK)
www.malampe.org
(France)
7. If there is a safety related malfunction, DO NOT operate the equipment and contact
Covaris immediately.
8. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired. Do not remove safety labeling.
1.4
To prevent damage to the equipment:
1. The AFA ultraCUBE system is designed for indoor use and to operate in typical ambient
laboratory conditions e.g., 19°C to 25°C (66°F to 77°C)
.
DO NOT operate the instrument
in a cold room environment. The system is designed to operate with a water bath and re-
circulating heater/chiller apparatus to control sample temperature.
2. The AFA ultraCUBE system is designed for use with chilled or room temperature bath
water. Condensation, however, may form on interior surfaces and drip onto the bench
top when the instrument bath water is chilled.
3. Distilled or de-ionized water should be used to fill the water bath.
4. Do not employ isopropyl alcohol, ammonia-based or abrasive cleaners on the water tank,
as these will damage the acrylic surfaces.
5. When bleaching the Ultrasonicator system, turn off and disconnect the hoses to the AFA
ultraCUBE system.
6. The WCS 2.0 requires periodic filter and UV lamp replacement, as described in this
manual.
7. Do not directly handle the UV lamp
– only handle it while wearing cotton or laboratory
gloves to avoid fingerprints on the lamp glass.
1.5
Acronyms employed in this User Manual
WCS 2.0
– Water Conditioning System version 2
UV
– Ultraviolet
AFA™ – Adaptive Focused Acoustics
