Access Array System for the Ion Torrent PGM Sequencing System: User Guide
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About This Guide
IMPORTANT
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Before using the instrument, read and understand the safety guidelines in this document.
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in undesirable effects, injury to personnel,
and/or damage to the instrument or to property.
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This guide is for preparing sequencing libraries with Access Array™ reagents.
To prepare
targeted DNA sequencing libraries with Advanta™ NGS Library Reagent Kits, see the
Advanta NGS Library Preparation with Access Array Protocol (PN 101-7885).
Safety Alert Conventions
Fluidigm documentation uses specific conventions for presenting information that may
require your attention. Refer to the following safety alert conventions.
Safety Alerts for Chemicals
For hazards associated with chemicals, this document follows the United Nations Globally
Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) and uses indicators
that include a pictogram and a signal word that indicates the severity level:
Safety Alerts for Instruments
For hazards associated with instruments, this document uses indicators that include a
pictogram and signal words that indicate the severity level:
Indicator
Description
Pictogram (see example) consisting of a symbol on a white background within a red
diamond-shaped frame. Refer to the individual safety data sheet (SDS) for the applicable
pictograms and hazards pertaining to the chemicals being used.
DANGER
Signal word that indicates more severe hazards.
WARNING
Signal word that indicates less severe hazards.
Indicator
Description
Pictogram (see example) consisting of a symbol on a white background within a black
triangle-shaped frame. Refer to the instrument user guide for the applicable
pictograms and hazards pertaining to instrument usage.
DANGER
Signal word that indicates an imminent hazard that will result in severe injury or death
if not avoided.
WARNING
Signal word that indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in serious
injury or death if not avoided.
CAUTION
Signal word that indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in minor
or moderate personal injury if not avoided.
IMPORTANT
Signal word that indicates information necessary for proper use of products or
successful outcome of experiments.
