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Safety Stand
5502-002 Rev 2.0 • www.btxonline.com
Safety Information
Please read the following safety precautions to ensure proper use of
your Safety Stand. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified,
the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
To Prevent Hazard or Injury
Make Proper Connections
Make sure all connections are made properly and securely.
Any signal wire connections to the unit must be no longer than
three meters.
Observe All Terminal Ratings
To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on
the product or in this manual before using the device.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry
Do not touch any electronic circuitry inside of the product. Do not
insert fingers or try to remove electrode or sample during pulsing
sequence.
Do Not Operate with Suspected Failures
If damage is suspected on or to the product do not operate the
product. Contact qualified service personnel to perform inspection.
Place Product in Proper Environment
Review the operating manual for guidelines for proper operating
environments. Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.
Wear proper eye protection
during electroporation
Arcing Can Occur at High Voltages
An unfavorable combination of parameters such as high voltage
settings and a small sample volume with a highly conductive
medium might lead to flashover between the electrodes (ARC) and/
or explosive evaporation of the medium. Reduce voltage or pulse
length to avoid repeating this condition.
Observe all Warning Labels on Product
Read all labels on product to ensure proper usage.
High Voltage Risk
These BTX Safety Stands are designed to connect to a high voltage
power supply adjustable to 3,000 V. High voltage power supplies
present a serious risk of personal injury if not used in accordance
with design and/or use specifications, if used in applications on
products for which they are not intended or designed, or if they
are used by untrained or unqualified personnel.
• The user must read this manual carefully before the
instruments are placed into operation.
• Removing the cover will void the warranty.
• Do not connect or disconnect the high voltage cable with
the high voltage enabled.
• To connect or disconnect the cable, turn line power off and
unplug line (mains) cord.
• Do not touch the electrode tip while the waveforms are
being applied.
If there are any questions about the operation of this equipment,
call BTX Customer service at 1-800-272-2775, or 1-508-893-8999.
Caution Notice
The BTX Safety Stand is intended for laboratory use only and can
be used in research and development applications. These systems
have been designed to meet the standards for electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) intended for laboratory equipment
applications as well as the applicable safety requirements for
electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory
use. The unit itself does not generate waste, but may be used to
treat samples that are hazardous. Please use appropriate PPE and
ensure disposal in accordance with local regulations and practices.
This product should not be used in the presence of a flammable
atmosphere such as an anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen, or
nitrous oxide.
Caution Risk
of Electric Shock
Caution
