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Publication 5502-018-REV 1.0
General Safety Information
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this
product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazard, use this product only
as specified. Only qualified BTX personnel should perform service procedures.
To Prevent Hazard or Injury:
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.
DO NOT OPERATE WITH SUSPECTED FAILURES
If you suspect there is damage to the product, have it inspected by qualified BTX service
personnel.
DO NOT CONTACT ELECTRODES
To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product or in this
manual before using the device.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO CONTACT
Do not insert fingers or try to remove electrode or sample during pulsing sequence.
WEAR PROPER EYE PROTECTION DURING ELECTROPORATION
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENT
DO NOT OPERATE IN WET/DAMP CONDITIONS
