Human Elisys Quattro, User Manual

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1-6 ELISYS QUATTRO - User Manual HUMAN
Intended Use
Don't load the complete opened drawer! The instrument could tip forward!
Never open screw-attached housing parts while the instrument is on.
There is a risk of injury due to moving parts (fan, motor drives).
Only when directed to do so, should power be applied. If power is applied while any
covers are removed, use extreme caution while servicing the system.
Do not take off the protective cover during a run and do not reach into the
working area.
Improper handling may cause serious damage to the instrument or injure the user.
If you open the flap or cover, verify that the movement of the pipettorhas stopped be-
fore you reach in the working area.
Avoid touching the pipettorand other moving parts while the system is in operation.
Notice that it is possible that the instrument continues processes independently, even
without computer.
Slots and openings are provided for ventilation.
To ensure reliable operation of the instrument and to protect from overheating, these
openings must not be blocked or covered.
1.2.5 Biological Safety
Risk of infection! Handling of samples and reagents:
Avoid contact between skin/mucous membrane and samples/test reagents or parts
of the instrument which were in contact with samples/test reagents.
The above-mentioned parts are to be treated as being potentially infectious.
Reagents can lead to irritation of the skin and mucous membranes.
Use appropriate gloves!
Observe the instructions in the package inserts for a correct use of the reagents.
If sample material is spilled in the system, clean and disinfect it immediately
by the use of a validated method.
For reagent containers and tubings (system liquid and waste), no guarantee
can be provided for any resistance against organic solvents.
For this reason, do not use any organic solvents unless such solvents are expressly
authorised.
It is not possible to autoclave the containers for liquids and waste!
1.2.6 Cleaning the System
Switch the instrument off and disconnect it from the mains supply before
cleaning, disinfection or decontamination.