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Safety Information
Safety
Follow the instructions in this section to ensure safe operation of the iPrep
™
Purification Instrument. The iPrep
™
Purification Instrument is designed to meet
EN61010-1 Safety Standards. To ensure safe, reliable operation, always operate
the iPrep
™
Purification Instrument according to the instructions in this manual.
Failure to comply with the instructions in this manual may create a potential
safety hazard, and will void the manufacturer’s warranty and void the EN61010-
1 safety standard certification. Invitrogen is not responsible for any injury or
damage caused by use of this instrument when operated for purposes which it is
not intended. All repairs and service should be performed by Invitrogen.
In an emergency, immediately turn the Power Switch Off and unplug the
instrument.
Informational
Symbols
The symbols used on the iPrep
™
Purification Instrument and in the manual are
explained below:
High
Temperature
Caution
Used near the heat block to indicate a warning resulting due to high
temperature.
Biohazard
Used near the area of the tip waste to indicate that the area may be
contaminated with biohazard materials. Do not touch this area without
laboratory gloves.
Used to indicate that water or chemicals should not come into contact with any
part of the instrument. Water or chemicals may cause damage and void the
warranty.
Hazard
Touching the left side of the instrument with wet hands may result in an
electric shock.
Do not touch the surface of the heat block. The temperature of the heat block
may be very high (up to 95ºC) and can cause burns.
Unplug the instrument, if not used for extended periods of time.
When using the instrument, follow standard procedures for quality control and
method development.
Used near the pistons to indicate a crush warning resulting from placing the
hand under the piercing unit which may cause injury.
