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Safety
Before you install or operate the system, you must read the safety information� There
is a risk of user injury or damage to the system if the instructions in this manual are not
followed�
Warning!
Risk of personal injury if instructions are not followed�
Caution!
Risk of material damage if instructions are not followed�
Note:
General information or advice on optimal use of the system�
Warning!
The Mabtech ASTOR™ 2 ELISpot reader must only be used by
trained persons�
Warning!
Do not keep or use flammable or non-flammable liquids near the
system. Risk of fire.
Warning!
Use caution when you eject the plate holder� The plate holder
protrudes 12 cm from the machine when fully ejected� Risk of physical injury�
Warning!
Follow the instructions in this manual when you lift or move the
reader� Risk of injury to the persons or damage to the system�
Warning!
Do not use the instrument near sources of strong
electromagnetic radiation (e�g� unshielded intentional RF sources), as these
can interfere with the operation of the instrument�
Warning!
Do not connect faulty equipment to the system� Risk of electrical
shock and damage to the system�
Warning!
Connect all cables correctly when you install the system� Risk of
electrical shock�
Warning!
To disconnect power, unplug either end of the power cable� Place
the reader so that the plug can be easily separated from the wall socket�
Caution!
Only use the microtiter plate types specified under “Technical
specifications.” Other plates can cause malfunction and electrical failure.