Molecular Devices ImageXpress Confocal HT.ai, User Manual

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Safety Information
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Water Immersion Option Safety
If your ImageXpress system includes the Water Immersion option, review the following
information to ensure proper operation and to reduce the risk of damage to the instrument and
components.
CAUTION!
Do not remove or change the water immersion objectives that are installed within
the instrument. A Molecular Devices Field Service Engineer must install and remove
water immersion objectives.
Do not touch the leak detection sensor, which is the brass color ring around the top
of the objective below the cap.
Do not place the water immersion controller on top of the instrument or near
electronics. The water immersion controller is not watertight. Water will not be
contained within the controller if water spills into the water immersion controller.
Do not move the water immersion controller to a location that is above or below
where it is installed by the Field Service Engineer. To ensure high-performance
acquisition with water immersion, the Field Service Engineer calibrates the water
dispense rate. If you change the elevation of the water immersion controller, you
can negatively affect the calibration.
Do not attempt to remove the water immersion controller cover. With the exception
of the water bottles, the controller does not contain any user-serviceable parts.
Use only distilled water in the source water bottle. Deionized water can be used,
but is not required. Do not use tap water, and do not reuse the water that is in the
waste bottle.