Molecular Devices ImageXpress Confocal HT.ai, User Manual

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Safety Information
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Protective Housing and Safety Interlocks
The instrument features a protective outer housing and interlocks, which are designed to
protect you from exposure to laser light, hot surfaces, and moving parts.
The top door of the instrument is interlocked. Do not operate the instrument with the top door
open. Do not disable an interlock. When the top door is open, the laser light source is disabled
to prevent hazards associated with laser emission.
DANGER!
Do not override any interlocks, open the protective housing, or attempt to
gain access to the interior of the instrument. Doing this can damage the instrument
components and result in hazardous exposure to laser light, hot surfaces, moving parts,
or high voltage.
Safety Interlock Failure
If the focusing laser stays on when the top door of the instrument is open, it is unsafe to
continue using the instrument due to a safety interlock failure. Contact Molecular Devices
Support immediately. See
Obtaining Support on page 237 .
Non-Interlocked Panels
The instrument has several panels that are intended for use by field service personnel only and
are not interlocked. All service panels are secured to the protective housing with screws and
require a special tool to remove.
WARNING!
If you are instructed to remove non-interlocked panels, make sure that the
instrument is powered OFF and the power cable is unplugged. Never operate this
instrument with any covers or panels removed. Do not attempt to access the service-
only areas inside the instrument when the power cable is connected.