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Safety Information
This section describes the safe use of the instrument. Safety includes an understanding of the
information in this guide, the safety labels on the instrument, and the precautions that you must
follow before and during operation of the instrument.
It is important to confirm that everyone involved with the operation of the instrument has:
Received instruction in general safety practices for laboratories.
Received instruction in specific safety practices for the instrument.
Read and understood all Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all materials being used.
Read and understood all instrument documentation, including all warnings and cautions.
Always remember that the key to safety is operating the instrument with care.
DANGER!
If the instrument is used in a manner not specified by Molecular Devices, the
protection provided by the equipment might be impaired.
Safety Symbols in This Guide
All safety symbols in the user guide are framed within a triangle. An exclamation mark is used
for most safety symbols. Other symbols can warn of specific hazards, such as biohazard,
electrical, or laser safety warnings.
When danger, warning, or caution statements appear in this guide, be careful to follow the
specific safety information related to them.
The following safety symbols appear in this guide. Each symbol implies a particular amount of
observation or recommended procedure as described:
DANGER!
A danger statement indicates a situation or operation that could cause
serious personal injury or death if precautions are not followed. The danger symbol
can vary depending on the hazard. The definition of the symbol is included in the text
of the statement.
WARNING!
A warning statement indicates a situation or operation that could cause
personal injury if precautions are not followed. The warning symbol can vary
depending on the hazard. The definition of the symbol is included in the text of the
statement.
CAUTION! A caution statement indicates a situation or operation that could cause
damage to the instrument or loss of data if correct procedures are not followed.
In addition, the following user-attention symbols appear in this guide:
Note: A note calls attention to significant information.
Tip: A tip provides useful information or a shortcut, but is not essential to the completion
of a procedure.