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CASY TT
VIII. Handling Requirements
It is important to observe the following safety instructions and guidelines to ensure safe and reliable
operation of CASY TT:
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Place the instrument on a solid, dry work table that is exposed to neither strong mechanical
vibrations nor high-volume noises (e.g., ultrasonic baths).
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Choose the installation site so that CASY TT is protected from mechanical damage and water and
solvent spillage.
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Choose a room that is as smoke- and dust-free as possible and that has a constant room
temperature of b15°C and +32°C.
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This instrument has been designed and tested to CISPR 11 Class A. In a domestic environment
it may cause radio interference, in which case, you may need to take measures to mitigate the
interference.
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The electromagnetic environment should be evaluated prior to operation of the device.
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Concerning immunity test requirements, the instrument has been designed and tested for
use in controlled electromagnetic environment.
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Do not operate this instrument in close proximity to sources of strong electromagnetic fields
(e.g., unshielded intentional RF sources such as mobile telephones), as these may interfere
with the proper operation.
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For further protection an Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) is recommended, depending
upon the quality of electrical grounding of the local electrical power supply.
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Use the protection shield for every measurement!
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Only trained personnel in a controlled laboratory environment should operate the CASY Instru-
ment.
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All services and repairs should be performed by authorized service technicians only.
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Always ensure that there is sufficient CASY ton in the CASY ton storage container.
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Clean the containers before reusing them.
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Always observe the safety regulations when handling CASY ton and CASY clean.
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Waste contaminated with tissue or cells, e.g., waste container, CASY cups, pipette tips, etc., must
be disposed of according to the recommended rules for handling biohazardous materials.
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Any leaks in the liquid management system must be repaired immediately. Contact your
distributor or authorized service technician.
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When the CASY TT fluid system contains CASY ton, always ensure that it does not dry out, to
prevent malfunction or damage to the fluid system and valves caused by salt crystals.
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Always wear protective clothing, particularly gloves, when handling samples with any risk of
biohazard.
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Dirt or dust particles should not gain access into the device.
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Ensure that all equipment required for sample preparation, e.g., CASY cups, pipette tips, etc.,
are stored in a dust-free environment and are free of any grease or oil. Even minor amounts of
grease or oil my cause high background readings especially with the 60 μm and the 45 μm capil-
lary!
For your own safety, please consider all biological material as potentially infectious. Handling and
disposal of such material should be performed according to local safety guidelines. Spills
should be immediately disinfected with an appropriate disinfectant solution to avoid spread-
ing infection to, and contamination of, laboratory personnel or equipment. When working with
potentially infectious material, always use protective gloves (powder-free).
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Please see chapter
Maintenance and Care
for instructions on cleaning the CASY TT.
Warnings and Precautions
