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Promega Maxwell
®
CSC 48 Instrument | TM623 | Revised 6/20
1.8 Precautions
Important Safety Instructions. Save these instructions.
• Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• This equipment has been designed and tested to CISPR 11 Class A. It may cause radio
interference, in which case you may need to take measures to mitigate the interference.
• Do not use this device in proximity to sources of strong electromagnetic radiation (e.g.,
unshielded intentional RF sources) because these may interfere with the proper operation.
• Do not use this instrument for anything other than its designed purpose.
• Always disconnect the power to the instrument and the Tablet PC before cleaning or
performing routine maintenance.
• Do not disassemble unit.
• Ensure cartridges, elution tubes and plungers have been securely inserted in their correct
positions and orientation. Failure to do so may result in damage to the instrument.
• Use only Promega-supplied cartridges, plungers and elution tubes.
• Do not reuse cartridges, plungers or elution tubes.
• If the equipment is used in a manner other than that specified by Promega, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
• Keep hands clear of instrument platform as it moves in and out of the instrument.
• During elution, the heated elution blocks at the front and middle of the platform become hot.
Do not touch.
• To avoid muscle strain or back injury, use lifting aids and proper lifting techniques when
removing or replacing the instrument.
• Instrument door should be opened and closed only by using the Maxwell
®
CSC 48 software.
Do not manually pry the door open or override the door sensor during operation because it
will result in the method being aborted.
• This instrument can be used with potentially biohazardous samples. Use appropriate
personal protective equipment (gloves, safety goggles, lab coat, etc.) for handling and
disposing of biohazardous materials.
• Do not load any additional software programs on the Tablet PC supplied with Maxwell
®
CSC
48 Instrument. Additional programs may cause the application to slow down.
• Do not attempt to replace the UV lamp. Replacing the UV lamp requires special tools.
Contact Promega Technical Services if the UV lamp needs replacement.
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