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Promega Corporation · 2800 Woods Hollow Road · Madison, WI 53711-5399 USA · Toll Free in USA 800-356-9526 · 608-274-4330 · Fax 608-277-2516
TM320 · Revised 4/15
www.promega.com
1.E. Precautions (continued)
• 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. In a domestic environment 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), as these may interfere with the proper operation.
• Do not use this instrument for anything other than its intended use.
• Always disconnect the power before cleaning or performing routine maintenance.
• Do not disassemble unit.
• Do not override the door sensor. Moving parts or potential exposure to UV light from the bulb may
cause personal injury.
• 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.
• After each run, verify that the plungers have been completely removed from the magnet rods before
pressing Run/Stop to extend the platform.
• Use only Promega Maxwell
®
16 cartridges and plungers designed for use with the appropriate hardware
configuration of the instrument.
• Do not reuse cartridges, plungers or elution tubes
• Wear gloves when handling the bulb, for example during insertion and removal of the bulb. Do not
operate the UV lamp if the instrument door is open.
• The UV bulb contains mercury and must be disposed of properly. To dispose of a bulb, please follow
your institutional requirements for cleanup and disposal of mercury.
• Use only Promega supplied UV bulbs (Cat.# SP1080).
• 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 block at the front of the platform becomes very hot. Do not touch.
• To avoid muscle strain or back injury, use lifting aids and proper lifting techniques when removing or
replacing the instrument. The Maxwell
®
16 MDx Instrument weighs 42.7lb (19.4kg) and should be
handled by two people.
• Equipment can be hazardous due to the use of chemical and biohazardous substances
