Promega Corporation ·
2800 Woods Hollow Road
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Madison, WI 53711-5399 USA
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Toll Free in USA 800-356-9526
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Phone 608-274-4330
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Fax 608-277-2516
· www.promega.com
Printed in USA.
Part# TM300
2/08
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Safety Precautions
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 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 instrument.
Do not reuse cartridges or plungers.
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 Instrument weighs 18.9kg (41.7lb) and should be handled
by two people.
Equipment can be hazardous due to the use of chemical and biohazardous substances.
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