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Hybrid Capture System Rotary Shaker 1 User Manual 09/2018
WARNING
Risk of material damage
WARNING/
CAUTION
WARNING/
CAUTION
Only a QIAGEN Field Service Specialist can service or repair the instrument.
The only exceptions are the maintenance activities listed in the
“Maintenance” section, page 23, of this user manual.
Risk of personal injury and material damage
Do not immerse the HCS Rotary Shaker 1 in water or pour liquids over the
instrument as electrical shock may occur.
Risk of improper operation
Do not use this device in close proximity to sources of strong electromagnetic
radiation (e.g. unshielded intentional RF sources), as these can interfere with
the proper operation.
Take the following precautions when operating or working near the HCS Rotary Shaker 1:
Always make certain that the shaker platform and any hardware are secure before
operating the HCS Rotary Shaker 1.
Load the HCS Rotary Shaker 1 symmetrically. Avoid unbalanced loads. When shaking a
single microplate, a second empty microplate must be placed diagonally to balance the
load. Likewise, when shaking 3 microplates, an empty microplate must be placed in the
fourth position to balance the load.
Do not use solvents and flammables on or near the HCS Rotary Shaker 1.