Qiagen QIAcuity 911000, User Manual

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The instrument may be electrically unsafe when:
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It or the line power cord appears to be damaged.
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It has been stored under unfavorable conditions for a prolonged period.
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It has been subjected to severe transport stresses.
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Liquids come in contact directly with electrical components of the QIAcuity.
Environment
Operating conditions
WARNING Explosive atmosphere [W8]
The QIAcuity is not designed for use in an explosive atmosphere.
CAUTION Damage to the instrument [C6]
Direct sunlight may bleach parts of the instrument and cause damage to plastic
parts.
The QIAcuity must be located out of direct sunlight.
CAUTION Risk of overheating [C7]
To ensure proper ventilation, maintain a minimum clearance of 10 cm at the
sides and rear of the QIAcuity.
Slits and openings that ensure the ventilation of the QIAcuity must not be
covered.
Biological safety
Specimens and reagents containing materials from humans should be treated as potentially
infectious. Use safe laboratory procedures as outlined in publications such as Biosafety in
Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, HHS (
www.cdc.gov/labs/BMBL.html ).