Qiagen QIAgility, User Manual

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Safety Information
QIAgility User Manual 11/2011 1-3
WARNING Risk of personal injury
[W7]
The robotic arm moves during position calibration while
the instrument lid is raised. Never click any buttons while
parts of your body are within the instrument workspace.
In case of emergency, switch off the QIAgility at the power
switch at the rear of the instrument and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet.
1.2 Electrical safety
Disconnect the line power cord from the power outlet before
servicing.
WARNING Electrical hazard
[W8]
Any interruption of the protective conductor (earth/ground
lead) inside or outside the instrument or disconnection of
the protective conductor terminal is likely to make the
instrument dangerous.
Intentional interruption is prohibited.
Lethal voltages inside the instrument
When the instrument is connected to line power, terminals
may be live, and opening covers or removing parts is likely
to expose live parts.
WARNING UV irradiation hazard
[W9]
An electronic interlock ensures that the instrument lid must
be closed for operation of the UV lamp. Under no
circumstances should this interlock be disabled.
To ensure satisfactory and safe operation of the QIAgility:

Connect the line power cord to a line power outlet that
has a protective conductor (earth/ground).

Do not adjust or replace internal parts of the instrument.

Do not operate the instrument with any covers or parts
removed.

If liquid has spilled inside the instrument, switch off the
instrument, disconnect it from the power outlet, and
contact QIAGEN Technical Services.