Qiagen QIAsymphony AS, Operating Manual

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QIAsymphony SP/AS Consolidated Operating Guide 12/2017 14
2 Safety Information
This consolidated operating guide contains information about warnings and cautions that must be
followed by the user to ensure safe operation of the QIAsymphony SP/AS instruments and to
maintain the instruments in a safe condition.
Possible hazards that could harm the user or result in damage to the instrument are clearly stated
at the appropriate places throughout this consolidated operating guide.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided
by the equipment may be impaired.
The following safety conventions are used throughout this consolidated operating guide.
WARNING
The term WARNING is used to inform you about situations that could result in
personal injury to other persons.
Details about these circumstances are given in a box like this one.
CAUTION
The term CAUTION is used to inform you about situations that could result in
damage to an instrument or other equipment.
Details about these circumstances are given in a box like this one.
The advice given in this manual is intended to supplement, not supersede, the normal safety
requirements prevailing in the user’s country.
2.1 Proper use
Important
The QIAsymphony SP/AS must only be operated by qualified personnel who have been
appropriately trained.
Servicing of the QIAsymphony SP/AS must only be performed by QIAGEN Field Service
Specialists.