SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
/ BIOLOGICAL SAFETY
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MosaiQ 125 - User Manual - November 2020 - Reference n°: MMSURM.0010.02
Obstruction of Access to Mains Power Supply
DANGER
Improper positioning of the
MosaiQ 125
can cause accidents, fire or
serious damage to the
MosaiQ 125
because it cannot be switched
off or disconnected from the mains power supply.
Ensure that the power supply and mains switch are easily accessible.
4.3 BIOLOGICAL
SAFETY
For the overall safety of laboratory personnel and equipment, please read the following
information regarding biological safety precautions before operating the
MosaiQ 125
.
Risk of Infection
DANGER
The
MosaiQ 125
must be treated as potentially infectious. Improper
handling of infectious parts will cause skin irritations, illnesses and
possible death.
Strictly follow the local and national provisions, legislation and laboratory
regulations.
Strictly follow your laboratory rules regarding protective clothing.
Avoid contact between wound /mucus membrane and samples/test reagents or
parts of the
MosaiQ 125
.
Clean, disinfect and decontaminate the
MosaiQ 125
immediately if potentially
infectious material has been spilled.
Do not use broken or chipped tubes or bottles.
Observe the instructions for the correct use of reagents.
Observe the legal regulations for the handling of infectious or potentially infectious
material.
The
MosaiQ 125
will be cleaned, disinfected and decontaminated before servicing.
For more information please refer to
chapter 12
of this manual.
Organic Solvents
NOTICE
Canisters and hoses can be seriously damaged by some organic
solvents and become unusable. Please follow the cleaning
instructions provided in this manual.
4.4
SAFETY AND TIPS ABOUT DISPOSAL AND
DECONTAMINATION
The following information is provided to ensure the safe handling, decontamination
and disposal of system fluids, electrical equipment, batteries, infectious waste, non-
contaminated parts and decontamination products.
Electrical and Electronic Equipment
The European directive about the waste of electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE) statement is applicable only to European countries. At the
end of the life cycle of the
MosaiQ 125
, do not dispose of the device as unsorted
municipal waste, even if it is decontaminated. Please refer to the dismantling
and recycling instructions available at Quotient Suisse SA. Additionally, the
MosaiQ 125
may be shipped to Quotient for recycling in accordance with
the WEEE regulations. Refer to contract terms and conditions for applicable
recycling and shipping fees.
Misuse of Battery
WARNING
The product contains an internal lithium battery. There is a risk
of fire and explosions, which can cause burns if the battery is not
handled properly.
INFO
The only battery used in the
MosaiQ 125
is part of the computer
workstation.
Do not attempt to recharge the battery.
Do not expose the battery to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F).
Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or expose the battery
to fire or water.
Spare batteries must match the values (nominal voltage, nominal current, and
type) specified by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the local and national provisions or
legislation in force in your country.
