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EVOS
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M5000 Imaging System User Guide
General instrument safety
WARNING!
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD.
Use this product only as specified
in this document. Using this instrument in a manner not specified by
Thermo Fisher Scientific may result in personal injury or damage to the
instrument.
Moving and lifting
the instrument
CAUTION!
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD
.
The instrument is to be moved and
positioned only by the personnel or vendor specified in the applicable site
preparation guide. If you decide to lift or move the instrument after it has
been installed, do not attempt to lift or move the instrument without the
assistance of others, the use of appropriate moving equipment, and proper
lifting techniques. Improper lifting can cause painful and permanent back
injury. Depending on the weight, moving or lifting an instrument may
require two or more persons.
Moving and lifting
stand-alone
computers and
monitors
WARNING!
Do not attempt to lift or move the computer or the monitor
without the assistance of others. Depending on the weight of the computer
and/or the monitor, moving them may require two or more people.
Things to consider before lifting the computer and/or the monitor:
•
Make sure that you have a secure, comfortable grip on the computer or the
monitor when lifting.
•
Make sure that the path from where the object is to where it is being moved is
clear of obstructions.
•
Do not lift an object and twist your torso at the same time.
•
Keep your spine in a good neutral position while lifting with your legs.
•
Participants should coordinate lift and move intentions with each other before
lifting and carrying.
•
Instead of lifting the object from the packing box, carefully tilt the box on its
side and hold it stationary while someone slides the contents out of the box.
Operating the
instrument
Ensure that anyone who operates the instrument has:
•
Received instructions in both general safety practices for laboratories and
specific safety practices for the instrument.
•
Read and understood all applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). See “Safety
Data Sheets (SDS)”.
Cleaning or
decontaminating
the instrument
CAUTION!
Using cleaning or decontamination methods other than those
recommended by the manufacturer may compromise the safety or quality
of the instrument.
Removing covers or
parts of the
instrument
CAUTION!
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD
. The instrument is to be serviced
only by trained personnel or vendor specified in the user guide. Do not
remove any covers or parts that require the use of a tool to obtain access to
moving parts. Operators must be trained before being allowed to perform
the hazardous operation.
