Thermo Scientific KingFisher Duo, User Manual

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Maintenance
Disposal of materials
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If you have spilled infectious agents on the turntable, clean it with a
cloth dampened with water, mild bleach or a mild detergent.
The turntable can only be detached for service purposes, and not for
cleaning purposes.
You can gently rotate the turntable while the instrument is switched off.
If required, wipe the magnetic rods using a soft cloth or tissue paper
soaked in a mild detergent solution (SDS), soap solution or alcohol.
Caution The KingFisher Duo should not be kept close to magnetic
tapes, computer discs or other magnetic storage systems, such as credit
cards, as they can be damaged by the strong magnetic field of the
KingFisher Duo heads.
Do not hold the KingFisher Duo heads close to a PC display, since this
may cause damage to the display.
Do not use metal tools when handling KingFisher Duo heads.
Be careful not to break the magnets while cleaning.
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Warning
This product contains very strong permanent magnets.
People wearing a pacemaker or metallic prostheses should not use this
product. A pacemaker or prostheses may be affected or damaged if it
comes in close contact with a strong magnetic field.
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If required, wipe the shield plate using a soft cloth or tissue paper
soaked in a mild detergent solution (SDS), soap solution or alcohol.
Follow laboratory and country-specific procedures for the disposal of
biohazardous or radioactive waste. Refer to local regulations for the
disposal of infectious material.
Warning The samples can be potentially infectious. Dispose of all used
disposable plates, strips and tip combs, disposable gloves, syringes,
disposable tips, and so on as biohazardous waste.
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If you have spilled infectious agents, carry out the decontamination
procedure.
Warning The decontamination procedure should be performed by
authorized trained personnel in a well-ventilated room wearing
disposable gloves, protective glasses and clothing.
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Cleaning the
magnetic rods
Cleaning the shield
plate
Disposal of
materials
Decontamination
procedure