Thermo Scientific Vanquish Charger, Operating Manual

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6 • Operation
Vanquish Charger Operating Manual Page 43
6.2 Safety Guidelines for Operation
When operating the Charger, pay attention to the following safety
guidelines:
Observe all warning messages and precautionary statements presented
in section 2.3 Safety Precautions (see page 19 ).
CAUTION—Moving Parts
Parts inside the Charger are moving when the device is operating and
can cause minor injury. Do not open the door during the phases when
parts inside the Charger are moving. During these phases, the
Mover
Status LED on the Charger is blinking green.
CAUTION—High Luminosity of Barcode Reader
The high luminosity produced by the LED inside the barcode reader can
cause serious eye injury. Do not use light-focusing instruments for
viewing the light output.
WARNING—Flammable and Hazardous Vapors from Spills
Flammable or hazardous vapors from sample spills can accumulate
inside the device. This can pose health and safety risks.
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Follow the guidelines for preventing spills below.
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If a spill occurs inside the Charger, turn the Charger power off. Clean
up the spill and leave the Charger door open. Allow sufficient time
for the spill to dry and any vapors to disperse before putting the
Charger back into use.
To prevent spills, follow these guidelines:
• Ensure that well plates and sample racks are properly positioned
inside the shelf.
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Ensure that the shelf is properly mounted on the shelf locking rail.