Thermo Scientific Vanquish Charger, Operating Manual

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6 • Operation
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6.4.2 Loading Sample Racks or Well Plates
WARNING—Flammable and Hazardous Vapors
Flammable or hazardous vapors can escape from improperly sealed
sample containers with flammable or volatile samples, and can
accumulate inside the device. This can pose health and safety risks and
lead to wrong results.
Observe the following safety guidelines with flammable and volatile
samples:
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Use only vials or well plates that are made gas-tight by means of
caps, sealing mats, or sealing tapes. Refer to the latest list of closures
approved by Thermo Fisher Scientific.
• Inspect vials for cracks or defects before use. Do not use cracked or
damaged vials.
Opening the Front Door
When operating the Charger, you will need to open the front door, for
example, to place or remove the shelf or load or unload sample racks
and well plates. Note the following:
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Before you open the door, check the Mover Status LED on the front
panel. Avoid opening the door when the Mover Status LED is
blinking green. This indicates that the mover is currently executing
an operation.
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When you open the door while the mover is executing an operation,
the mover will finish the current movement and will then stop.
• It is not possible to issue any commands from Chromeleon while the
door is open. Also, an open door may delay the processing of a
queue.
To open the front door, slightly pull on the door.
If you must move the mover manually after you have opened the door,
gently push the mover into a safe position. Do not use any great force
when moving the mover by hand.