Operator’s Manual
Operating Procedure
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Only the cleaning tasks indicated in this user manual must be carried out. Before connecting the equipment, make
sure that the mains voltage matches that indicated on the nameplate.
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Avoid direct contact with materials that may be infectious or represent other risks to the human body. Always
wear protective gloves and a lab coat when handling or cleaning equipment. If biological material is spilled on or
inside the instrument, clean it according to sanitary regulations. All material must be disposed of according to the
applicable regulation. Leave a space of at least 20 cm (8 inches) on the back of the machine for proper ventilation.
The instrument requires periodic cleaning and disinfection procedures on the part of the user. Frequency and
mode are indicated in the maintenance section of this manual
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The user must observe the chemical and biological hazard protection regulations, as specified in the health pre-
cautions presented in this User Manual, during handling and loading of samples, controls, specific reagents, cali-
brators and thinners, during the operation of maintenance and during the procedures of decontamination, disin-
fection and disposal of parts of the instrument or instrument as a whole.
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The instructions of the kits with which the machine is used include information about the samples to be used and
the species that interfere.
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Do not use the instrument if it does not work correctly. The contacts of electrical connections (plugs, sockets, etc.)
lead to electrical voltages. All live parts can cause an electric shock, please revise section 3.1 electrical safety. Use
a separate power outlet for the equipment. To reduce the risk of electric shock, never handle the inside of the
equipment without having disconnected it from the power supply.
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Always disconnect the system before proceeding with any maintenance. It is essential to perform the preventive
maintenance actions described to ensure the correct use of the equipment. The maintenance will be carried out
with the equipment disconnected and having allowed the temperature zones to cool down. This manual includes
the importance of proper maintenance stated in section 5 maintenance. In the service manual, periodic mainte-
nance procedures are provided to limit the effects of wear and/or ageing. The risks associated with the improper
maintenance of the instrument have been highlighted in this manual. Periodic maintenance procedures are pro-
vided in the service manual to limit the effects of wear and/or ageing. Dangers for the safety of the user and that
of the patient. Hazards arising from malfunction, maintenance and ageing and contributing factors.
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The team leader must ensure that the ambient light allows the correct lighting of the work areas, both for the
set-up, as for the routines and maintenance. The team leader must ensure that the safety distances around the
equipment are maintained. Position the equipment so that it is not exposed to water or steam.
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Avoid direct exposure to air conditioning.
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Place the equipment so that it is not subjected to extreme conditions of temperature and humidity.
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Position the equipment so that it is not subjected to vibrations or shocks.
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This Manual has defined the limits for installation, operation, transport, storage, placement of the instrument,
known interferences and the use not permitted by the manufacturer (warnings and Precautions) stated in section
2 installation. A specific installation protocol, defined by the manufacturer, has been prepared in the Service
Manual, which provides for a series of calibration, calibration and verification tests to ensure the obtaining of
valid and reliable results for an analysis session.
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When loading the equipment with the sample tubes, act with caution. This manual includes information on the
kinds of tubes to be used in the 3.1 before using the instrument.
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Do not touch the high temperature zones. Contact with these areas could cause burns.
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Weight and dimensions of the instrument are known and reported in this manual in the technical specification
section. Instructions for correct and stable placement are given in this manual in the placement section.
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Do not reuse single use medical devices.
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