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OsmoTECH XT Single-Sample Micro-Osmometer Service Guide
FCC Statement
WARNING:
Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Industry Canada Statement
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
ATTENTION: Tout changement ou modification non
expressément approuvé par la partie responsable de la
conformité pourrait annuler l’autorisation de l’utilisateur
d’utiliser l’équipement.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
BIOHAZARDOUS MATERIAL CAUTION
WARNING: Handle all biohazardous materials according
to established good laboratory practices and follow
your institution exposure control plan. Persons handling
blood and body fluid samples must be trained in
blood-borne hazards and should observe Universal
Precautions for Preventing Transmission of Bloodborne
Infections as defined by the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC). The Universal Precautions
guideline provides infection control by treating all
blood and body fluids as if known to be infectious. Use
personal protective equipment such as gloves, gowns,
etc., to prevent exposure. Store biohazardous materials
in regulated waste containers and dispose of these
materials in a safe and acceptable manner that is in
compliance with all country, state and local
requirements.
If a biohazardous material is spilled on or inside the
equipment, decontaminate the equipment using a 1%
bleach solution, or as outlined by those policies and
procedures established within your institution.
To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate this
product in an explosive atmosphere.
Use caution and appropriate personal protective
equipment (PPE) if you must put your hands inside the
osmometer. Placing hands into the opening could result
in skin punctures or other injuries.
