Handling labware racks safely
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G5580A BenchCel Microplate Handler Quick Guide
Handling labware racks safely
Carrying the labware racks
The labware racks store the stacks of labware (microplates, tip boxes, and tube racks)
that are processed during a protocol run. This topic describes how to carry labware
racks safely.
WARNING
Do not hold a rack by the interior edges. The interior edges can have sharp surfaces
that can cause cuts if handled improperly.
CAUTION
A rack that is fully loaded with labware can be heavy. Grasp the rack handle firmly to
prevent the rack from slipping or tilting.
To carry a rack, firmly grasp the rack by the handle as shown in the following figure.
Figure
Carrying a front-load rack
Filling and emptying the labware racks
Before you start
WARNING
Make sure you understand how to handle the racks safely.
CAUTION
Before you place labware into a rack that is installed on the BenchCel device, the
clamps in the BenchCel stacker head must be closed (extended). If the clamps are
open the stacker grippers will not prevent the stack of labware from dropping.
Before filling or emptying a rack:
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Position the rack so that the opening is facing you.
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Determine how the microplates should be oriented in the rack.
