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Important Safety Information
The operator of the GenePix Professional 4200A Microarray Scanner instrument is assumed to be trained in the
correct operation of the instrument and the safety issues. Throughout the
GenePix Professional 4200A Microarray
Scanner User’s Guide,
the word “you” refers to this trained operator.
Safety Text Used In This Guide
Make sure you follow the precautionary statements presented in this guide.
Laser Safety Statement:
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration has implemented regulations for laser products manufactured since August 1, 1976. Compliance is
mandatory for products marketed in the United States.
The scanner is certified as a "Class 1" laser product under
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. Since radiation emitted inside the scanner
is completely
confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape during any phase of normal
user operation.
Warning:
Using controls, making adjustments, or performing procedures other than those specified in the
GenePix 4200A User's Guide may result in hazardous exposure to laser radiation, high voltage, or moving parts.
Exposure to these hazards can cause severe or fatal injury.
Caution:
Indicates that damage to the instrument, loss of data, or invalid data could occur if the user fails to
comply with the advice given.
Important:
Highlights information that is critical for optimal performance of the system.
Note:
Identifies items of general interest.
The Protective Housing
The protective housing and instrument interlocks are designed to protect you from exposure to the laser radiation,
high voltage, or moving parts. You do not need to access the interior of the instrument. There are no serviceable
parts inside.
Warning:
Do not defeat the interlock, open the protective housing, or try to gain access to the interior of the
instrument through any other openings. Opening the housing can damage the instrument components and result in
hazardous exposure to laser radiation, high voltage, or moving parts.
The GenePix 4200A is a Class I laser device. There are high power lasers embedded inside it, but the user cannot
access these. The moving Mirror and Lens Assembly located under the Slide Holder directs and focuses these
Class 3B laser beams directly up, onto the surface of the sample slide.
Slides can be placed safely in the laser’s
scanning area because the slide-loading door has redundant interlocks that block the beams. There are two panels
on the device that are not interlocked, but these are fastened with screws and require a tool to remove them. They
are shown in the Non-Interlocked Panels section below. Do not remove any screws to open the housing!
Important Safety Information
