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Covaris
Part Number: 010516 Rev B | March 2020
ML230 Setup & Instruction Manual
Warnings
For the Safety of Operating Personnel:
• Make sure that the equipment is properly grounded.
DO NOT
operate if it is not properly grounded.
• The unit is equipped with a power plug appropriate for the destination country.
DO NOT
, under any circumstances, remove the
grounding prong from the power cord.
•
DO NOT
attempt to operate the equipment with the safety cover in the open position or without water in the acoustic
assembly; the acoustic system will not work. If there is any indication that the Safety System is not functioning properly,
DO NOT
operate the equipment and contact Covaris immediately.
• If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
To Prevent Damage to the Equipment:
•
The instruments are designed to operate in ambient laboratory conditions e.g., 19 ºC to 25 ºC (66 ºF to 77 ºF).
DO NOT
operate the instrument in a cold room environment; the system is designed to operate with a water bath and includes a
solid state heater/chiller apparatus to control sample temperature.
•
NEVER
run a method without water in the acoustic assembly; this could damage the transducer. The instrument is equipped
with a water level sensor to protect the transducer. The system will not allow the acoustic wave treatment to start unless an
adequate volume of water is detected.
•
DO NOT
leave water in the water bath with instrument power turned off for an extended time as this disables the water
cleaning system within the apparatus.
• AFA-grade water should be used to fill the supply water bottle.
•
DO NOT
employ isopropyl alcohol, ammonia-based or abrasive cleaners on the acoustic assembly.
• Sample plates should be stored in a dry place when not in use.
•
DO NOT
load third party hardware, software, or parts onto the system without consulting with Covaris.