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2. Safety
2.1 Safety Instructions
The user’s manual contains important instructions and information related
with operation safety and apparatus maintenance; and is an important part of the
product.
This apparatus is manufactured and tested according to the requirements on
the safety of electrical apparatus for measurement, control and laboratory use.
Most of the reagents used together with the slide stainer are inflammable.
After loading reagents of the apparatus, the entry of any fire source into or
approaching to the apparatus is forbidden.
In order to maintain this condition and guarantee operation safety, operators
must conform to all instructions and warnings specified in this user’s manual.
2.2 Warnings
The safety devices installed by the manufacturer on this apparatus only
constitute the basis of accident prevention. The first responsible persons of
operation safety are all the organizations related to the apparatus, and second
responsible persons including operation, maintenance or repair personnel. In order
to guarantee smooth operation of the apparatus, conformity to the following
instructions and warnings must be guaranteed.
Handling of reagents
The disassembly or remodeling of the protective devices on the apparatus and
its accessories is forbidden; and only authorized maintainers can repair the
apparatus and handle the internal modules of the apparatus.
For the apparatus part marked with the warning triangle sign, the personnel
concerned must follow the correct operation directives defined in this manual during
operation or replacement. Non-conformity may cause accidents, personnel injuries,
or apparatus or accessory damages.
This warning sign is used to indicate the apparatus which becomes burning
hot on its surface during operation.
The touch of these surfaces may result in scalding.
Handle the reagents with great caution!
Operators shall wear rubber gloves and goggles when handling the chemicals used
by this apparatus.
Dispose of wasted reagents carefully according to the regulatory requirements and
waste management policies of corresponding organizations.