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4 Safety notes
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EUROIMMUN
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ECHANICAL SAFETY
Never place the instrument on an instable table, carriage or similar item. The
instrument can fall and suffer considerable damage as a result or injure the user.
Please comply with the section in the service manual on instructions regarding
lifting and transporting the instrument.
Never open the hood while the instrument is running and never reach into
the work area.
There is always a potential risk of injury through mechanically moving parts with
all automated machines in operation. The instrument is constructed for automatic
processing without any required intervention by the user during operation. The
cover must always remain closed during operation.
By default, a sensor is activated which detects when the cover is open so that the
instrument is automatically paused.
If no sensor is activated, ensure that the pipetting unit is idle when opening
the flap or cover before you reach into the work area.
There is a risk of limbs being crushed or pinched while the robotic arm is in
motion. There is also a potential risk of injury from the pipette tip.
Only reach into the instrument when it is paused and a dialogue window
prompts you to do so. Reaching into the instrument while it is running can
result in injuries and/or affect incubation.
Read all software error messages attentively in the event of an error and perform
the next action carefully.
Avoid coming into contact with the pipette and other moveable parts while the
instrument is in operation. Improper handling can result in damage to the
instrument or injure the user.
B
IOLOGICAL SAFETY
Infection risk!
Handling of samples and reagents:
Avoid skin/mucous membrane contact with samples/test reagents or instrument
parts which come into contact with samples/test reagents. The aforementioned
items should be handled as potentially infectious material.
Direct contact with reagents can result in irritations of the skin and mucous
membrane.
Wear appropriate gloves, a lab coat and eye protection (e.g. safety
glasses)!
The safety equipment provides protection from contamination with patient sera
when loading and unloading the machine.
Follow the instructions in the test kit enclosure to ensure correct usage of the
reagents.