High Technology, Inc.
109 Production Road,
Walpole MA 02081 USA
Document Number
OM-E-FC-360-30
Revision Level
Rev. 3
Prepared by
J.S. Bolio
Approved by
S. Titov
Effective Date
8/15/2016
Operator’s Manual: HTI BioChem FC-360
HIGH TECHNOLOGY, INC. PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL
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INTENDED USE
BioChem FC-360 is a photometric analyzer for clinical chemistry, it is meant to perform automated analytic
procedures for “in vitro” diagnosis.
Terms of use
1. The instrument must be installed by trained personnel.
2. This instrument is Class 1, Type b, IPX0.
3. The instrument must be used by trained personnel
4. Operation room requirements: Room temperature 20-25ºC; Humidity: 20- 85% (no condensation).
5. The instrument must be connected to a supply line according to current national regulations.
6. This instrument must not be used for purposes other than the ones it has been built for.
7. After switching on the instrument, wait 10 minutes before beginning analysis.
8. After powering off, wait at least 20 seconds before restarting.
9. If line variations are higher than 10%, a ferroresonant voltage regulator or a 1500 VA uninterruptible power
supply (UPS) is recommended.
10.
Read the entire User’s Manual before using the instrument
11. The laboratory must count on a special residues collection service, to handle wastes.
12. Do not discard the analyzer, neither its accessories, along with domestic residues. Check the local terms for
it
s correct elimination. Is the user’s responsibility to deliver the analyzer in the indicated pickup point for
recycling of electric and electronic devices, otherwise get in contact with HTI or its authorized agent to
proceed to its removal in a safe and ecological way.
13. Use only expendables and spare parts provided by HTI or its authorized agent.
14. If any failure occurs, contact your local authorized technical service dept., or contact HTI.
Precautions
Electrical Risks
As with any electronic equipment, electric shock is always a potential threat. Extreme caution should be used
when working around the instrument to avoid contact with any electrical wire or components. DO NOT attempt to
work in any electronic compartment while the power is ON.
Mechanical Risks
Keep lids closed when the instrument is working.
Do not touch mechanical arms or other moving parts while the instrument is working.
Do not wear rings, bracelets, necklaces, etc. as they may get caught in operating mechanical systems.
Do not try to change or touch sample tubes, reagents, etc. when the instrument is running to prevent breakage
and/or an accident when the Reagent Sample Tray moves.
Make sure that the instrument is paused to add reagents, samples, etc.