2 - Safety
General Safety Information
Infinium LiHa and Infinium RoMa Operating Manual - Document # 1000000110155 v00
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2.2 General Safety Information
WARNING
Infinium LiHa and Infinium RoMa are designed and built in accordance with the
present state-of-the-art technology and the recognized technical safety
regulations. Nevertheless, risks to users, property and the environment can arise
if the Infinium LiHa and Infinium RoMa is used without due care and attention.
The safety of all users and personnel depends on the strict observation of these
safety instructions and awareness of the safety-related warnings provided in this
manual.
Please pay great attention to the following general safety information.
This manual must always be available to all persons performing the tasks
described herein.
Legal regulations, such as local, state and federal laws concerning the use or
application, as well as the handling, of dangerous materials in connection with
the Infinium LiHa and Infinium RoMa must be strictly followed.
The operating company is responsible for defining instructions in accordance
with company procedures and local legal requirements. The instructions
provided by the operating company must be strictly observed.
Observe the correct environmental conditions for storage and operation.
Structural changes to the safety devices are forbidden.
Damaged safety devices must be replaced immediately as described in this
manual.
The Infinium LiHa and Infinium RoMa must not be modified in any way without
prior consultation and written approval of Illumina. Authorized modifications to
the system may only be performed by an FSE certified for the repair and
upgrading of the Infinium LiHa and Infinium RoMa.
Illumina will reject any claim resulting from unauthorized modifications.
Fire hazard caused by the improper use of the Infinium LiHa and Infinium
RoMa. The Infinium LiHa and Infinium RoMa should not be installed in
locations where there is a hazard of explosion.
Chemical and biological hazards can be associated with the substances used
or the samples and reagents processed with the Infinium LiHa and Infinium
RoMa (e.g., during loading and unloading). The same applies to waste
disposal.
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Always be aware of possible hazards associated with these substances.
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Use appropriate protective clothing, safety goggles and gloves.
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The handling of substances and the disposal of waste may be subject to
local, state, or federal law, or to regulations with regard to health,
environment, or safety. Strictly observe the corresponding provisions.
Any contamination must be dealt with immediately as described in this
manual.
The user is responsible for ensuring that the Infinium LiHa and Infinium RoMa
is always operated under proper conditions, and that maintenance, service,
and repair tasks are performed with care, on schedule, and only by authorized
personnel.
Risk of incorrect measuring results. After system care or maintenance has
been performed, operation must only be resumed after the correct system
operating conditions have been verified.
Always use recommended consumables and original spare parts for
maintenance and repair to assure good system performance and reliability.