Operator’s
Manual
illumipro-10
Operator’s Manual: ENGLISH
Page 15
Copyright© Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
SN11007, REV. 07/2010
Operational Precautions and Limitations
WARNINGS:
CAUTION: Risk of Danger.
The
illumipro-10
is an electromechanical device
that can cause physical shock or injury to the operator if not used in accordance
with the procedures described in this manual.
LASER RADIATION: Avoid Exposure to Beam.
The
illumipro-10
contains a
class 3R laser product. The laser will not function when the lid is in the open
position,
however, care should be taken in the handling and use of this instrument.
HOT SURFACE: Keep hands Away from Hot Surfaces.
The
illumipro-10
contains a heat block producing temperatures between 55 – 65 C during
operation. Care should be taken to avoid direct contact with the heat block.
CAUTION: Laser Radiation.
The
illumipro-10
contains a laser product.
Service of the unit should be performed only by qualified personnel as optical
exposure to the laser beam may cause injury.
IPX-0
CAUTION: Protect from water.
The
illumipro-10
does not protect from the
egress of water. Do not expose to water or submerge the instrument.
PRECAUTIONS:
•
The
illumipro-10
is an automated instrument that utilizes isothermal Loop-Mediated Amplification
Technology. Care must be taken to avoid contamination of the equipment and workspace by
target and/or amplified nucleic acids. Only qualified personnel should perform molecular testing.
•
The
illumipro-10
is used in conjunction with Meridian Bioscience, Inc’s
illumigene
Loop-
Mediated Amplification in vitro diagnostic products. Samples processed in the
illumipro-10
should be handled in accordance with the instructions provided in specific
illumigene
product
instructions for use.
•
Selected Language cannot be changed while a run is in process.
•
Time and Date cannot be changed while a run is in process
•
Optical System Verifiers must be stored in the case provided. The optical verifiers must be
protected from light and damage. Optical system verifiers should not be stored in the
illumipro-
10.
•
Do not hot swab the optional
illumpro-10
keyboard. CAPS Lock will come on at power-up to
indicate keyboard is online.
•
The optional Keyboard must be plugged in while the
illumipro-10
is powered-off.
•
When not in use, the
illumipro-10
should be stored with the lid closed.
