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ImageXpress Confocal HT.ai High-Content Imaging System User Guide
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Chemical and Biological Safety
Normal operation of the instrument can involve the use of materials that are toxic, flammable,
or otherwise biologically harmful. When using such materials, observe the following
precautions:
Handle infectious samples based on good laboratory procedures and methods to prevent
the spread of disease.
Observe all cautionary information printed on the original containers of solutions before
their use.
Dispose of all waste solutions based on the waste disposal procedures of your facility.
Operate the instrument in accordance with the instructions outlined in this guide, and take
all the required precautions when using pathological, toxic, or radioactive materials.
Splashing of liquids can occur. When working with potentially hazardous liquids, take
applicable safety precautions, such as wearing safety glasses and protective clothing.
Observe the applicable cautionary procedures as defined by your safety officer when
using hazardous materials.
Observe the applicable cautionary procedures as defined by your safety officer when
using flammable solvents in or near an instrument that is powered on.
Observe the applicable cautionary procedures as defined by your safety officer when
using toxic, pathological, or radioactive materials.
WARNING!
Never use the instrument in an environment where potentially damaging
liquids or gases are present.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Observe the cleaning procedures outlined in this guide for the instrument.
Do the following before you clean equipment that has been exposed to hazardous material:
Contact the applicable Chemical and Biological Safety personnel.
Review the Chemical and Biological Safety information contained in this guide. See
Chemical and Biological Safety on page 14 .
Perform only the maintenance tasks described in this guide. Contact Molecular Devices to
inspect and perform preventive maintenance service on the instrument each year. See
Obtaining Support on page 237 .
WARNING! BIOHAZARD.
It is your responsibility to decontaminate components of
the instrument before you return parts to Molecular Devices for repair. Molecular
Devices does not accept items that have not been decontaminated where it is
applicable to do so. If parts are returned, they must be enclosed in a sealed plastic bag
stating that the contents are safe to handle and are not contaminated.
For approved cleaning and maintenance procedures, see Maintenance on page 189 .