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TM321 · Revised 4/15
1.E. Precautions
Important Safety Instructions. Save these instructions.
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Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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This equipment has been designed and tested to CISPR 11 Class A. In a domestic environment it may cause radio
interference, in which case you may need to take measures to mitigate the interference.
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Do not use this device in proximity to sources of strong electromagnetic radiation (e.g., unshielded intentional
RF sources) because these may interfere with the proper operation.
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Do not use this instrument for anything other than its intended use.
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Always disconnect the power before cleaning or performing routine maintenance.
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Do not disassemble unit.
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Do not override the door sensor. Moving parts may cause personal injury.
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Ensure cartridges, Elution Tubes and Plungers are securely inserted in their correct positions and orientation.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the instrument.
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After each run, verify that the Plungers were completely removed from the magnet rods before pressing
Run/Stop to extend the platform.
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Use only Promega Maxwell
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16 cartridges and Plungers designed for use with the appropriate hardware
configuration of the instrument.
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Do not reuse cartridges, Plungers or Elution Tubes.
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Wear gloves when handling the UV Bulb, for example during insertion and removal of the bulb. Do not operate
the UV lamp if the instrument door is open.
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Use only Promega-supplied UV Bulbs (Cat.# SP1080).
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If the equipment is used in a manner other than that specified by Promega, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
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Keep hands clear of instrument platform as it moves in and out of the instrument.
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During elution, the heated elution block at the front of the platform becomes very hot. Do not touch.
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To avoid muscle strain or back injury, use lifting aid sand proper lifting techniques when removing or replacing
the instrument. The Maxwell
®
16 Forensic Instrument weighs 19.4kg (42.7lb) and should be handled by two
people.
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Equipment can be hazardous due to the use of chemical and biohazardous substances.
