Promega Corporation · 2800 Woods Hollow Road · Madison, WI 53711-5399 USA · Toll Free in USA 800-356-9526 · 608-274-4330 · Fax 608-277-2516
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TM411 · Revised 4/15
1.H. Precautions
Important Safety Instructions. Save these instructions.
• 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.
• This equipment has been designed and tested to CISPR 11 Class A. It may cause radio interference, in
which case you may need to take measures to mitigate the interference.
• Do not use this device in proximity to sources of strong electromagnetic radiation (e.g., unshielded
intentional RF sources), as these may interfere with the proper operation.
• Do not use this instrument for anything other than its designed purpose.
• Always disconnect the power to the instrument and the Tablet PC before cleaning or performing routine
maintenance.
• Do not disassemble unit.
• Ensure cartridges, elution tubes and plungers have been securely inserted in their correct positions and
orientation. Failure to do so may result in damage to the instrument.
• Use only Promega Maxwell
®
RSC branded and supplied cartridges, plungers and elution tubes.
• Do not reuse cartridges, plungers or elution tubes.
• If the equipment is used in a manner other than that specified by Promega, the protection provided by
the equipment may be impaired.
• Keep hands clear of instrument platform as it moves in and out of the instrument.
• During elution, the heated elution block at the front of the platform becomes very hot. Do not touch.
• To avoid muscle strain or back injury, use lifting aids and proper lifting techniques when removing or
replacing the instrument.
• Equipment can be hazardous due to the use of chemical and biohazardous substances.
• Instrument door should be opened and closed only by using the Maxwell
®
RSC software. Do not
manually pry the door open or override the door sensor during protocol operation, as it will result in the
protocol being aborted.
• This instrument can be used with potentially biohazardous materials. Use appropriate personal
protective equipment (gloves, safety goggles, lab coat, etc.) for handling and disposing of biohazardous
materials.
• Do not load any additional software programs on the Tablet PC supplied with Maxwell
®
RSC
Instrument. Additional programs may cause the application to slow down.