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QIAcube
Connect Safety Instructions and Quick Start Guide 04/2019
CAUTION
Damage to the instrument
Direct sunlight may bleach parts of the instrument and cause
damage to plastic parts. The QIAcube Connect must be located
out of direct sunlight.
(C6)
Biological safety
Specimens and reagents containing materials from humans should be treated as potentially
infectious. Use safe laboratory procedures as outlined in publications such as Biosafety in
Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, HHS (www.cdc.gov/BMBL).
Samples may contain infectious agents. You should be aware of the health hazard presented
by such agents and should use, store, and dispose of such samples according to the required
safety regulations.
WARNING
Samples containing infectious agents
Some samples used with this instrument may contain infectious
agents. Handle such samples with the greatest of care and in
accordance with the required safety regulations.
Always wear safety glasses, 2 pairs of gloves, and a lab coat.
The responsible body (e.g., laboratory manager) must take the
necessary precautions to ensure that the surrounding workplace
is safe, and that the instrument operators are suitably trained
and not exposed to hazardous levels of infectious agents as
defined in the applicable Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)
or OSHA,* ACGIH,
†
or COSHH
‡
documents.
Venting for fumes and disposal of wastes must be in accordance
with all national, state, and local health and safety regulations
and laws.
(W12)
* OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (United States of America).
†
ACGIH: American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists (United States of America).
‡
COSHH: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (United Kingdom).