SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
/ GENERAL SAFETY
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MosaiQ 125 - User Manual - November 2020 - Reference n°: MMSURM.0010.02
4.1 GENERAL
SAFETY
For the overall safety of laboratory personnel and equipment, please read the following
information regarding general safety precautions before operating the
MosaiQ 125
.
Not Following Safety Instructions
WARNING
Not following safety instructions may result in personal injury and
material damage.
Follow all safety instructions included in this manual
Follow all warnings marked on the
MosaiQ 125
.
Improper Use of the
MosaiQ 125
WARNING
Improper use of the
MosaiQ 125
can cause personal injury,
produce erroneous results and cause damage to the
MosaiQ 125
.
The handling and maintenance of the
MosaiQ 125
shall be performed only by
trained and authorized personnel.
For more information about the maintenance of the
MosaiQ 125
please read
chapter 12
of this manual.
Before operating the
MosaiQ 125
, the User Manual shall be read in full and
completely understood.
Only use the
MosaiQ 125
in accordance with the intended use as described in this
manual.
Use only the approved equipment and accessories described herein (e.g.
microarrays, reagent bottles etc.)
The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage, including those to third
parties, caused by improper use or handling of the
MosaiQ 125
.
Missing, Improperly Opened, Damaged or Opened Protective Covers
WARNING
To avoid serious injuries with deadly consequences due to electric
shock or injuries by the
MosaiQ 125
(e.g. contusion, cuts etc.),
secured protective covers may only be opened or removed for
certain maintenance procedures and with the highest level of
caution.
Only perform the maintenance procedures described in this manual.
Make sure that no one is working on the
MosaiQ 125
and that all covers are attached
and closed before reconnecting the
MosaiQ 125
to the mains power supply.
Make sure that all covers are attached and intact before switching on the
MosaiQ 125
.
Switch off the
MosaiQ 125
, disconnect it from the mains power supply and protect the
MosaiQ 125
against restarting if protective covers/gears are missing or damaged.
Make sure that the motion of the pipettor, magazine station, or reagent carriage
has stopped before opening covers and/or accessing the working area of the
MosaiQ 125
.
Do not touch the pipettor, magazine station, or reagent carriage and other moving
parts while the
MosaiQ 125
is in operation.
Follow the safety instructions provided in this manual for all maintenance
procedures.
Overheating
WARNING
Improper positioning of the
MosaiQ 125
may cause fire or serious
damage to the
MosaiQ 125
in case of overheating.
Do not block or cover ventilation slots.
The air must be able to circulate.
(ventilation slots)
