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GENERAL NOTES
SAFETY INFORMATION
Operator qualification
Only appropriately trained operators are qualified to operate the device.
Environmental conditions
The Photometer
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is approved for indoor use only
.
For further environmental conditions see chapter 11.1.
Patient ambience
The Photometer
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may not be used in the patient ambience.
Electrical Safety
This device was examined and left the factory in perfect technical condition. To preserve this and protect safe and
faultless operation, the operator must follow the orders and remarks of this operating manual.
Connect the device to grounded power outlets only. All peripheral devices that are connected to the Photometer
4040
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must comply with safety standard EN 60950. Before connecting read the documentation of the peripheral
devices.
Opening covers or removing parts of the instrument, except where this can be achieved manually without the use
of any tool, may expose voltage-carrying components. Connectors can be live, too. Never try to maintain or repair
an open instrument which is carrying voltage.
Repairs at the device including replacement of the Lithium battery may be carried out only by authorized specialist
staff. Through improper repairs the warranty extinguishes, and the operator can be heavily jeopardized.
If suspected the device can no longer be operated safely, turn it off and take steps to ensure that no one will
subsequently attempt to use it.
Electromagnetic waves
Devices that emit electromagnetic waves may affect measured data, or cause the Photometer
4040
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to malfunc-
tion. Do not operate the following devices in the same room where the Photometer
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is installed: mobile
phone, transceiver, cordless phone, and other electrical devices that generate electromagnetic waves.
Reagents
Regarding reagents follow the safety as well as the operating instructions of the manufacturers.
Pay attention to the currently valid German “Gefahrstoffverordnung” (GefStoffV)!
Biological safety
Liquid waste is potentially biologically hazardous. Always wear gloves if handling those materials. Do not touch
parts of the device other than those specified. Consult the laboratory protocol for handling biohazardous materials.
Pay attention to the currently valid German “Biostoffverordnung” (BioStoffV)!
Spillings and cleaning
If a sample is spilled on the device, wipe up immediately and apply disinfectant.
Waste
Handle liquid waste properly, according to legislation on water pollution, and on the treatment of drainage and
waste matter.