8 Cubis
®
MCA Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
2 Safety Instructions
2.1 Intended Use
The device is a high-resolution balance, which can be used in laboratories . The device
was developed to accurately determine the mass of materials in liquid, paste,
powder, or solid form .
Appropriate containers must be used for loading each type of material . The device
can be used in stand-alone operation or can be operated on a PC .
The device is exclusively designed for use in accordance with these instructions . Any
further use beyond this is considered
improper
.
If the device is
not
used properly: The protective systems of the device may be
impaired . This can lead to unforeseeable personal injury or property damage .
Operating Conditions for the Device
Do
not
use the device in potentially explosive environments . Only use the device
indoors .
The device may only be used with the equipment and under the operating conditions
described in the Technical Data section of these instructions .
2.1.1 Modifications to the Device
If the device is modified, for example by attaching extra components: Device safety
may be affected, or the device may cease to be compliant .
If you have any queries regarding modifications to the device, contact Sartorius .
2.1.2 Repairs to the Device
Device repairs may only be carried out by persons with appropriate specialized
knowledge of the device . If the device is
not
repaired by a specialist: The safety of
the device may be impaired or the quality marks may lose their validity .
We recommend that any repair work, even that not covered by the warranty, is
carried out by Sartorius Service or after consulting with Sartorius Service .
2.2 Personnel Qualification
If people who do
not
have sufficient knowledge on the safe handling of the device
carry out work on the device: Those people may injure themselves or other people
nearby .
t
Ensure that all individuals working on the device possess the necessary knowl-
edge and qualifications (see Chapter “1 .3 Target Groups”, page 7) .
t
If a particular qualification is required for the actions described: Have these
activities carried out by the required target group .
t
If
no
qualification is required for the actions described: Have these activities
carried out by the “user” target group .
