Mechanical Hazards
AEROSET
®
Customer Training Guide Appendix-11
94858-103 — July 2003
MECHANICAL HAZARDS
The AEROSET System is a fully automated, dual pipetting system that
operates under computer control. As with most automated equipment,
there is potential for injury and bodily harm from moving mechanical
components whenever the instrument is in operation. The AEROSET
System minimizes mechanical hazards by providing guards to protect
against accidental contact with moving components, and encoding the
software with safety features.
The AEROSET System requires accurate positioning of all samples,
reagents, calibrators, controls, and consumables on the Analyzer by the
Operator. It is very important that sample cups and reagent cartridges are
correctly positioned before executing any program. Although the Sample
and Reagent Arms are equipped with Probe Rebound™ technology
features to stop the lowering of the probes when an obstacle is detected
in its path, it is never acceptable to reach into the Analyzer’s working
area when the instrument is in an operating mode. Should Operator
intervention be necessary during a run, the run should be interrupted
according to instructions defined in Stop in Section 5, Operating
Instructions.
Operators of the AEROSET System are potentially exposed to the
following moving mechanical components:
• Sample and reagent arms, including probes
• FastTrack™ Sampler
• Carousel Sampler
• Reagent Supply Centers
• Reaction Carousel
• Mixer unit
• Cuvette washer
• ICT™ unit
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