MODULE 1: SERVICE TOOLS
1-14 ARCHITECT
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RSH Service Training Guide
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY 201532-102
GENERAL SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
Operation, maintenance and servicing of this system may expose individuals to potential safety and health
hazards. All work must be performed in accordance with procedures described in the ARCHITECT
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System Operations Manual and/or RSH Service and Support Manual.
Review the Hazard and Safety Information contained in the ARCHITECT RSH Service
and Support Manual Section: General /How to Use This Manual/Overview and the
ARCHITECT System Operations Manual, Section 8: Hazards
NOTE: Safety information, including standard warning conventions, including
hazard signal words (example, WARNING) and symbols are contained in the
INTRODUCTION section of this training guide. It is recommended that you
review the information contained there.
Precautions
• Smoking, eating, or drinking is prohibited in the lab and any area where handling of test samples
occurs.
• A lab coat, disposable gloves, and eye protection must always be worn in the lab.
• Keep surfaces dry around the instrument and electrical connectors.
• Do not disconnect any electrical connection while the instrument power is ON. Follow instructions for
correctly powering down the instrument and all connected equipment before performing service
maintenance.
• Use only approved power cords and electrical accessories, such as those supplied with the instrument,
to protect against electrical shock. Connect power cords only to properly grounded outlets.
• Follow the basic safety rules for mechanical equipment operation. Never allow any part of your body
or clothing to enter a range of mechanical movement during system operation.
• Follow the basic safety rules which apply for operation of Class 2 lasers. Do not stare into the light
source.
• Practice good habits of electrical safety.
• Some reagents, calibrators, controls and consumables contain sodium azide as a preservative. To
prevent formation of lead or copper azide, flush drains thoroughly with water after disposing of
solutions containing sodium azide.
• Probes are sharp and potentially contaminated with infectious materials. Avoid contact with the tip of
these parts. Dispose of Sharps in appropriately designated/marked containers.
• Review safety precautions for reagents, calibrators, controls, consumables and other chemicals you are
using in product package inserts and/or Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
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