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RTCA SP Instrument Operator’s Manual
XII. Warnings and Precautions
Handling Requirements
e RTCA SP Instrument must only be used by trained and skilled personnel. It is essential
that the following safety information required for installation and operation of the RTCA
SP Instrument is carefully read and observed. Please ensure that this safety information is
accessible to every employee working with the RTCA SP Instrument.
Follow all safety instructions printed on or attached to the instrument.
Observe all general safety precautions applicable to electrical instruments.
Do not access any electrical parts while the RTCA SP Instrument is connected to the
mains.
Never touch switches or power cords with wet hands.
Do not open the housing of the RTCA SP Instrument.
Never clean the instrument without turning the instrument power switch o and
disconnecting the power cord.
Only authorized service personnel are allowed to perform service operations or repairs
required for this instrument.
Do not open the clamp plate of the RTCA SP Station during measurement as this will
cause an open circuit, leading to an error message in the RTCA So ware.
For your own safety, please consider all biological material as potentially infectious.
Handling and disposal of such material should be performed according to local
safety guidelines. Spills should be immediately disinfected with an appropriate
disinfectant solution to avoid spreading infection to, and contamination of,
laboratory personnel or equipment. When working with potentially infectious
material, please do always use protective gloves (powder-free).
Please refer to the section on Maintenance and Care for instructions on cleaning the
RTCA SP Instrument.
Warnings and Precautions