Chapter 1: Introductione(W
VSpin User Guide
!! INJURY HAZARD !! Keep your fingers, hair, clothing and jewelry away from the VSpin
while it is in motion.
Not all circumstances can be foreseen and more serious injury is possible. It is
the responsibility of
every operator to follow warnings and safety labels, and
keep away from the gripper head whenever it is likely to move.
!! INJURY HAZARD !! Do not attempt to manually unlock the door while the rotor is
moving. Although no longer powered, the buckets may still be rotating at a dangerous speed.
!! INJURY HAZARD !! Do not operate the VSpin if any VSpin components or accessories
are damaged or have been modified in any manner not authorized by Agilent Technologies. Do
not operate the VSpin if foreign objects or liquids are trapped within the chamber. Discontinue
use if the VSpin vibrates or emits noise above normal levels.
!! INJURY HAZARD !! Do not exceed a plate mass of 250 grams (8.82 ounces) for each
bucket. Do not operate the VSpin above speeds of 1500 RPM unless it is securely mounted to a
structure approved by Agilent Technologies.
Hazardous-voltage electronics
!! INJURY HAZARD !! Do not try to gain access to the interior of the VSpin. Do not remove
the exterior panels. Hazardous voltage inside of a device can cause severe injury or death.
!! INJURY HAZARD !! Ensure that the power cords are in good condition and are not
frayed. Use of frayed or damaged power cords can cause injury.
High-pressure gas
!! INJURY HAZARD !! Working with open, charged air lines can result in injury. Turn off
the compressed air line when disconnecting or reconnecting devices that use compressed air.
Contact your facilities department or Automation Solutions Technical Support with questions
about setting up the air line.
Follow the local, state, and federal safety codes f
or the placement and
mounting of gas cylinders. For example, you might have to attach a standard
cylinder bracket to a solid permanent structure to meet or exceed all local
seismic and safety requirements.
Always use good laboratory practices when
handling high- p
ressure cylinders.
Make sure you follow any instructions provided with the cylinders.
!! DAMAGE HAZARD !! Make sure that air supply is properly filtered for
moisture and aerosol impurities; there is no air filter on the VSpin. Dirt in
unfiltered air can build up in air valves and can eventually cause a
malfunction.
Chemical hazards
!! INJURY HAZARD !! Sample plates may contain toxic, caustic or radioactive substances.
If a sample plate containing anything other than innocuous materials breaks apart inside the
VSpin, contact the Automation Solutions Technical Support.
Some chemicals used when working with the VSpin can be hazardous. Make
sure you:
• Follow standard laboratory procedures and cautions when working with
chemic
als.
• Follow your local, state, and federal safety regulations when using
and
disposing of the chemicals.
!! DAMAGE HAZARD !! Trapped liquids may cause corrosion inside the VSpin.
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