Applied Biosystems 7900HT User Manual

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General Instrument Safety
Applied Biosystems 7900HT Fast Real-Time PCR System and SDS Enterprise Database User Guide xvii
General Instrument Safety
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. Use this product only as
specified in this document. Using this instrument in a manner not specified by
Applied Biosystems may result in personal injury or damage to the instrument.
Moving and
Lifting the
Instrument
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. The instrument is to be moved
and positioned only by the personnel or vendor specified in the applicable site
preparation guide. If you decide to lift or move the instrument after it has been
installed, do not attempt to lift or move the instrument without the assistance of
others, the use of appropriate moving equipment, and proper lifting techniques.
Improper lifting can cause painful and permanent back injury. Depending on the
weight, moving or lifting an instrument may require two or more persons.
Moving and
Lifting Stand-
Alone Computers
and Monitors
Do not attempt to lift or move the computer or the monitor
without the assistance of others. Depending on the weight of the computer and/or the
monitor, moving them may require two or more people.
Things to consider before lifting the computer and/or the monitor:
• Make sure that you have a secure, comfortable grip on the computer or the
monitor when lifting.
• Make sure that the path from where the object is to where it is being moved is
clear of obstructions.
• Do not lift an object and twist your torso at the same time.
• Keep your spine in a good neutral position while lifting with your legs.
• Participants should coordinate lift and move intentions with each other before
lifting and carrying.
• Instead of lifting the object from the packing box, carefully tilt the box on its
side and hold it stationary while someone slides the contents out of the box.
Operating the
Instrument
Ensure that anyone who operates the instrument has:
• Received instructions in both general safety practices for laboratories and
specific safety practices for the instrument.
• Read and understood all applicable Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). See
“About MSDSs” on page xviii.
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. Use this instrument as
specified by Applied Biosystems. Using this instrument in a manner not specified by
Applied Biosystems may result in personal injury or damage to the instrument.

Applied Biosystems 7900HT Specifications

General

Brand	Applied Biosystems
Model	7900HT
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English