General Instrument Safety
GeneAmp PCR System 9700 Dual 96 Sample Block Module User Guide xi
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.
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 xi.
Chemical Safety
Chemical Hazard
Warning
CHEMICAL HAZARD. Before handling any chemicals, refer
to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provided by the manufacturer, and
observe all relevant precautions.
CHEMICAL HAZARD. All chemicals in the instrument,
including liquid in the lines, are potentially hazardous. Always determine what
chemicals have been used in the instrument before changing reagents or instrument
components. Wear appropriate eyewear, protective clothing, and gloves when
working on the instrument.
About MSDSs
Chemical manufacturers supply current Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) with
shipments of hazardous chemicals to new customers. They also provide MSDSs with
the first shipment of a hazardous chemical to a customer after an MSDS has been
updated. MSDSs provide the safety information you need to store, handle, transport,
and dispose of the chemicals safely.
Each time you receive a new MSDS packaged with a hazardous chemical, be sure to
replace the appropriate MSDS in your files.