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Applied Biosystems StepOnePlus User Manual

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September 25, 2007 1:07 am, 4376782_Preface.fm
Preface
General Instrument Safety
Applied Biosystems StepOne
and StepOnePlus
Real-Time PCR Systems
Installation, Networking, and Maintenance Guide
xiv
General Instrument Safety
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD.
Using the 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
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 xv.
Cleaning or
Decontaminating
the Instrument
Before using a cleaning or decontamination method other than those
recommended by the manufacturer, verify with the manufacturer that the proposed method
will not damage the equipment
.

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Applied Biosystems StepOnePlus Specifications

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BrandApplied Biosystems
ModelStepOnePlus
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

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