Avantik Cryostat QS11 / QS11UV
Avantik
36 Commerce St.
Springfield NJ 07081 / USA
387 779 - English
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HAZARD OF INFECTION
Use the appropriate safety and disinfection measures when working with infectious specimens.
According to the rules and regulations concerning the handling of infectious/radioactive contaminated
material of the respective laboratory, safety clothing (e.g. particle mask, gloves, protective shoe covers) must
be worn.
HAZARD OF BIOLOGICAL DANGER
Specimens used during the intended operation of the instrument might potentially be infectious. For this
reason, it is recommended to observe the general laboratory regulations concerning protection against
danger of infection.
Information on decontamination media, their use, dilution and effective range of application can be read in
the Lab
oratory Biosafety Manual : 1984 of the World Health Organization.
HA
ZARD OF MALFUNCTION
To avoid the hazard of malfunction of an instrument, it must only be operated in a controlled electromagnetic
environment. This means, that transmitters such as mobile phones must not be operated in their close
vicinity.
In case of malfunctions and/or service work, please turn off the instrument and contact your local dealer.
CARE IN USING MICROTOME KNIFE
To diminish the danger of being injured by the knife or blade, use the knife guard when adjusting specimen
and knife. If possible, the specimen should be clamped in before the knife is inserted into the knife holder.
Before changing the knife holder, always remove blade or
knif
e! Unused knives should always be kept in a
knife case. Never place the knife with the cutting edge upwards. Never try to catch a dropping knife!! Never
check the sharpness of the cutting edge with your fingers. The cutting edge is extremely sharp!
WASTE DISPOSAL
All debris, waste, defrosting liquid as well as infectious and radioactive contaminated material from operation
must be disposed of in accordance with the respective regulations of the lab. Disinfection and cleaning
liquids as well as section waste must be disposed of according to the respective regulations for special
waste!
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