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Safety Notice
China RoHS Caution Label
China RoHS Caution Label
This logo indicates that this electronic information product contains certain toxic or hazardous
substances or elements, and can be used safely during its environmental protection use period. The
number in the middle of the logo indicates the environmental protection use period for the
product. The outer circle indicates that the product can be recycled. The logo also signifies that the
product should be recycled immediately after its environmental protection use period has expired.
The date on the label indicates the date of manufacture.
Warnings and Cautions Found in this Manual
Please read and observe all cautions and instructions. Remember, the most important key to safety
is to operate the Biomek NX with care.
The warnings and cautions found within this document are listed below.
WARNING
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Beckman Coulter, Inc., the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
WARNING
Dark non-reflective material affects the sensitivity of the light curtain and
adversely impact its effectiveness. Typical lab dress, such as lab coats and latex
gloves, do not degrade light curtain operation; however, it is advisable to test the
impact of the all lab dress on light curtain sensitivity before operating the Biomek
NX. Verify lab dress impact on light curtain sensitivity as follows: Use Manual
Control in Biomek Software and insert the material no more than 1” past and
approximately 21” above the light curtain panel. Make sure the solid amber
indicator light changes to blinking amber.