Safety and Regulatory Compliance
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Caution: With the exception of cleaning or
replacing light bulbs, refer all servicing to
qualified Bio-Rad personnel or their agents. If you
experience technical difficulties with the
instrument, contact Bio-Rad to schedule service.
The instrument should not be modified or altered
in any way. Alteration voids the manufacturer’s
warranty and might create a potential safety
hazard for the user.
WARNING! If the tray interlock is defeated, there
is a possibility of UV-B radiation hazard due to
UV-B light exposure. Exercise caution when
servicing the instrument.
WARNING! This instrument must be connected to
an appropriate AC voltage outlet that is properly
grounded.
Table 2. Safety cautions and warnings for the instrument
Notice
The ChemiDoc Touch instrument is intended for laboratory use only. This device is meant
for use by specialized personnel who know the health risks associated with reagents used
in electrophoresis. The UV light source is computer controlled, and proper interlocks are
implemented to avoid users’ accidental exposure to UV radiation. Bio-Rad Laboratories,
Inc. is not responsible for any injury or damage caused by use of this instrument for
purposes other than those for which it is intended, or for instrument modifications not
performed by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. or an authorized agent.
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