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Caution: Environmental Conditions. Do not expose the instrument to
temperature extremes. For proper operation, ambient temperatures
should remain within the range listed in the Specifications section.
Performance may be adversely affected if temperatures fluctuate above
or below this range. Storage temperature limits are broader.
Caution: Sodium Hypochlorite. Do not expose any part of the
instrument to the recommended diluted sodium hypochlorite solution
(bleach) for more than 20 minutes. Prolonged contact may damage the
instrument surfaces. Be certain to rinse and thoroughly wipe all surfaces.
Caution: Buffer Solution. Although many precautions have been taken
to ensure that the instrument is as corrosion-proof as possible, the
instrument is not sealed and liquids can seep into sensitive components.
Make sure that any spilled buffer solution is wiped off the instrument.
Prolonged exposure to salt solution may corrode parts of the microplate
carrier, movement rail, springs, and other hardware.
Caution: Chemical Compatibility. Some chemicals may cause
irreparable damage to the instrument. The following chemicals have been
deemed safe for use in the instrument: buffer solutions (such as PBS),
saline, surfactants, deionized water, 70% ethyl, isopropyl, or methyl
alcohol, 40% formaldehyde, and 20% sodium hydroxide. Never use acetic
acid, DMSO, or other organic solvents. These chemicals may cause severe
damage to the instrument. Contact BioTek for more information and prior
to using other questionable chemicals.
Caution: Bovine Serum Albumin. Solutions containing proteins, such
as bovine serum albumin (BSA), will compromise the instrument’s
performance over time unless a strict maintenance protocol is adhered to.
See Maintenance procedures regarding BSA.
Caution: Power Supply. Only use the power supply shipped with the
instrument. Operate this power supply within the range of line voltages
listed on it.
Caution: Disposal. This instrument contains printed circuit boards and
wiring with lead solder. Dispose of the instrument according to Directive
2002/96/EC, “on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE),” or
local ordinances.
Caution: Warranty. Failure to follow preventive maintenance protocols
may void the warranty.
Caution: Shipping Hardware. All shipping hardware (e.g., shipping
bracket etc.) must be removed before operating the instrument and
reinstalled before repackaging the instrument for shipment.
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