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Hazards
The following hazard warnings are provided to help avoid injury:
Warning! Power Rating. The instrument’s power supply or power cord must
be connected to a power receptacle that provides voltage and current within the
specified rating for the system. Use of an incompatible power receptacle may
produce electrical shock and fire hazards.
Warning! Electrical Grounding. Never use a plug adapter to connect primary
power to the external power supply. Use of an adapter disconnects the utility
ground, creating a severe shock hazard. Always connect the power cord directly to
an appropriate receptacle with a functional ground.
Warning! Service. Only qualified technical personnel should perform service
procedures on internal components.
Warning! Accessories. Only accessories which meet the manufacturer’s
specifications shall be used with the instrument.
Warning! Liquids. Avoid spilling liquids on the instrument; fluid seepage into
internal components creates a potential for shock hazard or instrument damage. If a
spill occurs while a program is running, abort the program and turn the instrument
off. Wipe up all spills immediately. Do not operate the instrument if internal
components have been exposed to fluid.
Warning! Unspecified Use. Failure to operate this equipment according to the
guidelines and safeguards specified in this manual could result in a hazardous
condition.
Warning! Software Quality Control. The operator must follow the
manufacturer’s assay package insert when modifying software parameters and
establishing reading, washing, or dispensing methods. Failure to conduct quality
control checks could result in erroneous test data.
Warning! Internal Voltage. Always turn off the power switch and unplug the
power supply before cleaning the outer surface of the instrument.
Warning! Potential Biohazards. Some assays or specimens may pose a
biohazard. Adequate safety precautions should be taken as outlined in the assay’s
package insert. This hazard is noted by the symbol shown here. Always wear safety
glasses and appropriate protective equipment, such as chemically resistant rubber
gloves and apron.
Warning! Laser Beam. Serious eye injury may occur if you stare directly into
the laser beam of the barcode scanner during operation of the scanner. This hazard
is noted by the symbol shown here. Do not look directly into the laser beam during
operation of the scanner.
BioTek Instruments, Inc.
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