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this document, there are no known hazards associated with the
instrument. However, the operator should be aware of certain situations
that could result in serious injury; these may vary depending on the
instrument type. See Hazards and Precautions.
Hazards and Precautions
Hazards
The following hazards are provided to help avoid injury:
Warning! Power Rating.
The instrument’s power supply 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 two-prong plug adapter to
connect primary power to the external power supply. Use of a two-prong
adapter disconnects the utility ground, creating a severe shock hazard.
Always connect the power supply directly to an appropriate receptacle with a
functional ground.
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. Always wear safety glasses and appropriate protective
equipment, such as chemically resistant rubber gloves and apron.
Warning! Liquids.
Avoid spilling liquids on the reader; 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 off the instrument. 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 methods.
Failure to conduct quality control
checks could result in erroneous test data.
Warning! Reader Data Reduction Protocol. No limits are applied to the
raw absorbance data. All information exported via computer control must be
thoroughly analyzed by the operator.
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