E/LE-series User Manual 3
Warnings
For safety of operating personnel:
1. Make sure that the equipment is properly grounded. DO NOT operate if it is not properly
grounded.
2. The unit is equipped with a power plug appropriate for the destination country. DO NOT, under
any circumstances, remove the grounding prong from the power cord.
3. DO NOT attempt to operate the equipment without the safety door closed. When the safety door
is open, the mechanical positioning system and the acoustic wave system will not run. If there is
any indication that the safety system is not functioning properly, DO NOT operate the equipment
and contact Covaris immediately.
4. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided
by the equipment may be impaired.
To prevent damage to the equipment:
1. The instrument is designed to operate in ambient laboratory conditions e.g., 15 to 32°C (60 to
90°F). DO NOT operate the instrument in a cold room environment; the system is designed to
operate with a water bath and re-circulating heater/chiller apparatus to control sample
temperatures.
2. NEVER run a method without a water bath; this could damage the transducer. The instrument is
equipped with a water level sensor to protect the transducer. The system will not allow the
acoustic wave treatment to start unless an adequate volume of water is present.
3. ONLY distilled or deionized water should be used to fill the water bath.
4. Empty the water bath and wipe dry EVERY day. DO NOT leave water in the tank for extended
time as there is no water filtration or water cleaning system with the apparatus. Drain the
degassing lines (see section 4.5 Shutdown Procedure).
5. Establish a standard of operation and periodically test equipment, as described in the
Maintenance section of this manual.
6. Be advised that loading third party software onto the computer may interfere with the
performance of the Covaris SonoLab™ software. Please consult Covaris.
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