Safety Information
IMPORTANT: READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT
General Safety
Whenever see the sign Caution! Danger! refer to the manual.
Before using the “DTprime” Real-Time PCR instrument (hereafter – the “instrument” or
“device”), please read this section carefully and pay particular attention to the safety
information. To avoid accidents, as well as breakdown of the instrument and equipment used
therewith, observe the safety rules given below.
If safety rules are violated during exploitation or in case of unintended use of the instrument,
the protection provided by the instrument may worsen and a health hazard may arise.
Do not operate the instrument if humidity exceeds 80% in the room. Condensate formation
may result of a short circuit in the instrument electronics.
The instrument should be saved from shocks and falling.
The instrument must be stored and transported only in a vertical position.
After transport or storage in humid and /or cold conditions, dry out the instrument not less
than 3 hours before connecting it to the supply voltage.
Avoid any liquids or objects getting inside the instrument's cabinet. This may result in
breakdown of the instrument.
“DNA-Technology, Research & Production”, LLC bears no responsibility for any injuries or
damage to health caused by unintended use or unauthorized modifications of the instrument.
Electrical Safety
Prior to connecting the instrument to an electric grid, check the presence of protective
grounding in the socket to which the instrument will be connected as well as integrity of the
power cable. Connection to the socket without grounding is prohibited. Please use the
power cable provided in the set of delivery. If liquid is spilt inside the instrument, disconnect
it from the power supply immediately and contact local service center or distributor.
Please connect the instrument to an electric grid with the corresponding voltage, which is
mentioned on the identification plate of it.
Caution! Danger of electrical shock! Replacement of fuses of the instrument has
to be carried out in compliance with the rules and guidelines of electrical safety
regulations. Fuses have to be replaced only when the instrument is switched off. The
instrument is considered to be unplugged if it is unplugged of the electricity socket and the
USB cable is disconnected from the USB 2.0 port of a PC.
During Operation
Do not expose the instrument to heat and sunlight or bright light from other intensive light
sources.
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