H50/H51 Hematology Analyzer User Manual Safety Guidance
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WARNING
28. The analyzer needs to be disposed of according to local regulations after their useful
lives. Alternatively, they can be returned to the dealer or the manufacturer for
recycling or proper disposal. Please delete or back up safety data contained in the
analyzer before disposing of it.
29. Misuse of electrical equipment may cause electrocution, burns, fire and other
hazards.
30. Due to the use and the environment of this equipment, all parts and surfaces of
H50/H51 Analyzer are potentially infective. Wearing gloves when operating or
maintaining the analyzer and hands washing after work are essential.
31. Only reagents including Lyse, Cleaner, Diluent, Bleach, Hematology Controls and
Hematology Calibrator provided by EDAN or its authorized distributors should be
used. If other reagents are used, Edan will not assure the accuracy of test results
and will not be responsible for the analyzer’s maintenance and repair caused by the
reagents.
32. Don't position the analyzer in some places where it's difficult to disconnect the AC
plug.
1.2.2 Safety Cautions
CAUTION
1. Do not use the analyzer in a dusty environment with bad ventilation or in the
presence of corrosives.
2. Make sure that the time and date of the system are correct.
3. The system is intended to analyze whole blood samples. Never use it to analyze
serum or plasma.
4. If there are clots or bubbles in the blood sample, discard it and collect samples again.
5. Transport, store and use the analyzer, diluent, lyse, cleaner, Hematology Controls
and Hematology Calibrator according to the corresponding user manual.
6. Connect the analyzer with the peripherals recommended by EDAN.
7. Maintain the system as described in the user manual to avoid potential damage.
8. Do not clean the analyzer and accessories with abrasive fabric.
9. Do not immerse the analyzer into liquid under any circumstances.
10. Extreme humidity may affect test results. A relative humidity greater than 80% may
cause inaccurate results.
11. Use this system at a temperature between 18 °C and 32 °C. Outside this range, the
system may produce inaccurate results.
12. The cable tie must be removed before the analyzer is firstly turned on after
completion of its first installation. If not, the analyzer’s operation might be affected or
even worse the analyzer might be damaged.