10.5 Filling of reagent tubes
Risk of injury
Hazardous chemicals
− When working on the device, hazardous chemicals can cause fatal
poisoning or severe skin burns .
• Please observe the safety data sheet in terms of the substances used.
• Please wear your personal protective equipment.
• Never eat or drink within the immediate vicinity of chemicals.
Risk of burns
Hot equipment parts
− Parts of the device can become very hot and cause burns during the
performance of any maintenance work if the waiting time for cooling is not
observed.
• Turn the main switch to position 1.
• Before any maintenance work can be performed, please wait until the
furnace temperature is < 40
0
C.
• Check the furnace temperature in the ELEMENTS software.
Cutting injuries
Broken glass
− Sample tubes and reagent tubes are made of glass and can break. Broken
glass can cause cutting injuries.
• Please check reagent tubes and sample tubes for any damage before
use.
• Please wear protective gloves and goggles when handling with
reagent tubes and sample tubes.
• Replace damaged reagent tubes and sample tubes.
• Do not touch broken glass with unprotected hands.
Risk for eye injuries
Chemicals
− When chemicals are replaced, small particles of the chemicals can float in
the air and burn the eyes.
• Please always wear protective goggles when working with
chemicals.
• Please observe the safety data sheets in terms of the chemicals
used.