CAUTION
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Knowledge of how to use UNICORN is required to safely oper-
ate the product. Refer to UNICORN user documentation as re-
quired.
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Do not insert your fingers or other objects into fans or other
moving parts.
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Make sure that clothing or other equipment does not get
caught in the pinch valves.
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Before use, check that the column is not damaged or otherwise
defective. Damaged or defective columns may leak.
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Do not use chemicals at temperatures above the specified
limits.
NOTICE
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Only use flow kits, supplied by GE Healthcare.
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Excessive temperatures may damage the equipment. Do not
run the system at higher temperatures than the specified
maximum operation temperature as stated on the system la-
bel.
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Check that the Pressure Control Regulator for the system air
supply is set to the pressure stated in the specifications.
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Keep UV flow cell clean. Do not allow solutions containing
dissolved salts, proteins or other solid solutes to dry out in the
flow cell. Do not allow particles to enter the flow cell, as dam-
age to the flow cell may occur.
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The flow rate may under no circumstances exceed the specified
column maximum flow rate. Excessive flow may affect the
packed medium, causing the pressure to exceed the specified
column maximum pressure. Excessive pressure may also
damage the flow kit.
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Ensure that the chromatography media, columns and system
components are compatible with NaOH at the concentration,
time, and temperatures used.
ÄKTA ready Operating Instructions 28960345 AD 21
2 Safety instructions
2.1 Safety precautions
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