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STAR User Manual
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The operator of the Microlab STAR must have attended an appropriate training course. The
procedures contained within this manual have been tested by the manufacturer and are
deemed to be fully functional. Any departure from the procedures given here could lead to
erroneous results or malfunction.
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The following section describes the main safety considerations, electrical and biological, in
operating this product, and the main hazards involved.
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When using Microlab STAR, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) should be observed. Suitable
protective clothing, safety glasses and protective gloves should be worn.
During Microlab STAR operation, do not place hands in the way of moving parts or on the
working deck. Keep your head and hands away from the work surface of the Microlab STAR
when it is in operation – the pipetting arm and channels move fast and it is possible to
sustain an injury. In general, never lean over the Microlab STAR when working with it.
When working with samples, do not switch tubes around after they have been identified by
the barcode reader. This could result in incorrect test data.
When working with samples which will be used in particularly sensitive tests, take into
account evaporation and condensation that may occur while the method is running.
Perform test runs i) with deionized water and ii) with the final liquids, prior to routine use.
Test for all the liquid classes you are going to use.
Liquid level detection needs to be explicitly tested when working with foaming liquids.
If sampling aggressive liquids, use filter tips.
During operation, the Microlab STAR should be shielded from direct sunlight and intense
artificial light.
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