Chapter 2
2. System Description and Setup
2.1. User Information and Precautions
Please read the instructions in this Operator’s Guide carefully before using the Heska
Element COAG
™
Analyzer, and follow all instructions and warnings and keep it handy
for future references.
The Heska Element COAG
™
Analyzer and its cartridges are exclusively intended for
veterinary use. If the Heska Element COAG
™
Analyzer is used in a manner not specified
by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired.
Observe the following:
•
Attempting to open or dismantle the instrument can cause electric shock and will
void the warranty.
•
Protect the instrument from being wet, whether it is exposure to wet locations or to
rain or snow.
•
Use only the power supply that is provided together with the instrument. Use of
any other power supply will damage the instrument, thus, voiding the warranty.
•
It is highly recommended that the power supply be disconnected or the instrument
turned off when not in use.
•
The power supply must be connected to a main power outlet that is grounded and
of a quality normally found in hospitals, domestic and commercial environments.
•
Do not expose the Heska Element COAG
™
Analyzer to extreme temperatures:
below
59 °F
(
15
◦
C
) and above
86 °F
(
30
◦
C
). Never expose the Heska Element
COAG
™
Analyzer near a heat source nor expose it to direct sunlight.
•
It is strongly recommended to inspect the Heska Element COAG
™
Analyzer regu-
larly for damages. If damaged, disconnect instantly and contact Technical Support
for assistance.
•
If the Heska Element COAG
™
Analyzer is accidentally dropped, immediately contact
Technical Support. In this case, no test should be performed until it has been
serviced by authorized personnel.
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