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Element DC5X
Veterinary Chemistry Analyzer
Section 1: Using This Manual
1.1 Cautions and Warnings Used in this Manual
This section contains the safety precautions that must be followed for safe operation of the Element DC5X Analyzer. Before
using this analyzer, please read this section carefully and follow the precautions given so that it may be operated correctly.
The following section lists the meaning of precautions (marks) used in this manual.
WARNING indicates hazardous situations that may lead to serious injury, death, or the transmission of infectious agents if
the precaution is not followed.
CAUTION indicates hazardous situations that may lead to minor injury, moderate injury, or physical damage if the
precaution is not followed.
IMPORTANT indicates improper handling that could have an adverse effect on the accuracy of the measurement values
if the precaution is not followed.
NOTE: indicates procedures requiring special attention, instructions that must be followed, supplementary explanations, etc.
1.2 Operating Cautions
CAUTION
Before using this instrument, please read this Product Manual carefully so that you can operate the analyzer correctly.
CAUTION
When operating this analyzer, be sure to observe the precautions described in this manual. Failure to do so may result in
injuries, property damage, or produce incorrect test results.
CAUTION
This analyzer is an in vitro diagnostic medical device for veterinary hospital use.
Intended use of this equipment is to quantitate the concentration or the activity of the components in blood by using the
DRI-CHEM SLIDES. Do not use the equipment for other purposes.
CAUTION
This analyzer is to be operated only by personnel appropriately trained for its intended use and correct operation.
IMPORTANT
Use consumables on or before their listed expiration date.
1.3 Biohazards and Disposal
WARNING
Used consumbables such as measured slides, tips, mixing cups, sample tubes and cotton swabs and cloths used to clean
the equipment are infectious waste. Process this waste in compliance with any applicable local, state or federal regulations.
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