Safety Information, Continued
Safety
Precautions,
continued
Do not use metal objects when assembling or dissembling a
battery.
Do not heat the battery or expose it to heat. For operating
environment, see Product Specifications (page vii).
If the instrument emits smoke, disconnect the power cord
from the wall outlet and contact a service person.
Symbols
The symbols used on Countess
™
automated cell counter are
explained below.
Used on the instrument to indicate a warning. Consult the
manual to avoid possible personal injury or instrument damage.
Protective earth (Ground)
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) symbol
indicates that this product should not be disposed of in unsorted
municipal waste. Follow local municipal waste ordinances for
proper disposal provisions to reduce the environmental impact
of WEEE. Visit www.invitrogen.com/weee for collection and
recycling options.
The CE mark symbolizes that the product conforms to all
applicable European Community provisions for which this
marking is required. Operation of the instrument is subject to the
conditions described in this manual.
The protection provided by the instrument may be impaired if
the instrument is used in a manner not specified by Invitrogen.
This product conforms to UL61010-1/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1
“Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control, and Laboratory Use, Part I: General Requirements.”
Instruments bearing the TUV symbol are certified by TUV
Product Services to be in conformance with the applicable safety
standards for the US and Canada.
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