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HEMOCHRON

Jr. Signature Service Manual 4

2.0 Precautions

Safety precautions that are necessary when servicing the HEMOCHRON

Jr. Signature

microcoagulation instrument are summarized below. It is important that these precautions be

carefully read and understood.

WARNING: POTENTIAL BIOHAZARDOUS MATERIAL - Samples that are analyzed by the

HEMOCHRON

Jr. Signature microcoagulation instrument normally contact only the

disposable test cuvettes for this instrument. However, universal safety precautions should be

taken when handling and disassembling the instrument, since an undetected spill may have

occurred. Before servicing the instrument, it should be cleaned and disinfected using the

procedures approved by your laboratory, to avoid spreading contamination to laboratory

personnel or equipment. A 10% bleach/water solution is recommended for cleaning.

IMPORTANT: Do not use organic solvents or strong cleaning solutions as they may damage

the HEMOCHRON

Jr. Signature microcoagulation instrument’s plastic components.

IMPORTANT: Only properly qualified personnel using electro-static discharge (ESD)

preventive measures should attempt to disassemble and service the HEMOCHRON

Jr.

Signature microcoagulation instrument.

IMPORTANT: Before the HEMOCHRON

Jr. Signature microcoagulation instrument is

returned to routine use, the system verification procedure that is outlined at the end of this

manual must be carried out and acceptable results obtained.

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