Merck Millipore ReadyStream - Operator and equipment safety

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Operator and equipment safety
All employees who will operate and/or be near the ReadyStream
®
system must comply with
the following:
• Read and understand this user guide before using the ReadyStream
®
instrument. Failure to
follow operating instructions could result in user injury or damage to the instrument.
• Read and understand all maintenance instructions in this user guide before performing
maintenance on the instrument. Failure to follow instructions could result in user injury or
damage to the instrument. Only trained, qualied and authorized technicians are allowed to
perform repair and maintenance tasks.
• Any alteration of the ReadyStream
®
instrument from factory specication may cause unsafe
conditions and will void the product warranty.
• Service should be performed by trained and authorized personnel only. Do not attempt to
open the ReadyStream
®
instrument housing.
• Place the ReadyStream
®
instrument upright on a clean, at, stable, and horizontal surface,
away from any source of excessive heat and close to an easily accessible, properly grounded
power supply outlet. Do not run the instrument in any other position.
• Ensure there is at least 5 cm of open space behind the instruments. Do not obstruct the
ventilation.
• Do not expose the ReadyStream
®
instrument to liquid. If liquid gets inside the instrument
through the ventilation cut-outs at the back of the instrument, avoid any contact with the
instrument, turn the power o, and contact your local representative.
• Do not install the ReadyStream
®
instrument in a humid area with greater than 80% RH.
Humidity can cause electrical shock and short circuit.
• Before cleaning, shut down the ReadyStream
®
instrument and disconnect from the power
source.
• The power supply must be protected by a fuse below the main connection.
• The electrical installation must comply with local standards.
• Do not use or store ammable liquids (kerosene, gasoline, etc.) in or near the
ReadyStream
®
. These substances may evaporate and present a risk of re or explosion.
• The bag + sample + diluent must not exceed the authorized weight on the dispensing
platform of 10 kg.
• Do not apply shock or excessive pressure to the peristaltic pump and the valve actuator.
• Ensure that there is no obstacle that might interfere with the front door.
• Ensure that the front door, peristaltic pump, and valve actuator are correctly positioned.
Improperly positioning may cause malfunction.
• Do not use sharp objects to press the buttons on the digital display/control panel.
• Do not put ngers in the pump. Fingers could be pinched.
• Do not connect the instrument’s RJ45 port to a LAN as this may lead to malfunction of the
LAN network and cause defects in the instrument.
• Use only the provided RS232 barcode scanner and approved accessories. RS232 is powered,
the use of other accessories may lead to malfunction or to damage of the connected
accessories.
• The media unit is heavy, move with care.
• Do not attempt to move the media unit with lled bag in place or connected to the deionized
water loop, risk of ooding.
• Use a container of at least the size mentioned in the respective sections of this user guide.
• Do not run the instrument with the orange cap connected to the dispensing outlet.
• The system operates at a high ow rate (up to 2 liters per minute). Use protective
equipment according to your local regulation, at least safety glasses and a protective lab
coat.