Electrical safety
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Maintain the device by following the instructions in
Maintaining the device
on Page 53
to ensure best performance. Otherwise, it might result in
device malfunction or even personal injury.
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Only the technical support authorized by the manufacturer or the qualified,
trained personnel can unpack, install, move, and maintain the device.
Incorrect operations might cause inaccurate sequencing results or damage
to the device.
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Do not move the device after the technical support have installed and
debugged the device. Incorrect operations might cause inaccurate
sequencing results. If you require to re-position the device, contact the
technical support.
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Only trained professionals such as doctors, technicians, or laboratory
assistants can operate the device.
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Do not operate the device in the presence of flammable or explosive
liquids, vapors or gases. Otherwise, it might result in device malfunction.
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Do not disconnect the power cord when the device is on.
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Do not place tubes or reagent cartridges on the device. Liquids seeping into
the device might cause malfunction.
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Do not reuse the disposable items.
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If malfunctions related to fluidics lines (for example, bubbles) occur during
sequencing, solve the problems before you restart a sequencing run.
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If you have maintenance questions that are not mentioned in this manual,
consult the technical support.
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Only the components provided by the manufacturer can be used for
device maintenance. Unapproved components might damage the device or
degrade performance.
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The device is a clinical laboratory analysis instrument and it is intended to
be used in in vitro diagnosis. Therefore, the doctor should make clinical
judgments according to sequencing and other clinical results.
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The device is verified before delivery. If serious deviation occurs during use,
contact the technical support for calibration.
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Only the technical support can replace the cooling liquid.
Electrical safety
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Before initial use of the device, assess the electromagnetic environment in
which the device will be used.