ImageXpress Pico Automated Cell Imaging System Installation Guide
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Environmental Control System Warnings and Cautions
Take note of the following when using the environmental control system:
WARNING!
Do not operate the environmental control system with substances, or under
conditions, which can cause a risk of explosion, implosion, or the release of gases.
Use a compressed gas supply in a well-ventilated area. The instrument is not air-
tight. Gas can escape into the atmosphere surrounding the instrument. When you
use potentially toxic gas, observe the cautionary procedures your safety officer
defines to maintain a safe work environment, such as the use of an automatic
warning system.
Use only the compressed gas supplies described in this guide, which are CO
2
, N
2
,
and compressed air. Do not attempt to connect a pure O
2
tank or any other gas
supply to the instrument.
WARNING! BIOHAZARD. It is your responsibility to decontaminate components of
the instrument before you return parts to Molecular Devices for repair. Molecular
Devices does not accept items that have not been decontaminated where it is
applicable to do so. If parts are returned, they must be enclosed in a sealed plastic bag
stating that the contents are safe to handle and are not contaminated.
CAUTION!
The environmental control system includes heated tubing that controls the
temperature of the gas flow. Some accessible parts of the tubing and the
humidifying column can reach temperatures of up to 50°C (122°F). Avoid touching
the temperature-controlled parts of the system.
Do not use the instrument with hazardous substances.
If you use any substances or materials that pose a risk of infections with the
instrument, it is your responsibility to apply best practices when handling these
materials.
If the CO
2
port or the N
2
port is not connected to a gas cylinder, use a blind plug
(included)to close it off.
See Using the Environmental Control System on page 54 for details on other cautions and
important information on using the environmental control system.
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