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Brief Warnings, Precautions and Limitations
NOTE: Within this document, text in bolded, purple-colored font indicates hyperlinks in the electronic
document. The word “Solana” is interchangeable with the word “instrument” or “device” throughout
this manual.
◼ Always operate Solana on a surface that is level, dry, and stable, away from direct intense lighting.
◼ Operation of Solana should occur at room temperatures between 15°C to 35°C.
◼ Highly intense light and vibrations may influence results and must be avoided.
◼ Never move Solana while in operation or in the unlocked position.
◼ Do not expose Solana to strong electromagnetic radiation.
◼ Do not use a power adapter other than the adapter provided with Solana.
◼ Do not drop Solana as it could damage the unit.
◼ Never place objects on top of Solana.
◼ Never start testing without reaction tubes inserted.
◼ Do not re-open/open the lid of the reaction tube once it has been closed.
◼ Pouring liquids into testing wells can damage Solana. Avoid spilling bleach in the well as this can cause
corrosion of the internal parts, which can cause failure of the instrument.
◼ Maintenance and decontamination of workspace and equipment should follow and be performed
according to established laboratory protocols and schedules. Quidel does not require preventative
maintenance for the instrument as a requirement.
◼ Turn off Solana when not in use.
Safety Precautions
Solana is designed to provide safe and reliable operation when used in accordance with instructions in this
User Manual. If Solana is used in a manner not specified in the User Manual, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
All warnings and precautions should be followed to minimize personal injury or damage to the device.
Warning!
To reduce the risk of electrical shock:
◼ Unplug Solana before cleaning. Should the Solana instrument need to be moved for bench-top cleaning,
please engage the transport lock prior to doing so. See Transport Lock section for details.
◼ Plug the device into an approved, properly installed receptacle or Universal Power Supply.
◼ Do not immerse in water or cleaning solutions.
◼ Do not open instrument housing or disassemble the device.
◼ Use the appropriate power cord for the region.
Failure to follow these warnings invalidates the warranty.
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