RAL instruments STAINER - 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; 4.1 COMPLIANT USE; 4.2 WARNINGS

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RAL STAINER User guide
4.1 COMPLIANT USE
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Stainer kits from RAL Diagnostics. It is not designed for any other use and cannot be operated using other
reagents than those from RAL Diagnostics.
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maintenance operations.
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rThe reservoir tank must be always in place. See section 7.3.
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this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
4.2 WARNINGS
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indicated on the rear of the appliance. The main supply must not exceed ± 10% of the specified
voltage (100-240V). Failure to follow this instruction can cause a fire or an electric shock.
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on the cable (to disconnect the appliance for example). Failure to follow these instructions can
cause a short circuit or a disconnection that could, in turn, cause a fire or an electric shock.
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Before connecting the product to the mains, check that the electrical installation of the building
complies with national installation regulations.
r Do not use a power cable of a length greater than 3m .
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electric shock, especially with damp hands.
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can be replaced by a battery with the same characteristics (CR1220 3v). If not, it may cause an
explosion. Throwing away used batteries according to your laboratory practises.
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main switch and unplug the mains power supply cable. Contact the RAL Instruments post-sales
service.
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operating and when not operational.
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dangers relative to each reagent are indicated on their respective packaging or see section 6. In
the event of an accident, refer to the relevant safety data sheets.
rAll biological samples, all effluents and all used consumables should be considered to be
potentially dangerous. Once the appliance is no longer used, the user should disinfect and
wash his/her hands.
rThe contact between contaminated hands and the appliance can cause the contamination of
the appliance. In this case, decontaminate the appliance according to current laboratory best
practises. See also section 12.2.
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The guarantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance. Such modifications could avoid the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS