Roche Diagnostics
cobas c 513 analyzer · Software Version 02-05 · Safety Manual · 6.0
17Safety precautions
Exposure to chemicals r Avoid exposure to chemicals.
Exposure to infectious waste Failure to place an appropriate waste container at the
waste outlet can lead to exposure to infectious waste
material.
r Always place a waste container at the waste outlet
during operation.
r Check the liquid level sensor is fully inserted into the
liquid waste container.
r Follow good laboratory practices and regularly change
lab gloves to minimize the risk of infection and
contamination, especially after contact with waste or
sample material.
Regular cleaning To prevent inaccurate results and unsafe operation of the
system:
r Regularly clean and/or decontaminate the analyzer as
required. Follow good laboratory practices for
cleaning and decontamination.
r Ensure that the laboratory is regularly cleaned and is
maintained in an orderly manner.
Approved cleaning solutions r Use only approved cleaning solutions for cleaning.
Errors in installation Only trained Roche Service representatives may install
the system.
r Leave installation that is not described to trained
Roche Service representatives.
Exchange or removal of parts Unauthorized exchange or removal of system parts can
damage the system or stop it from functioning correctly.
r Do not exchange or remove any part of the analyzer
that is not described in the user documentation.
r Leave replacement of parts not described in the user
documentation to trained Roche Service
representatives.