Roche Diagnostics
cobas c 513 analyzer · Software Version 02-05 · Safety Manual · 6.0
18 Safety precautions
Unsuitable environmental conditions Operation outside of the specified ranges may lead to
incorrect results or malfunction of the system.
r Use the system indoors only, and avoid heat and
humidity outside of the specified range.
r Make sure that the system's ventilation openings
always remain unobstructed.
r To maintain the environmental conditions of the
system, perform maintenance in accordance with the
specified intervals.
r Keep the operating instructions undamaged and
available for use. Operating instructions must be
easily accessible for all users.
u For the allowable environmental conditions, see the
user documentation.
Non-approved spare parts Use of non-approved spare parts or devices may result in
malfunction of the system and may render the warranty
null and void.
r Use only spare parts and devices approved by Roche
Diagnostics.
Non-specified consumables Use of non-specified consumables can lead to incorrect
results.
r Do not use consumables that are not intended for use
with the system.
u For a list of supported materials, see the user
documentation.
Miscellaneous safety precautions overview
Power interruption A power failure or momentary drop in voltage may
damage the system or lead to data loss.
r It is recommended to use an uninterruptible power
supply (UPS).
r Ensure regular maintenance of the UPS.
r Perform regular backup of results and system
parameters.
r Do not switch off power while the control unit
accesses the hard disk or storage device.