Part A - General information cobas p 512
1-20 Operator's Manual - Version 1.6 - 10/2015
1.5.3 Notes on safety
Safety regulations IEC 61010-1 and the applicable national electrical safety guidelines must
be observed!
Safe operation and reliability of the system can only be ensured if
• the electrical installation of the system meets appropriate IEC requirements.
• prescribed installation is performed by a trained expert.
• visual inspection, PE conductor test, insulation test and leakage current test are carried
out by a qualified electrician, if necessary. (e.g. according to BGV A3 or other applicable
safety guidelines)
• the system is operated in accordance with the operating instructions.
1.5.4 Electrical safety
The system is delivered in a technically flawless condition and installed in full compliance
with local safety requirements.
WARNING
Electrical Shock!
Never open or remove the housing or parts of the housing of the system, the
computer or the monitor, when the device is turned on!
Disconnect the mains voltage before working inside the device (e.g. cleaning the
camera). Also make sure that the power cannot be reconnected during your
work.
1.5.5 Samples
Blood samples and other biologic/organic materials are to be treated as potentially infectious
and hazardous materials. Therefore, the operator must take the utmost care and attention
because it is possible that he or she will come into direct contact with patient samples!
Risk of infection!
Always wear gloves when working on the system and comply with applicable
laboratory regulations.
If sample material is spilt onto the surface of the system, the affected surface must be cleaned
and disinfected in accordance with national and international regulations using standard
disinfectants.