1 - About This Manual
Scope of This Manual
Tecan Vacuum Separator (Te-VacS™) Operating Manual, 391236, en, V4.0 7 / 54
1 About This Manual
This Operating Manual describes the Te-VacS and provides all the information
required for operating it safely and for maintaining it in good working order. This
manual must be read carefully before performing any work on the Te-VacS and
before using it.
This chapter outlines the purpose of this manual and specifies the product referred
to. Furthermore, it explains the use of symbols and conventions as well as further
general information.
This Operating Manual contains no software description. For more information on
the software please consult the corresponding software manual. Refer to section
“Reference Documents” [
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1.1 Scope of This Manual
This manual is applies to the Te-VacS.
1.2 Manufacturer
Address of
Manufacturer
Tecan Schweiz AG
Seestrasse 103
CH-8708 Männedorf
Switzerland
1.3 Intended Use
The Te-VacS is used for rapid separation or purification of biological molecules
(e.g., DNA or proteins).
The Te-VacS is an instrument component. The intended use is defined for the
instrument where it is used on. Refer to the corresponding Operating Manual of the
instrument. Refer to section “Reference Documents” [}8].
1.4 Improper Use
Improper use may prejudice the Te-VacS safety concept.
• The Te-VacS must not be used with options or components that are not
approved by Tecan.
• The Te-VacS is not explosion-proof and should not be installed in locations
where there is a hazard of explosion.
• The Te-VacS should not be used in the absence of functional safety devices.
Only liquids suitable for the Te-VacS, with respect to the chemical resistance of the
liquid system and explosion/fire hazard, may be used. Special applications
requiring the use of hazardous substances are run at the user’s own risk.
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