vi | Preface
Warning! Potential Biohazards. Some assays or specimens may pose a
biohazard. Adequate safety precautions should be taken as outlined in the assay’s
package insert. Always wear safety glasses and appropriate protective equipment,
such as chemical-resistant rubber gloves and apron.
Warning! Unspecified Use. Failure to operate this equipment according to the
guidelines and safeguards specified in this manual could result in a hazardous
condition.
Warning! Software Quality Control. The operator must follow the
manufacturer’s assay package insert when modifying software parameters and
establishing reading methods. Failure to conduct quality control checks
could result in erroneous test data.
Warning! Reader Data Reduction Protocol. No limits are applied to the raw
absorbance data. All information exported via computer control must be
thoroughly analyzed by the operator.
Precautions
The following precautions are provided to help avoid damage to the instrument:
Caution: Service. The instrument should be serviced by BioTek-authorized
personnel.
Caution: Spare Parts. Only approved spare parts should be used for
maintenance. The use of unapproved spare parts and accessories may result in a
loss of warranty and potentially impair instrument performance or cause damage
to the instrument.
Caution: Environmental Conditions. Do not expose the instrument to
temperature extremes. For proper operation, ambient temperatures should remain
within the range listed in the Specifications section. Performance may be
adversely affected if temperatures fluctuate above or below this range. Storage
temperature limits are broader.
Caution: Sodium Hypochlorite. Do not expose any part of the instrument to the
recommended diluted sodium hypochlorite solution (bleach) for more than 20
minutes. Prolonged contact may damage the instrument surfaces. Be certain to
rinse and thoroughly wipe all surfaces.
Caution: Power Supply. Use only the power supply shipped with the
instrument within the range of line voltages listed on it.
Caution: Disposal. This instrument contains printed circuit boards and wiring
with lead solder. Dispose of the instrument according to Directive 2002/96/EC,
“on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE),” or local ordinances.
Caution: Warranty. Failure to follow preventive maintenance protocols may
void the warranty.
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