Warnings and Precautions|9
Chemical/Environmental
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.
Liquids. Avoid spilling liquids on the instrument; fluid seepage into internal
components creates a potential for shock hazard or instrument damage. If
a spill occurs while a program is running, stop the program and turn off the
instrument. Wipe up all spills immediately. Do not operate the instrument
if internal components have been exposed to fluid.
Liquids. Do not immerse the instrument, spray it with liquid, or use a
dripping-wet cloth on it. Do not allow water or other cleaning solution to
run into the interior of the instrument. If this happens, contact Technical
Support. Do not soak the touchscreen.
Environmental Conditions. Do not expose the instrument to temperature
extremes. For proper operation, temperature near the instrument should
remain within the range in the Specifications section of this document.
Performance may be adversely affected if temperatures fluctuate above or
below this range
Sodium Hypochlorite. Do not expose any part of the instrument to the
recommended diluted sodium hypochlorite solution for more than 20
minutes. Prolonged contact may damage the instrument surfaces. Be
certain to rinse and thoroughly wipe all surfaces.
Lubricants. Do not apply lubricants to moving parts. Lubricant on
components in the carrier compartment will attract dust and other
particles, which may cause the instrument to produce an error.
Components
Hot Surface. The lamp assembly is hot when the instrument is turned on.
Turn off the reader and allow the bulb to cool for at least 15 minutes
before attempting to replace it.
Accessories. Only accessories that meet the manufacturer's specifications
shall be used with the instrument.
Synergy LX User Manual
1501000N Revision A
BioTek Instruments, Inc.
