User guide

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Safety and Regulatory
Compliance
Important Safety Information
Please read these instructions before attempting to operate the ChemiDoc MP™
imaging system.
This instrument is suitable for research use only. It must be used, therefore, only by
specialized personnel who know the health risks associated with the r
eagents that
ar
e normally used with this instrument.
Use of the ChemiDoc MP imaging system involves UV illumination. Proper
pr
ecautions must be taken to avoid eye and skin exposur
e to the UV radiation. This
instrument is meant for use only by trained personnel who know the health risks
associated with the UV radiation normally used with this instrument. The acrylic
shield provides some UV protection. However, it does not guarantee complete
protection, and it is designed to shield only the person working in front of the
imager.
WARNING!
Use of the acrylic screen does not guarantee the user protection
from UV radiation. The use of protective eyeglasses, mask, and/or gloves is
strongly r
ecommended.