Instruction Manual

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Safety during operation
➨ Ensure that while operating the device no persons can
be endangered.
➨ Wear personal protection equipment.
➨ Comply with requirements when using infectious liq-
uids, pathogenic germs, toxic, radioactive or aggres-
sive substances.
➨ Prior to operation check all relevant safety and health
requirements and determine the applicability of regula-
tory limitations prior to use if necessary.
➨ Comply with material safety data sheets and notes on
safe use of the manufacturer.
➨ Comply with the biosafety level of the laboratory.
➨ Use appropriate safety work materials and methods if
necessary, e. g., steam sterilization, sterilization indica-
tors or germicides. For notes concerning the steriliza-
tion of wetted parts, see the “Technical Data” section
and “Cleaning and decontaminating”. It is the user´s
responsibility to ensure effective sterilization.
➨ Never operate a defective or damaged device.
+ Comply with applicable regulations when disposing of
chemicals. Take into consideration that chemicals may
be polluted.
+ Use only OEM spare parts and accessories; other-
wise safety and performance of the equipment as well
as the electromagnetic compatibility of the equipment
might be reduced.
+ In case of leaks, aspirated substances might be re-
leased into the environment. Comply especially with
notes on operation and use.
Ensure that, in case of failure, the system will always re-
turn to a safe status. Provide appropriate protective mea-
sures (i.e., precautions which allow for the requirements
of the respective application) even for the case of failure
and malfunction.
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