Precautions And Warnings - Alere Cholestech LDX System User Manual

Precautions and Warnings

• Always press STOP. Make sure that the cassette drawer
is closed and the screen is blank before unplugging the
power supply.
• Do not remove the ROM pack while the analyzer
is plugged in.
• Do not allow any liquid, except the sample in a cassette,
inside the analyzer case. If a liquid is spilled on the
analyzer, unplug the power supply and call Alere at once.
• The analyzer drawer must be left empty when not in use.
Do not store cassettes in the analyzer.
• The analyzer must be handled carefully to avoid damage
when moving from site to site. Carry only one analyzer
in an Alere Cholestech LDX
the Alere Cholestech LDX
analyzer. Do not use the Alere Cholestech LDX
Case for air travel as checked baggage. The analyzer
should be shipped in its original box.
• There are no user adjustments in the analyzer. Do not
remove the cover of the analyzer. This will void the
warranty agreement.
• Do not attach any printer or computer to the analyzer
unless using the cable recommended by Alere.
• Keep fingers clear of the cassette drawer when it moves
in or out of the analyzer.
• Protect cassettes from magnetic fields that could damage
the magnetic stripe (e.g., magnetic stirrer).
• Refer to the package insert that accompanies Alere
Cholestech LDX
for testing with each cassette.
• The analyzer has been tested against the applicable
requirements of the EN 61326-2-6 Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) Standards and has successfully met
those requirements.
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