Working Conditions - HORIBA ABX Micros 60 User Manual

2.2. Safety Precautions
Electronic and moving parts:
The following parts must not be handled or checked by the user:
- Electrical power supply.
- Electronic circuit boards.
◆Operator injury may occur from an electric shock. Electronic components can
shock and injure the user. Do not tamper with the instrument and do not re-
move any components (covers, doors, panels and so on) unless otherwise in-
structed within this document.
◆Moving parts: It is strictly forbidden to disable sensors as it may cause op-
erator injuries. Protection covers must not be opened during instrument op-
erations.
◆The battery may explode if it is not replaced correctly! Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommanded by the manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2.3. Biological risks
Consider all specimens, reagents, calibrators, controls, etc... that contain hu-
man blood or serum as potentially infectious ! Use established, good laborato-
ry working practices when handling specimens. Wear protective gear, gloves,
lab coats, safety glasses and/or face shields, and follow other bio-safety prac-
tices as specified in OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens Rule (29 CFR part 1910.
1030) or equivalent bio-safety procedures.
HORIBA ABX uses disinfectant product for instrument decontamination and highly recommends it
to decontaminate your instrument (See Section 6,
page 6-3)

3. Working conditions

3.1. Environment
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ABX Micros
The operation of the
eration of the instrument at altitudes of over 2000 Meters (6000 feet) is not recommended.
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The ABX Micros 60
CATEGORY II and POLLUTION DEGREE 2 (IEC 61010-1) Please contact your local HORIBA ABX rep-
resentative for information regarding operation locations, when it does not comply with the rec-
ommended specifications.
3.2. Location
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ABX Micros 60
The
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Please note that the ABX Micros
grams (66 lbs).
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Avoid exposure to sunlight.
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Place your instrument where it is not exposed to water or vapor.
1.1.3. General Cleaning of the
60
should be restricted to indoor location use only. Op-
is designed for safety from voltages surges according to INSTALLATION
should be placed on a clean and leveled table or workbench.
60, printer and reagents weigh approximately 30 kilo-
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