Laser Safety Warnings; Biological Safety; Toxic Fumes; Flammable Fluids - Labcyte Echo 525 User Manual

USER GUIDE | Echo® 525 Liquid Handler User Guide Safety Warnings and Precautions

Laser Safety Warnings

The Echo Liquid Handler is a Class I laser instrument that can house up to three optional laser-based barcode scanners.
When operated as specified in this manual, the Echo Liquid Handler does not expose the operator to laser light. Nevertheless,
during a barcode scan, the Class II diode lasers (with maximum power up to 1.0 mW at 650 nm) can be visible from the interior of
the unit. The barcode scanners are not interlocked; therefore, if the Echo Liquid Handler is operated with the covers off, the
operator may be exposed to a Class II laser light hazard. Do not operate the Echo Liquid Handler if its covers have been removed.

Biological Safety

Specimens and reagents containing materials taken from humans should be treated as potentially infectious. Labcyte recommends
using safe laboratory procedures as explained in Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories, located at
(http://www.cdc.gov/biosafety/publications/bmbl5/index.htm).

Toxic Fumes

If the user is working with volatile solvents or toxic substances, an efficient laboratory ventilation system is required to remove any
vapors that may be produced.

Flammable Fluids

The Echo systems have not been evaluated for use with flammable liquids. Due to the risk of arcing due to the high voltages used
in the system, the Echo should not be used with flammable liquids.
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