Explosive Or Flammability Hazards; Electrical Hazards; Transport; Operating Conditions - BIO RAD ZE5 User Manual

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Explosive or Flammability Hazards

The ZE5 Cell Analyzer system poses no uncommon hazard related to flammability or explosion when
used in a proper manner as specified by Bio-Rad Laboratories.

Electrical Hazards

The ZE5 Cell Analyzer poses no uncommon electrical hazard to operators when installed and
operated properly without physical modification and if connected to a power source of proper
specification.

Transport

Moving the ZE5 Cell Analyzer is not recommended after installation. If the system must be moved,
follow the decontamination procedure in this guide and remove all bulk fluidics. After a move, you
must run the QC process to ensure that the instrument is functioning properly.
Caution: Lift the instrument with the inset handles on the base. To reduce the risk of
personal injury or damage to the instrument, a minimum of two people must perform
this task. Use caution to keep the instrument level, and handle the instrument gently.

Operating Conditions

The ZE5 Cell Analyzer must be operated under the following conditions:
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Temperature range 18–25°C
n Relative humidity 20–60%

Disposal

The ZE5 Cell Analyzer contains electronic or electrical materials; they should be disposed of as
unsorted waste and must be collected separately, according to European Union Directive 2002/96/CE
on waste and electronic equipment — WEEE Directive. Before disposal, contact your local Bio-Rad
representative for country-specific instructions.

Warranty

The ZE5 Cell Analyzer and associated accessories are covered by a standard Bio-Rad warranty.
Contact your local Bio-Rad Laboratories office for details of the warranty.
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