Moving Parts Safety - Molecular Devices SpectraMax Paradigm User Manual

SpectraMax Paradigm Multi-Mode Detection Platform User Guide

Moving Parts Safety

To prevent injury due to moving parts, observe the following:
Never try to exchange labware, reagents, or tools while the instrument is operating.
Never try to physically restrict the moving components of the instrument.
Keep the instrument work area clear to prevent obstruction of the movement. Provide
clearance in the front of the instrument of 18 cm (7.1 in.) for the microplate drawer and
15 cm (5.9 in.) for the detection cartridge drawer.
The instrument has adjustable optics to define the read height, or z-height. In a top
read, the read height is the gap between the lens and the top of the microplate, or the
top of the lid if the microplate is lidded.
Transport locks are placed on the detection cartridge drawers and the microplate drawer to
protect the instrument from damage during shipping. The transport locks must be removed
before powering on the instrument.
To move the microplate drawer or the detection cartridge drawers into or out of the
instrument, always use the buttons on the keypad or the controls in the software. See
Detection Cartridges on page 84
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CAUTION! To prevent damage to the instrument, the height of the microplate must
not exceed 25 mm, including the lid if the microplate is lidded.
CAUTION! To prevent damage to the installed detection cartridges and the
instrument, do not manually slide the detection cartridge drawer in or out when the
instrument is powered on or when one or more detection cartridges are installed in
the drawer.
Note: Observe all warnings and cautions listed for all external devices attached to or in
use during the operation of the instrument. See the applicable user guide for the
operating and safety procedures of that device.
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