Before Operating The Instrument; Electrical Safety - Molecular Devices SpectraMax Paradigm User Manual

Before Operating the Instrument

Make sure that everyone involved with the operation of the instrument has:
Received instruction in general safety practices for laboratories.
Received instruction in specific safety practices for the instrument.
Read and understood all Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all materials being used.

Electrical Safety

To prevent electrically related injuries and property damage, properly inspect all electrical
equipment before use and immediately report all electrical deficiencies. Contact Molecular
Devices technical support for servicing of equipment that requires the removal of covers or
panels.
WARNING! HIGH VOLTAGE.
electrical shock hazard existing from a high voltage source. All safety instructions
should be read and understood before proceeding with the installation,
maintenance, and servicing of all modules.
Do not remove the instrument covers. To prevent electrical shock, use the supplied power
cords only and connect to a properly grounded wall outlet. Use only multi-plug power strips
that are provided by the manufacturer.
To protect against fire hazard, replace the fuses only with the same type and rating as the
original factory-installed fuses. See
To ensure sufficient ventilation and provide access for disconnecting power from the
instrument, maintain a 20 cm to 30 cm (7.9 in. to 11.8 in.) gap between the rear of the
instrument and the wall.
Molecular Devices recommends turning the power off when the instrument is not in use.
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