Electrical Safety Warnings - Labcyte Echo 520 User Manual

Electrical safety warnings

Always observe the following electrical safety warnings:
Warning: Plug the Echo liquid handler into a grounded circuit (Class 1)
capable of delivering at least:
 15 A for a 100–120 VAC~ power source.
 10 A for a 200–240 VAC~ power source.
If you are unable to insert an AC plug into your AC receptacle, contact an
electrician to correct the situation.
Warning: The Echo liquid handler operates with voltages and currents
that can be lethal. Pushing objects of any kind into the Echo liquid handler,
through slots or holes in its covers, may cause serious electrical shock or
may short out electrical circuits or parts. Do not spill any liquid inside or on
the Echo liquid handler.
Warning: The Echo liquid handler contains user-replaceable AC power
fuses. The fuse holder contains two fuses. Use only the specified
replacement fuses and the fuse replacement procedure found at
the AC power fuse" on page
the Echo liquid handler could have an electrical problem. Do not use a
malfunctioning Echo liquid handler. Contact Labcyte Service and Support
(see "Contact information" on page
Warning: Do not use AC power cords if the following conditions exist:
 The power cords are frayed or damaged.
Other attached cords, cables, or receptacles are frayed or damaged.

Use of damaged power cords can cause an electrical shock hazard and
result in severe injury.
Warning: Do not connect (plug in) or disconnect (unplug) AC power cords
if the following conditions exist:
 The Echo liquid handler, or attached equipment, has been exposed to
excessive moisture, or to liquids that have been spilled on it.
 The Echo liquid handler, or any of its subassemblies or components,
has been dropped or damaged.
 You suspect service or repair is required.
 The Echo liquid handler is being cleaned, handled during a
maintenance procedure, or repaired—except as directed in the
applicable written procedure.
These conditions can cause an electrical shock hazard and result in severe
injury.
6-18. If a fuse requires repeated replacement,
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