Summary Of Warnings And Cautions - QBC Diagnostics Star Operators & Service Manual

1 – Introduction

Summary of Warnings and Cautions

Carefully observe all warnings and precautions in this manual and on labeling of QBC STAR tubes concern-
ing the safe handling of blood and blood-derived products.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specifi ed by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
Do not, under any circumstances, remove the ground prong from the instrument power plug.
Blood and body fl uids may contain the Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C virus (HCV), human immunode-
fi ciency virus (HIV), or other disease-causing agents. Handle all patient specimens as potential biohazards
capable of transmitting infection. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including laboratory
gloves, when collecting, handling, and processing blood and body fl uids.
In addition to wearing gloves, the use of disposable lab coats or gowns and protective glasses or goggles
is recommended when working around the INSTRUMENT.
ACRIDINE ORANGE REAGENT MAY BE TOXIC; DO NOT INGEST. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES, AND
CLOTHING.
If a tube breaks in the unit, carefully remove THE TUBE with a hemostat or other device, using puncture
resistant utility gloves. CONTACT TECHNICAL SERVICES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Do not handle the QBC STAR tube by the glass collection end of the tube.
Do not use any QBC STAR tube if any part of the carrier or tube is chipped or cracked.
The user should not perform any servicing except as specifi cally stated in this manual. Refer other problems
to trained personnel, or return the instrument to QBC Diagnostics for repair.
Turn instrument power off and unplug the power cord before servicing.
Do not immerse the QBC STAR instrument in water or other liquid.
Before BEGINNING to change the fuses, MAKE SURE THE UNIT'S POWER IS TURNED OFF AND disconnect
the instrument POWER CORD from the POWER SOURCE.
Do not attempt to move the instrument rotor by hand. Moving the rotor manually can cause damage to
the instrument.
L–000867(A) 1–7