Important User Information - GE Amersham Typhoon Operating Instructions Manual

1 Introduction

1.2 Important user information

1.2 Important user information
Read this before operating the
product
All users must read the entire Operating Instructions before installing, operating or
maintaining the product.
Always keep the Operating Instructions at hand when operating the product.
Do not operate the product in any other way than described in the user documentation.
If you do, you may be exposed to hazards that can lead to personal injury and you may
cause damage to the equipment.
Intended use of the
Amersham Typhoon scanner
The Amersham Typhoon scanner is a versatile laser scanner that can be used for many
different imaging applications, including:
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Amersham Typhoon scanner is intended for research use only, and shall not be used in
any clinical procedures or for diagnostic purposes.
Prerequisites
In order to operate Amersham Typhoon scanner in the way it is intended, the following
prerequisites must be fulfilled:
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imaging of storage phosphor screens
fluorescence imaging with multiple lasers, for example for muliplex Western blotting
and two-dimensional difference gel electrophoresis (2D DIGE)
imaging of gels with colorimetric stains
densitometric imaging, for example of Coomassie™ blue stained gels
You must have read and understood the safety instructions in the user documenta-
tion.
All operations should be performed by qualified personnel who are adequately
trained.
Amersham Typhoon Operating Instructions 29193226 AC