General Instrument Safety - Applied Biosystems 7500 Getting Started

Preface

General Instrument Safety

General Instrument Safety
Moving and
Lifting the
Instrument
Moving and
Lifting Stand-
Alone Computers
and Monitors
Operating the
Instrument
Cleaning or
Decontaminating
the Instrument
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PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. Use this product only as
specified in this document. Using this instrument in a manner not specified by
Applied Biosystems may result in personal injury or damage to the instrument.
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. The instrument is to be moved
and positioned only by the personnel or vendor specified in the applicable site
preparation guide. If you decide to lift or move the instrument after it has been installed,
do not attempt to lift or move the instrument without the assistance of others, the use of
appropriate moving equipment, and proper lifting techniques. Improper lifting can cause
painful and permanent back injury. Depending on the weight, moving or lifting an
instrument may require two or more persons.
Do not attempt to lift or move the computer or the monitor without
the assistance of others. Depending on the weight of the computer and/or the monitor,
moving them may require two or more people.
Things to consider before lifting the computer and/or the monitor:
• Make sure that you have a secure, comfortable grip on the computer or the monitor
when lifting.
• Make sure that the path from where the object is to where it is being moved is clear
of obstructions.
• Do not lift an object and twist your torso at the same time.
• Keep your spine in a good neutral position while lifting with your legs.
• Participants should coordinate lift and move intentions with each other before
lifting and carrying.
• Instead of lifting the object from the packing box, carefully tilt the box on its side
and hold it stationary while someone slides the contents out of the box.
Ensure that anyone who operates the instrument has:
• Received instructions in both general safety practices for laboratories and specific
safety practices for the instrument.
• Read and understood all applicable Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). See
"About MSDSs" on
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. Use this instrument as specified
by Applied Biosystems. Using this instrument in a manner not specified by
Applied Biosystems may result in personal injury or damage to the instrument.
Before using a cleaning or decontamination method other than those
recommended by the manufacturer, verify with the manufacturer that the proposed
method will not damage the equipment
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