Precautions - Biotek BioStack 4 Operator's Manual

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Warning! Pinch Hazard
present pinch hazards when the instrument is operating. These areas are marked
with the symbol shown here. Keep hands/fingers clear of these areas when the
instrument is operating.
Warning! Cutting of Fingers or Hand Hazard
presents a cutting hazard to fingers/hands when the instrument is operating. The
gripper is marked with the symbol shown here. Keep fingers/hands away from the
gripper when the instrument is operating.

Precautions

The following precautions are provided to help avoid damage to the instrument(s):
Caution: Service
service personnel. Only qualified technical personnel should perform troubleshooting
and service procedures on internal components.
Caution: Spare Parts.
maintenance. The use of unapproved spare parts and accessories may result in a
loss of warranty and potentially impair instrument performance or cause damage to
the instrument.
Caution: Environmental Conditions
temperature extremes. For proper operation, temperaturess near the instrument
should remain within the range listed in the Specifications section. Performance
may be adversely affected if temperatures fluctuate above or below this range.
Caution: Sodium Hypochlorite
the recommended diluted sodium hypochlorite solution (bleach) for more than 20
minutes. Prolonged contact may damage the instrument surfaces. Be certain to
rinse and thoroughly wipe all surfaces.
Caution: Power Supply
instrument. Operate this power supply within the range of line voltages listed on it.
Caution: Disposal
2002/96/EC, "on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)," or local
ordinances.
Caution: Warranty
void the warranty.
Caution: Shipping Hardware
shipping block, carrier shipping screws, etc.) must be removed before operating the
instrument and reinstalled before repackaging the instrument for shipment.
Caution: Waste Sensor Port
BioStack for use with the ELx405, 405 TS/LS, or EL406). The waste sensor port on
the back of the washer/dispenser is the same type as the 24-VDC power connector
on the back of the BioStack. Do not plug the BioStack's external power supply into
BioStack™ Microplate Stacker
. Some areas of the instrument or its components can
. The instrument should be serviced by BioTek-authorized
Only approved spare parts should be used for
. Do not expose the instrument to
. Do not expose any part of the instrument to
. Only use the power supply shipped with the
. Dispose of the instrument according to Directive
. Failure to follow preventive maintenance protocols may
. All shipping hardware (e.g., shipping panel,
(for customers who have purchased the
. The metal plate gripper