Instrument Safety And Guidelines For Use - Abbott PLEX-ID SP User Manual

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Instrument safety and guidelines for use

Instrument safety
and guidelines
8 PLEX-ID SP User Manual 10/2009 N09455
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Warning This product contains very strong permanent magnets.
People wearing a pacemaker or metallic prostheses should not use this
product. A pacemaker or prostheses may be affected or damaged if it
comes in close contact with a strong magnetic field.
Always follow basic safety precautions when using the PLEX-ID
SP to reduce the risk of injury, biohazardous contamination,
fire, or electric shock.
Read this user manual in its entirety prior to operating the
instrument. Failure to read, understand, and follow the
instructions in the manual may result in damage to the
instrument, injury to laboratory and operating personnel or
poor instrument performance.
Observe all "Warning", "Caution", and "Note" statements as
well as safety symbols and markings on the instrument and in
the documentation.
The device shall be operated only with software specifically
designed for the device.
Never open any other covers of the PLEX-ID SP than the see-
through lid or the sliding door (Figure 2–3) while the
instrument is plugged into a power source.
Never force a microplate onto the instrument.
The PLEX-ID SP is intended for laboratory use only. Observe
proper laboratory safety precautions, such as wearing protective
clothing and following approved laboratory safety procedures.
Preventative maintenance instructions should be followed
closely to keep the instrument in the best condition for
maximum reliability. A poorly maintained instrument will not
give the best results.
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