Potential Safety Hazards - Agilent Technologies BenchCel User Manual

1 Safety guidelines

Potential safety hazards

Potential safety hazards
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This topic contains precautions about potential hazards that are specific to the
BenchCel Microplate Handler. In addition to the following potential hazards, make sure
that you understand how to avoid the general hazards described in the
Solutions Products General Safety
The potential hazards that you can encounter when using the BenchCel Microplate
Handler include the following:
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"Moving parts" on page 10
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"Sharp edges and pinch hazards" on page 11
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"Infrared LED injury hazard" on page 11
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"Static electricity" on page 12
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"Improper access or use" on page 12
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"Lifting hazard" on page 12
To minimize potential injury, the BenchCel device is designed to stop immediately if the
robot head hits an obstacle while it is in operation. However, be aware that the robot
moves with considerable force in the vertical or z-axis direction and could pierce your
skin with one of its grippers.
Not all circumstances can be foreseen and serious injury is possible. It is the
responsibility of every operator to follow warnings and safety labels and keep out of the
robot's workspace whenever it is likely to move.
The BenchCel Microplate Handler has moving parts that can injure you if you deviate
from the procedures given in this guide. Keep your fingers, hair, clothing, and jewelry
away from the BenchCel Microplate Handler while it is in motion.
To avoid potential injury, do not touch the BenchCel Microplate Handler as you start
the software. The robot head moves when the device initializes.
See...
"Potential safety hazards" on page 10
"General safety information" on page 2
"Reporting problems" on page 162
Guide.
BenchCel Microplate Handler User Guide
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