Additional Hazards; Hazards Due To Electrical Current; Risk Of Infection; Risk Of Injury - Elitech FreezePoint 6000 Series User Manual

Section 1: Safety

1.3 Additional hazards

Hazards due to electrical current

DANGER!
Risk of death due to electrical current on device!
• Class I devices must be connected to a power socket with protective ground wire.
• If the power or device connector is used as a separation device, the connector must be easily
accessible at all times.
• Remove the power plug from the power socket to safely disconnect the device from voltage source.
• Contact with energized parts of the device results in immediate risk of death due to electric shock.
• Damage to the insulation of individual components can cause risk of death.
• Only have qualified personnel perform repair and maintenance work on the device.
• If the insulation is damaged, immediately disconnect the power plug and contact ELITechGroup
Service Department for repairs.
• Always route the power cable so it is not subject to stress and cannot be bent, pinched, or rolled over
and is not exposed to liquids or heat.
• Keep energized parts away from liquids. Otherwise, short circuit may occur.

Risk of infection

WARNING!
Risk of infection due to sample residue and in case of inadequate hygiene, disinfection, and
sterilization procedures!
• Exposure to sample residue in non-cleaned, non-sterilized, or non-disinfected components results in
an elevated risk of infection.
• Wear lab gloves during any kind of work.
• Observe all local regulations regarding hygiene, disinfection, and sterilization.
• We recommend using alcohol based disinfectants commonly found in clinical-chemical labs to clean
and decontaminate the device.

Risk of injury

CAUTION!
Risk of injury from initiation needle!
When installing and removing the initiation needle and the thermistor probe, the tip of the initiation needle
is exposed. Movement of the initiation needle can cause needle puncture injuries.
• Always keep your hands and fingers clear from the area underneath the initiation needle.
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