Section 8: Servicing; Safety Notices - Elitech FreezePoint 6000 Series User Manual

Section 8: Servicing

8.1 Safety notices

Electrical current
DANGER!
Risk of death due to electrical current on device!
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 switch off the voltage supply and schedule a repair.
• 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.
• Ensure easy access to the power socket at all times.
• Keep energized parts away from liquids. Otherwise, shorts 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.
• ELITechGroup recommends using alcohol based disinfectants commonly found in clinical-chemical
labs to clean and decontaminate the device.
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