Operating The Instrument; Switching On And Off; Stopping A Moving Magnet - Miltenyi Biotec MultiMACS Cell24 Separator Plus User Manual

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Operating the instrument

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Depending on the biological material used, contamination or infection may lead to severe personal injury or
death. If biohazardous material is or has been used, the operator must choose and wear personal safety
equipment as indicated in the warnings and precautions for the particular substance. The instrument must be
operated in a safety hood if hazardous or unknown materials are processed.
The MultiMACS Cell24 Separator Plus is equipped with a protective screen to prevent injuries to fingers that
can otherwise become trapped between the MultiMACS Cell24 Magnet and the MultiMACS Column Holder.
Do not remove the protective screen if the MultiMACS Cell24 Separator Plus is operated manually in a semi-
automated mode. Remove the protective screen only if used in liquid-handling platforms as it can interfere
with gripping plates. In case the protective screen is tilted while moving upwards, a photo-electric sensor
detects the tilted position and the movement is stopped. An error message will appear on the screen.
Before starting automated processes with the MultiMACS Cell24 Separator Plus, which has been integrated
into a compatible automated liquid-handling system, assure that the combined system, i.e., MultiMACS
Cell24 Separator Plus and liquid-handling robot, meets all requirements of safety and function. This is of
paramount importance with regard to protection of the operator.
The MultiMACS Cell24 Magnet is motor-driven. Keep away from all moving parts! Do not reach for plates,
columns, or any item between the Tip-Touch Plate and the magnet! Do not place any bodily parts between
the magnet and the MultiMACS Column Holder while the magnet is moving!
3.1

Switching on and off

1 Switch on the instrument with the power switch on the right side of the MultiMACS Cell24 Separator. The
Start menu is shown after a few seconds.
The MultiMACS Cell24 Separator supplies power to the MACS Elution Station. The power switch of the MACS
Elution Station has no function when the instrument is connected to the MultiMACS Cell24 Separator.
3.2

Stopping a moving magnet

If the MultiMACS Cell24 Magnet is moving, the following screen is shown.
Important safety information .
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