Safety Precautions - Awareness Technology Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator's Manual

1.3 Safety Precautions

To assure operator safety and prolong the life of your instrument, carefully follow all
instructions outlined below.
Read Instructions
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this
instrument or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this
instrument only as specified. For best results, familiarize yourself with the instrument and
its capabilities before attempting any clinical diagnostic tests. Refer any questions to your
instrument service provider.
Servicing
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the instrument. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel. Use only factory authorized parts. Failure to do so may void the
warranty.
Personal Protective Equipment
Many diagnostic assays utilize materials which are potentially biohazardous. Always
wear protective apparel and eye protection while using this instrument.
Follow Operating Instructions
Do not use the instrument in a manner not specified by the manual or the protection
provided by the instrument may be impaired.
Use Proper Power Cord
Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use.
Ground the Product
This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid
electric shock, the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. An alternate
method is to attach a ground strap from the external grounding terminal on the rear panel
of the instrument to a suitable ground such as to a grounded pipe or some metal surface
to earth ground.
Observe All Terminal Ratings
To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the instrument.
Consult this manual for further ratings information before making connections to the
instrument.
Install as Directed
The Stat Fax ® 1904 should be installed on a sturdy, level surface capable of supporting
the instrument's weight (approx. 10 lbs, 4.5 kg) safely for safety and ventilation purposes.
The mounting surface should be free of vibrations.
Provide Proper Ventilation
Refer to the installation instructions for details on installing the product so it has proper
ventilation. The instrument should be surrounded by the following clearances: 8 cm
around perimeter of unit and 8 cm on top.
Do Not Operate Without Covers
Do not operate this instrument with covers and panels removed.
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