General Instrument Safety; Chemical Safety - Applied Biosystems 2720 User Manual

General Instrument Safety

Moving and
Lifting the
Instrument
Operating the
Instrument

Chemical Safety

Chemical Hazard
Warning
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. The instrument is to be moved
and positioned only by the personnel or vendor specified in the applicable site
preparation guide. If you decide to lift or move the instrument after it has been
installed, do not attempt to lift or move the instrument without the assistance of
others, the use of appropriate moving equipment, and proper lifting techniques.
Improper lifting can cause painful and permanent back injury. Depending on the
weight, moving or lifting an instrument may require two or more persons.
Ensure that anyone who operates the instrument has:
• Received instructions in both general safety practices for laboratories and
specific safety practices for the instrument.
• Read and understood all applicable Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). See
"About MSDSs"
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD. Use this instrument as
specified by Applied Biosystems. Using this instrument in a manner not specified by
Applied Biosystems may result in personal injury or damage to the instrument.
CHEMICAL HAZARD. Before handling any chemicals, refer
to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provided by the manufacturer, and
observe all relevant precautions.
CHEMICAL HAZARD. All chemicals in the instrument,
including liquid in the lines, are potentially hazardous. Always determine what
chemicals have been used in the instrument before changing reagents or instrument
components. Wear appropriate eyewear, protective clothing, and gloves when
working on the instrument.
CHEMICAL HAZARD. Four-liter reagent and waste bottles
can crack and leak. Each 4-liter bottle should be secured in a low-density
polyethylene safety container with the cover fastened and the handles locked in the
upright position. Wear appropriate eyewear, clothing, and gloves when handling
reagent and waste bottles.
CHEMICAL STORAGE HAZARD. Never collect or store
waste in a glass container because of the risk of breaking or shattering. Reagent and
waste bottles can crack and leak. Each waste bottle should be secured in a low-
density polyethylene safety container with the cover fastened and the handles locked
in the upright position. Wear appropriate eyewear, clothing, and gloves when
handling reagent and waste bottles.
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