Precautions - Promega Maxwell 16 Forensic Technical Manual

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1.E. Precautions
Important Safety Instructions. Save these instructions.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been designed and tested to CISPR 11 Class A. In a domestic environment it may cause radio
interference, in which case you may need to take measures to mitigate the interference.
Do not use this device in proximity to sources of strong electromagnetic radiation (e.g., unshielded intentional
RF sources) because these may interfere with the proper operation.
Do not use this instrument for anything other than its intended use.
Always disconnect the power before cleaning or performing routine maintenance.
Do not disassemble unit.
Do not override the door sensor. Moving parts may cause personal injury.
Ensure cartridges, Elution Tubes and Plungers are securely inserted in their correct positions and orientation.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the instrument.
After each run, verify that the Plungers were completely removed from the magnet rods before pressing
Run/Stop to extend the platform.
Use only Promega Maxwell
configuration of the instrument.
Do not reuse cartridges, Plungers or Elution Tubes.
Wear gloves when handling the UV Bulb, for example during insertion and removal of the bulb. Do not operate
the UV lamp if the instrument door is open.
Use only Promega-supplied UV Bulbs (Cat.# SP1080).
If the equipment is used in a manner other than that specified by Promega, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
Keep hands clear of instrument platform as it moves in and out of the instrument.
During elution, the heated elution block at the front of the platform becomes very hot. Do not touch.
To avoid muscle strain or back injury, use lifting aid sand proper lifting techniques when removing or replacing
the instrument. The Maxwell
people.
Equipment can be hazardous due to the use of chemical and biohazardous substances.
Promega Corporation · 2800 Woods Hollow Road · Madison, WI 53711-5399 USA · Toll Free in USA 800-356-9526 · 608-274-4330 · Fax 608-277-2516
www.promega.com
16 cartridges and Plungers designed for use with the appropriate hardware
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16 Forensic Instrument weighs 19.4kg (42.7lb) and should be handled by two
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TM321 · Revised 4/15

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