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WARNING/ Risk of personal injury and material damage
Improper use of the EZ2 may cause personal injuries or damage to the instrument.
CAUTION
WARNING Samples containing infectious agents
Some samples used with this instrument may contain infectious agents. Handle
such samples with the greatest of care and in accordance with the required safety
regulations.
Some chemicals used with the EZ2 instrument may be hazardous or may become
hazardous after completion of a purification.
Always wear safety glasses, gloves and a lab coat.
Venting for fumes and disposal of waste must be in accordance with all national,
state, and local health and safety regulations and laws.
Materials used on the EZ2 such as human blood, serum or plasma, are potentially infectious. Thus,
the EZ2 should be decontaminated after use (for more details, see the Disinfecting the EZ2 and
Removing contamination sections; page 144).
After running a protocol, perform after run maintenance as described below. You can run another
protocol only once the after run maintenance procedure is done.
Note: Make sure that the eluates have been retrieved and stored according to the respective kit
handbook before performing after run maintenance.
1. Remove all sample preparation waste and discard it according to your local safety
regulations.
2. Close the hood.
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