Safety Instructions; General Safety Instructions - BRAND seripettor Operating Manual

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2.1 General safety instructions

Please read carefully!
The seripettor® can be used in combination with hazardous materials, work processes and equip-
ment. However, the operating manual cannot cover all of the safety issues that may occur in doing so.
It is the user's responsibility to ensure compliance with the safety and health regulations and to spec-
ify the corresponding restrictions before use.
1.
Every user must read and understand this operating manual before operation.
2.
Follow the general hazard instructions and safety regulations (e.g., wear protective clothing,
eye protection, and protective gloves).
3.
Observe all specifications provided by reagent manufacturers.
4.
When dispensing inflammable media, make sure to avoid to buildup of static charge, e.g., do
not dispense into plastic vessels and do not wipe instruments with a dry cloth.
5.
Use the instrument only for dispensing liquids, with strict regard to the defined limitations of
use and operating limitations. Comply with the operating exclusions(see Operating Exclu-
sions, p. 41)! If in doubt, contact the manufacturer or supplier.
6.
Always perform work in a manner that does not endanger yourself or other people. When dis-
pensing, the discharge tube must always point away from you or any other person. Avoid
splattering. Only use suitable vessels.
7.
Never press down the piston when the discharge tube is sealed with the closure cap/screw
cap.
8.
During operation, the piston locking mechanism must be closed.
9.
Never remove the discharge tube while the dispensing cylinder is filled.
10.
Reagents can accumulate in the closure cap/screw cap of the discharge tube. Therefore, clean
regularly.
11.
For small bottles, and when using the flexible discharge tube, use a bottle stand to prevent tip-
ping over.
12.
Never carry the mounted instrument by the actuating unit or the valve block, see First
Steps, p. 45. Breakage or loosening of instrument parts can lead to personal injury from
chemicals.
13.
Never use force. Always press the piston down gently when dispensing.
14.
Use only original accessories and original replacement parts. Do not make any technical modi-
fications. Do not dismantle the instrument any further than is described in the operating man-
ual!
15.
Always check that the instrument is in proper working condition before use. The user can
come into contact with media if the instrument has been insufficiently cleaned or inspected. If
there is a sign of a potential malfunction (e.g., piston difficult to move, sticking valves or leak-
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