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E. Precautions
Important Safety Instructions. Save these instructions.
Table 2. Safety Symbols and Markings.
Symbol
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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), as these may interfere with the proper
operation.
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Maxwell
Explanation
Danger. Hazardous voltage.
Risk of electrical shock.
Warning. Risk of personal
injury to the operator or a
safety hazard to the
instrument or surrounding
area.
Warning. Pinch point hazard.
Warning. Hot surface. Burn
hazard.
Warning. Lifting hazard.
Warning. Biohazard.
Warning. UV light hazard. Do
not look directly at the UV
light.
Warning. Wear Gloves When
Handling.
Warning. It is important to
understand and follow all
laws regarding the safe and
proper disposal of electrical
instrumentation and
components. Please contact
your local Promega
Representative for disposal of
the instrument. Please follow
your institutional
requirements for disposal of
the accessories.
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16 MDx Instrument Technical Manual
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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 or
potential exposure to UV light from the bulb may cause
personal injury.
•
Ensure cartridges, elution tubes and plungers have been
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 have been
completely removed from the magnet rods before
pressing Run/Stop to extend the platform.
•
Use only Promega Maxwell
designed for use with the appropriate hardware
configuration of the instrument.
•
Do not reuse cartridges, plungers or elution tubes.
•
UV bulb. Wear gloves when handling the 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 aids
and proper lifting techniques when removing or
replacing the instrument. The Maxwell
Instrument weighs 42.7lb (19.4kg) and should be
handled by two people.
•
Equipment can be hazardous due to the use of chemical
and biohazardous substances.
F. Environmental Requirements (operating, shipping and storage
conditions)
Power Requirements: 100–240VAC, 50–60Hz, 2.1A
Temperature: 5–40°C
Humidity: up to 80% relative humidity (for operation,
shipping and storage)
The Maxwell
®
16 MDx Instrument is intended for indoor
use only. Wipe up spills immediately. Install the instrument
on a clean, level surface. To avoid shortening the expected
lifespan of the instrument, install in a location that meets
the following criteria:
•
Locate on a sturdy, level surface.
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16 cartridges and plungers
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16 MDx
part# TM320
rev. 9/09
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