Safety Instructions; Introduction; User Warranty; Use Of The Instrument - Human HumaFIA User Manual

1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 Introduction

This manual is considered part of the instrument and must be available to the operator and the maintenance
personnel. For accurate installation, use and maintenance, please read the following instructions carefully.
In order to avoid damage to the instrument or personal injury, carefully read chapter 1.4 General safety
warnings, describing the appropriate operating procedures. Please contact your HUMAN authorized local
Technical Service in the event of instrument failure or other difficulties with the instrument.

1.2 User warranty

HUMAN warrants that instruments sold by one of its authorized representatives shall be free of any defects
in material or workmanship, provided that this warranty shall apply only to defects which become apparent
within one year from the date of delivery of the new instrument to the purchaser.
The HUMAN representative shall replace or repair any defective item within this warranty period at no charge,
except for transportation expenses to the point of repair.
This warranty excludes the HUMAN representative from liability to replace any item considered as expendable
in the course of normal usage, e.g.: lamps, valves, syringes, glassware, fuses, tubing etc.
The HUMAN representative shall be relieved of any liability under this warranty if the product is not used in
accordance with the manufacturer instructions, altered in any way not specified by HUMAN, not regularly
maintained, used with equipment not approved by HUMAN or used for purposes for which it was not designed.

1.3 Use of the instrument

This instrument must be used for its intended purpose (see chapter 2.1 Intended purpose). It must be operated
in perfect technical conditions, by qualified personnel, in such working conditions and maintained as described
in this manual, in chapter 1.4 General safety warnings. This manual contains instructions for qualified
professional operators.

1.4 General safety warnings

Use only chemical reagents and accessories specified and supplied by HUMAN and/ or mentioned in this
manual. Place the product so that it has proper ventilation. The instrument should be installed on a flat,
stationary working surface, that is free of vibrations.
Do not operate in area with excessive dust. Operate at temperature and at a humidity level in accordance
with the specifications listed in this manual. Do not operate this instrument with covers and panels removed.
Use only the power cord specified for this product, with the grounding conductor of the power cord connected
to earth ground.
Use only the fuse type and rating specified by the manufacturer for this instrument. The use of fuses with
improper ratings may pose electrical and fire hazards. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and
markings on the instrument. Do not power the instrument in environments that are potentially explosive or at
risk of fire.
Prior to cleaning and/or performing maintenance on the instrument, switch off the instrument and remove the
power cord. Only cleaning materials described in this manual may be used, as other materials may damage
parts. It is recommended to always wear protective clothing and eye protection while using this instrument.
All warning symbols that appear in this manual must be carefully observed.
The instrument is exclusively used for clinical diagnostics.
For users in the European Union only: Please report any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the
device to the manufacturer and the competent authority of the Member State in which the user and/or the
patient is established.
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