2. Safety information
To ensure operation safety, this system must be operated correctly. Carefully read this chapter to fully
understand all necessary safety precautions before operating the system.
Symbols and descriptions
This section describes the safety symbols and descriptions used in this manual, as well as the labels on
the system.
Please take a moment to understand what the signal words WARNING! CAUTION and NOTE mean in this
manual.
WARNING!
A WARNING! indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury or even death.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION may also be used to alert against
damaging the equipment or the system.
Do not proceed beyond a WARNING! or CAUTION notice until you understand the
hazardous conditions and have taken the appropriate steps.
NOTE
A NOTE provides additional information to help the operator achieve optimal
system and assay performance.
Read manual label. This label indicates that you must read the manual before
using the system. This label is positioned on the back of the instrument.
Warning symbol. This symbol indicates a surface that can heat up and cause burn
injuries. This warning label is positioned on the sample tray.
Warning symbol. This symbol indicates a possible risk for hand injuries by crushing
and sharp edges. This warning label is positioned on the sample tray.
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