Spillage Of Liquids - PerkinElmer VICTOR Nivo User Manual

1 Safety
1.4.3

Spillage of Liquids

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Warning! Ethanol or other cleaning solvents may cause fire or injury if
used in great amounts. Keep the concentration of dangerous solvents as
low as possible and ensure the area is well ventilated.
The user must consult the manufacturer prior to using cleaning or
decontamination agents, if there is any doubt about their suitability or
compatibility.
Warning! Do not handle large amounts of liquids near or above the device
and ensure the microtiter plate is correctly placed in the plate holder. If
liquids should be spilled into the instrument accidentally, switch it off
immediately and clean and decontaminate it, if needed. Clean any spillage
leaking out of the instrument with adequate safety precautions, if the liquid
is biohazardous, corrosive or toxic. Ensure the spillage has not
accumulated inside the instrument and the safe operation of the device
before taking it back into use. Consult the manufacturer or call the service
in case of any doubt about safe operation or cleaning procedure after the
spill.
This device is designed for analyzing biological substances at biosafety
level 1 and 2 (BSL-1 or BSL-2).
Do not use more hazardous substances due to limited possibilities
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of decontamination.
Observe the safety instructions for the substances used.
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Observe the instructions for decontamination and cleaning.
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Always make sure to comply with national and international
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laboratory safety instructions.
Always wear your personnel safety equipment.
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There is a biohazard warning label at the back of the plate loading door
(visible when open, see figure below).
As supplied, the reader does not provide any particular protection against
the hazards evolving from aggressive chemicals, flammable or explosive
fluids, biological substances or radioactive substances. Therefore, it is not
allowed to use the reader with the above substances.
Caution when working with samples with higher acid concentrations! The
escaping vapors or spilled liquids can damage the device. It is
recommended to set the measuring times for acid samples only to the
absolutely necessary times. Do not leave the plate in the instrument after
the measurement.
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