User's Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS / GENERAL SAFETY
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MosaiQ 125 - User Manual - November 2020 - Reference n°: MMSURM.0010.02
4.1 GENERAL SAFETY
For the overall safety of laboratory personnel and equipment, please read the following
information regarding general safety precautions before operating the MosaiQ125.
Not Following Safety Instructions
WARNING
Not following safety instructions may result in personal injury and
material damage.
 Follow all safety instructions included in this manual
 Follow all warnings marked on the MosaiQ125.
Improper Use of the MosaiQ125
WARNING
Improper use of the MosaiQ125 can cause personal injury,
produce erroneous results and cause damage to the MosaiQ125.
 The handling and maintenance of the MosaiQ 125 shall be performed only by
trained and authorized personnel.
 For more information about the maintenance of the MosaiQ 125 please read
chapter 12 of this manual.
 Before operating the MosaiQ 125, the User Manual shall be read in full and
completely understood.
 Only use the MosaiQ125 in accordance with the intended use as described in this
manual.
 Use only the approved equipment and accessories described herein (e.g.
microarrays, reagent bottles etc.)
 The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage, including those to third
parties, caused by improper use or handling of the MosaiQ125.
Missing, Improperly Opened, Damaged or Opened Protective Covers
WARNING
To avoid serious injuries with deadly consequences due to electric
shock or injuries by the MosaiQ 125 (e.g. contusion, cuts etc.),
secured protective covers may only be opened or removed for
certain maintenance procedures and with the highest level of
caution.
 Only perform the maintenance procedures described in this manual.
 Make sure that no one is working on the MosaiQ125 and that all covers are attached
and closed before reconnecting the MosaiQ125 to the mains power supply.
 Make sure that all covers are attached and intact before switching on the
MosaiQ125.
 Switch off the MosaiQ125, disconnect it from the mains power supply and protect the
MosaiQ125 against restarting if protective covers/gears are missing or damaged.
 Make sure that the motion of the pipettor, magazine station, or reagent carriage
has stopped before opening covers and/or accessing the working area of the
MosaiQ125.
 Do not touch the pipettor, magazine station, or reagent carriage and other moving
parts while the MosaiQ125 is in operation.
 Follow the safety instructions provided in this manual for all maintenance
procedures.
Overheating
WARNING
Improper positioning of the MosaiQ125 may cause fire or serious
damage to the MosaiQ125 in case of overheating.
 Do not block or cover ventilation slots.
 The air must be able to circulate.
(ventilation slots)