Important Safety Information - Miltenyi Biotec MACSQuant Manual De Usuario

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Important safety information

The MACSQuant ® X Orbital Shaker is designed for safe use when installed correctly, operated by trained
personnel, operated in accordance with general safety practices and the instructions in this user manual. The
MACSQuant X Orbital Shaker shall be used only with MACSQuant Instruments.
Warnings and precautions
The guidelines in this section explain the potential risk associated with operating this instrument and provide
important supplemental safety information to minimize the risks. Follow the instructions carefully to protect
yourself, others, and the equipment from potential hazards and create a safe work environment. Use this
instrument only as specified by the manufacturer to avoid damage of equipment and injury to personnel.
Always follow local working area safety instructions and laboratory policies as well as standards for health,
safety and prevention of accidents. Contact the local authorities governing electrical power supply, building
constructions, maintenance, or safety for more information about the safe installation and operation of the
instrument.
Hazard levels
Signal words are used to identify safety and property damage messages. The following signal words are
used to throughout this user manual.
or WARNING! indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Safety symbols
The following symbols are used to highlight conditions that could cause injury to personnel.
Safety alert. Risk of danger. The documentation needs to be consulted in all cases where this safety alert
symbol is used on the instrument, in order to find out the nature of the potential hazard and any actions that
have to be taken.
Risk of electric shock.
Risk of crushing and shearing of bodily parts.
Biohazard. Risk of contamination if potentially dangerous biological material is used.
Safety labels
Please notice the hazard points and safety symbols of the instrument. All safety labels and safety markings
must be kept clean and legible. Inspect the safety labels and safety markings regularly and replace them if
not legible or identifiable from a safe viewing distance. Contact Miltenyi Biotec for replacement labels.
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