Safety Instructions - VITLAB piccolo 1 Instrucciones De Manejo

1. Safety Instructions

Please read the following carefully!
This instrument may sometimes be used with hazardous materials, opera-
tions, and equipment. It is beyond the scope of this manual to address all
of the potential safety risks associated with its use in such applications. It
is the responsibility of the user of this instrument to consult and establish
appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1. Every user must read and understand this operating manual before
operation.
2. Follow general instructions for hazard prevention and safety
instructions; e.g., wear protective clothing, eye protection and gloves.
3. Observe all specifications provided by reagent manufacturers.
4. Use the instrument only for dispensing liquids, with strict regard to the
defined limitations of use and operating limitations. Observe operating
exclusions (see chapter 3)! If in doubt, contact the manufacturer or
supplier.
5. Never use force on the instrument.
6. Always use the instrument in such a way that neither the user nor any
other person is endangered. When dispensing, the discharge tube
must always point away from you or any other person. Avoid splashes.
Only use suitable vessels.
7. Clean the instrument before disassembling.
8. Use only original manufacturer's accessories and spare parts. Do
not attempt to make any technical alterations. Do not dismantle the
instrument any further than is described in the operating manual!
9. Always check the instrument for visible damage before use. If there
is a sign of a potential malfunction (e.g., piston difficult to move,
sticking valves or leakage), immediately stop dispensing. Consult the
Troubleshooting' section of this manual (see chapter 11), and contact
the manufacturer if needed.
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