Eppendorf Mastercycler pro - Manual (Page 17)

Safety
Mastercycler pro
English (EN)
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WARNING! Burns from hot thermoblock and heated lid.
The thermoblock, the inner side of the heated lid and micro test tubes/PCR plates can reach
temperatures of over 50 °C very quickly.
 The heated lid should be kept closed until temperatures of 30 °C or less are reached.
 Take note of the symbols on the thermoblock warning that surfaces may be hot.
 If you are using well caps consisting of thermally insulating material, please keep in mind
that the temperature on the inside of the heated lid can be significantly higher than the
temperature displayed.
 Before starting cleaning wait for the thermoblock and heated lid to cool down.
WARNING! Injury from sharp-edged components.
When the Mastercycler pro is in the open position, sharp-edged components are exposed.
When cleaning the Mastercycler pro, the sharp edges on the rollflex cable and the guide rail
may cause injuries.
 Take special care and wear protective gloves.
WARNING! Risk to health if used incorrectly.
If incubation is performed incorrectly, sample material may be released and the thermoblock
and the heated lid damaged.
 Ensure that the PCR plates are correctly inserted in the thermoblock.
 Always close the heated lid before heating the samples to prevent the lids of the tubes from
bursting open.
WARNING! Risk to health from contaminated device
 Perform decontamination before storing or dispatching the device and/or its accessories.
CAUTION! Unsuitable tubes can result in sample material escaping.
Unsuitable tubes may be so severely damaged that sample material is released.
 Use only tubes whose properties meet at least the requirements specified in these
operating instructions.
 This is especially important when working with infectious material.
WARNING! Poor safety due to incorrect accessories and spare parts.
The use of accessories and spare parts other than those recommended by Eppendorf may
impair the safety, function and precision of the device. Eppendorf accepts no warranty or
liability for damage caused by non-recommended accessories and spare parts or incorrect
use.
 Use only accessories recommended by Eppendorf and original spare parts.