Eppendorf MixMate - Manual (Page 10)

MixMate® — Operating manual
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WARNING!
WARNING! Injury from flying tubes and plates.
If the maximum permitted total weight of the mixing load is exceeded, plates or tubes
may become detached from the device.
 Always ensure that tubes, plates and tube holder are well seated. The dimensions
of the plates used must comply with the ANSI/SBS standards for microplates
 Mix the DWP and the tube holders 0.5 mL, 1.5/2.0 mL and PCR 96 with max. 2000
rpm.
 Only mix mixing loads with a total weight of up to 80 g at maximum speed.
 Only mix mixing loads with a total weight of 80 to 300g at speed of max. 2000 rpm.
WARNING!
WARNING! Injury from sample material being thrown out.
Sample material can be thrown out of open, improperly sealed or unstable tubes and
plates.
 Only mix in closed tubes and closed plates.
 Observe the nationally prescribed safety environment when working with
hazardous, toxic and pathogenic samples. Pay particular attention to the personal
protective equipment (gloves, clothing, goggles etc.), extraction, and the safety
class of the lab.
WARNING!
WARNING! Injury from improper vortex action.
Improper vortex action can destroy tubes or cause their content to be lost.
 Only vortex intact and sealed tubes.
 Never vortex tubes made of glass or other fragile material.
WARNING!
WARNING! Risk from incorrect supply voltage
 Only connect the device to power supplies which correspond with the electrical
requirements on the nameplate.
 Only use sockets with a protective earth (PE) conductor and a suitable mains cable.
NOTICE!
NOTICE! Damage to the display due to mechanical pressure.
 Do not exert mechanical pressure on the display.
NOTICE!
NOTICE! Caution! Strong vibration.
When mixing at high speeds, items located near the device may be moved by the
vibrations of the work surface and, e.g., fall off the work table.
 Do not place easily movable items near the mixer or secure them adequately.
NOTICE!
NOTICE! Damage to electronic components from spilled liquids.
 Make sure that the vortex mat and the cover caps are fitted properly. If the vortex
mat is not fitted properly, contact your Eppendorf partner or the authorized
Technical Service.
 If liquid has been spilt: Switch off the device, disconnect the power plug and
arrange for it to be cleaned by service personnel authorized by Eppendorf.
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