SciGene Little Dipper Processor for Agilent - Manual (Page 5)

Little Dipper ® Processor for Agilent— USER MANUAL
July 2013 manual 2.0; software 1.4 4
2. Cautions
Failure to comply with the following cautionary statement affixed to the
product may lead to possible personal injury.
Do not touch the bottom metal surface of the bath during operation. Insert
the bath liner and fill with buffer before turning on power to each bath.
The Little Dipper System weighs approximately 59 lbs (26.5 kg). Use
caution when lifting the unit to avoid personal injury.
Do not under any circumstances lift the unit by the cylindrical tower or its
extended gripper arm!! This will damage the instrument!
Do not under any circumstances run a protocol while a bath cover is in
place.
To achieve temperatures above 70˚C, a bath cover must be used to obtain
and maintain temperatures. When the robot is in use, baths running at
high temperatures may need to be topped off due to evaporation.
C. Spills and Reagent Disposal
1. Cleaning Spills
a. Turn off the instrument.
b. Wipe the spill using an absorbent material. Always pull the liquid to the
front of the instrument, away from the control panel and around the bath
positions.
c. Clean the deck with a cloth or paper towel and an appropriate disinfectant
solution (e.g. 70% ethanol) for the type of spill present.
d. Wipe the deck dry.
e. Dispose of the material in a manner that is in accordance with good
laboratory practices.
2. Disposing of Reagents
Some chemicals used on this instrument can be hazardous. Please adhere to
good laboratory practices when disposing of hazardous chemicals.
Observe all national, regional, and local regulations for waste disposal
and management.
Biological and other hazards can be associated with the materials used on this
instrument. Potentially infectious and other hazardous waste materials must
be treated in accordance with good laboratory practices.
This symbol indicates the potential presence of a Hot Surface. Use care
when cleaning a spill in this area to avoid being burned.