Bio-Rad S3™ Cell Sorter - Manual (Page 6)

iv | S3 Biosafety System
Safe Use Specifications and Compliance
Electrical Safety Information and Classification
The S3 biosafety system conforms to international regulations encompassing the accessibility of high voltages by the user. Use all
protective housings, interlocks, and shields as identified in this manual. Further information about specific electrical hazards is listed in
the hardware description.
AC Fuse Requirements
Remove power cord before replacing fuses.
Fuses are 5 x 20 mm and must be rated to 250 VAC, 2.0 A slow blow.
AC Power Cord Requirements
Power cord must be IEC 60320-1 compliant with a C13 plug on the instrument end. The power cord must be rated at minimum
250 VAC, 10 A at 60ºC minimum. In the U.S. and Canada, the power cord must be rated at minimum 125 VAC, 10 A at 60ºC minimum.
Position the instrument for easy access to the power switch and the power cord. The plug and power cord must remain dry. Always
use a grounded outlet for powering the unit.
Regulatory Compliance
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.
This instrument has been tested and found to be in compliance with all applicable requirements of the following safety and
electromagnetic standards:
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IEC 61010-1:2010 (3rd Ed.), EN61010-1:2010 (3rd Ed). Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1:
General Requirements
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UL/CSA 61010-1:2012 (3rd Ed.), Standard for Safety Electrical Equipment for Electrical Safety (USA, Canada, NRTL)
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EN 61326-1:2006 (Class A). Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use. EMC requirements - Part 1:
General requirements
The S3 or S3e cell sorter operated inside the S3 biosafety system has been tested and found to be in compliance with all
applicable requirements for Class 1 laser safety per CDRH and electromagnetic standards. Please refer to the S3 and S3e Cell
Sorter manual for more information.
Hazards
The S3 biosafety system is designed to operate safely when used in the manner prescribed by the manufacturer. If the S3 biosafety
system or any of its associated components are used in a manner other than prescribed, or if modifications to the instrument are not
performed by a Bio-Rad or other authorized agent, then the warranty on the system will be voided. Service of the S3 biosafety system
should be performed only by authorized Bio-Rad personnel or a certified biosafety service vendor.
Biohazards
The S3 biosafety system is a laboratory product. However, if biohazardous samples are present or used with the S3 or S3e cell
sorter, adhere to the following guidelines and comply with any local guidelines specific to your laboratory and location.
General Precautions
Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be used when working with biological samples. Refer to your institution’s Environmental
Health & Safety guidelines for samples at different biosafety levels.
Disposal of Biohazardous Material
The S3 or S3e cell sorter inside the S3 biosafety system includes a waste container that may potentially contain hazardous biological
materials, depending on the sample used. Dispose of the following potentially contaminated materials in accordance with laboratory,
local, regional, and national regulations:
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Content in waste container
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Reagents
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Used reaction vessels or other consumables that may be contaminated