Bio-Rad S3™ Cell Sorter - Manual (Page 5)

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Safety and Regulatory Compliance
For safe operation of the S3 and S3e Cell Sorter systems, we strongly recommend that you follow the safety specifications listed in
this section and throughout the manual.
Safety Warning Labels
Warning labels posted on the instrument and in this manual warn you about sources of injury or harm. Refer to Table 3 to review the
meaning of each safety warning label.
Table 3. Meaning of safety warning labels.
CAUTION: Shock hazard! This symbol draws attention to a possible injury or danger to life if the associated
directions are not followed correctly
CAUTION: Risk of danger! This symbol identifies components that pose a risk of personal injury or damage to
the instrument if improperly handled. Wherever this symbol appears, consult the manual for further information
before proceeding
CAUTION: Laser hazard! This symbol draws attention to a possible injury or danger to life due to laser radiation
if the associated directions are not followed correctly
CAUTION: Biohazard! This symbol identifies components that may become contaminated with biohazardous material
Instrument Warning Labels
The warning labels shown in Table 4 are displayed on the instrument and refer directly to the safe use of the S3 and
S3e Cell Sorter systems.
Table 4. Instrument safety warning labels.
Warning about risk of shock.
Only qualified, trained technicians should carry out service work on electronic components due to potential
shock hazard
Warning about electronic components.
Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic charges and can be destroyed by a discharge
Warning about weight of the system.
Lifting should be accomplished with a minimum of two people and only by the inset handles on the instrument
base. Use caution to keep instrument level and handle gently
Warning about handling biohazardous materials.
When handling biohazardous samples or the S3 or S3e System’s waste container, adhere to the recommended
precautions and guidelines in this manual, and comply with any local guidelines specific to your laboratory
and location