Eppendorf Research plus - Manual (Page 8)

2 Safety
Eppendorf Research® plus — Operating manual
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2 Safety
2.1 Intended use
The Research plus is a lab device intended for dispensing liquids in the volume range from
0.1 μL to 10 mL, in combination with matching pipette tips. In vivo applications (applications in or
on the human body) are not permitted.
The Research plus may only be operated by trained specialist staff. All users must have read the
operating manual carefully and familiarized themselves with the device's mode of operation.
2.2 Warnings for intended use
WARNING!
WARNING! Damage to health due to handling infectious liquids and pathogenic
germs.
 Observe the national regulations for handling these substances, the biological
security level of your laboratory, the material safety data sheets and the
manufacturer's application notes.
 Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
 Follow the instructions regarding hygiene, cleaning and decontamination.
 For complete instructions regarding the handling of germs or biological material of
risk group II or higher, please refer to the "Laboratory Biosafety Manual" (source:
World Health Organization, current edition of the Laboratory Biosafety Manual).
WARNING!
WARNING! Damage to health due to toxic, radioactive or aggressive chemicals.
 Observe the national regulations for handling these substances as well as the
material safety data sheets and manufacturer's application notes.
 Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
CAUTION!
CAUTION! Danger to persons from careless use.
 Never point the opening of a Research plus fitted with pipette tip at yourself or
anyone else.
 Only initiate dispensing if it is safe to do so.
 For all dispensing tasks, make sure that you are not endangering yourself or
anyone else.
CAUTION!
CAUTION! 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, functioning and precision of the device. Eppendorf cannot be
held liable or accept any liability for damage resulting from the use of incorrect or
non-recommended accessories and spare parts or from the improper use of such
equipment.
 Only use accessories and original spare parts recommended by Eppendorf.
NOTICE!
NOTICE! Damage to device from missing pipette tips.
 Only use the Research plus with fitted pipette tips.
 When using standard tips (without a filter): use the 1 - 10 mL and 0.5 - 5 mL
pipettes only with the protection filter inserted.
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