Bio-Rad T100™ Thermal Cycler - Manual (Page 7)

T100 Thermal Cycler Manual
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Safety and Regulatory Compliance
This instrument has been tested and found to be in compliance with all applicable
requirements of the following safety and electromagnetic standards (Table
5).
S AFETY C OMPLIANCE
This instrument has been tested and found to be in compliance with all applicable
requirements of the following safety and electromagnetic standards:
• IEC 61010-1:2001 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control, and laboratory use —Part 1: General requirements
• IEC 61010-2-010:2003 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use —Part 2-010: Particular requirements
for laboratory equipment for the heating of material
• CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 61010-1-04 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment
for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 1: General Requirements
• CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 61010-2-010-04 Safety Requirements for Electrical
Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use - Part 2-010: Particular
Requirements for Laboratory Equipment for the Heating of Materials
• EN 61010-1:2001 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control, and laboratory use —Part 1: General requirements
Never remove the outer case of a thermal cycler base. This may cause you to
receive an electrical shock.
This thermal cycler uses neutral fusing, which means that live power could still be
exposed inside the instrument even when the fuse is blown or removed.
Warning about risk of burning.
A thermal cycler generates enough heat to cause serious burns. Wear safety
goggles or other eye protection at all times during operation. Always allow the
sample block to return to idle temperature before opening the lid and removing
samples. Always allow maximum clearance to avoid accidental skin burns.
Warning about risk of explosion.
The sample blocks can become hot enough during the course of normal operation
to cause liquids to boil and explode.
Table 5. Safe use specifications.
Usage Aspect Conditions for Safe Use
Rated input power 100–240 Vac, 50–60 Hz, 700 W Max
Overvoltage category II
Replacement fuses 10 A, 250 V, 5 x 20 mm, fast blow (qty 2)
Environment Indoor use only
Temperature 15–31°C
Relative humidity Up to 80% (noncondensing)
Altitude Up to 2,000 meters above sea level
Pollution degree 2
Table 4. Instrument safety warning labels. (continued)
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