Bio-Rad DCode™ Universal Mutation Detection System - Manual (Page 2)

Warranty
The DCode universal mutation detection system lid, tanks, casting stand, gradient mixer,
and accessories are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year. If
any defects occur during this period, Bio-Rad will repair or replace the defective parts at our
discretion, without charge. The following defects, however, are excluded:
1. Defects caused by improper operation.
2. Repair or modification done by anyone other than Bio-Rad Laboratories or an authorized agent.
3. Damage caused by substituting alternative parts.
4. Use of fittings or spare parts supplied by anyone other than Bio-Rad Laboratories.
5. Damage caused by accident or misuse.
6. Damage caused by disaster.
7. Corrosion caused by improper solvent † or sample.
This warranty does not apply to parts listed below:
• Fuses
• Glass plates
• Electrodes
For any inquiry or request for repair service, contact Bio-Rad Laboratories. Inform
Bio-Rad of the model and serial number of your instrument.
Important: This Bio-Rad instrument is designed and certified to meet EN61010-1* safety
standards. Certified products are safe to use when operated in accordance with the instruction
manual. This instrument should not be modified or altered in any way. Alteration will:
• Void the manufacturer’s warranty
• Void the EN61010-1 safety certification
• Create a potential safety hazard
Bio-Rad Laboratories is not responsible for any injury or damage caused by the use of this
instrument for purposes other than those for which it is intended, or by modifications of the
instrument not performed by Bio-Rad Laboratories or an authorized agent.
The Model 475 Gradient Delivery System is covered by U.S. patent number 5,540,498.
Practice of PCR is covered by U.S. patent numbers 4,683,195; 4,683,202; 4,899,818
issued to Cetus Corporation, which is a subsidiary of Hoffmann-LaRoche Molecular Systems,
Inc. Purchase of any of Bio-Rad’s PCR-related products does not convey a license to use
the PCR process covered by these patents. To perform PCR, the user of these products must
obtain a license.
© 1996 Bio-Rad Laboratories
All Rights Reserved
† The DCode system tank is not compatible with chlorinated hydrocarbons (e.g., chloroform), aromatic hydrocarbons (e.g., toluene,
benzene), or acetone. Use of organic solvents voids all warranties.
* EN61010-1 is an internationally accepted electrical safety standard for laboratory instruments.