Bio-Rad Experion™ Vortex Station II - Manual (Page 7)

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CE-Declaration of conformity 2
Safety instructions 7
Scope of supply 8
Correct use 8
Using the device 9
Maintenance/ In case of repair 10
Technical data 10
For your protection
• Read the operating instructions in full before starting up and
follow the safety instructions.
• Keep the operating instructions in a place where they can be
accessed by everyone.
• Ensure that only trained staff work with the appliance.
• Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational health
and safety and accident prevention regulations.
• The device must only be operated with the original plug-in power
supply unit.
• The power supply unit must be operated with the appropriate
country adapter.
• Wear your personal protective equipment in accordance with the
hazard category of the medium to be processed. Otherwise
there is a risk of:
- splashing liquids,
- projectile parts,
- body parts, hair, clothing and jewellery getting caught.
• Set up the appliance in a spacious area on an even, stable, clean,
non-slip, dry and fireproof surface.
• The feet of the appliance must be clean and undamaged.
• Firmly secure the Vortex adapter and the microfluidic chip in
place, otherwise the microfluidic chip could be damaged or pro-
jected out.
• Check the appliance and accessories beforehand for damage
each time you use them. Do not use damaged components.
• Beware of the risk of
- flammable materials,
- glass breakage as a result of mechanical shaking power.
• Only process media that will not react dangerously to the extra
energy produced through processing. This also applies to any
extra energy produced in other ways, e.g. through light irradiation.
• Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres, with
hazardous substances or under water.
• The appliance does not start up again automatically following a
cut in the power supply.
• The appliance may heat up when in use.
For the protection of the equipment
• The voltage stated on the nameplate must correspond to the
mains voltage.
• Protect the appliance and accessories from bumps and impacts.
• The appliance may only be opened by experts.
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