Bio-Rad VersaFluor™ Fluorometer - Manual (Page 4)

Section 1
General Safety Information
1.1 Caution Symbol
Read the manual before using the VersaFluor Fluorometer. For technical assistance,
contact your local Bio-Rad Office or, in the U.S., call technical services at 1-800-4BIORAD
(1-800-424-6723).
Definition of Symbols
Caution (refer to accompanying documents).
Caution, hot surface.
This instrument is intended for laboratory use only.
This product conforms to the "Class A" standards for electromagnetic emissions intended
for laboratory equipment applications. It is possible that emissions from this product may
interfere with some sensitive appliances when placed nearby or in the same circuit as those
appliances. The user should be aware of this potential and take appropriate measures to avoid
interference.
1.2 Precautions
1. Do not use near flammable materials.
2. Always inspect the VersaFluor Fluorometer for damaged components before use.
3. Always connect the system to the correct AC power source.
4. Always connect the correct instrument (printer or computer only) via the serial port
connector.
5. Do not pour liquid into the sample chamber. Thorough clean-up is needed after each spill
(Section 7.3).
6. Do not place objects on the VersaFluor Fluorometer.
7. Do not look directly at the lamp when on.
8. When replacing the lamp, turn the instrument off and let the lamp cool 5 minutes. The
lamp gets very hot and may cause burns if touched before it has cooled.
9. Do not spill liquids directly on the lamp. The lamp may explode under liquid contact.
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