FLOW Primary Sample Handling System and MagNA Pure 96 System User Training Guide Version 4.0
Warnings and precautions
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1 Handling precautions
Do not let water or chemicals come into contact with any electrical components. Water or
chemicals may cause damage and will void your warranty.
Unplug the equipment if it will not be used for extended periods of time.
When using the equipment, follow generally accepted procedures for quality control and
method development.
Do not attempt to disassemble the equipment. Repairs must be performed by a trained
field service engineer. The equipments contain no operator-serviceable parts.
Do not modify any part of the equipment. Modification may cause fire or malfunction, or
may void the manufacturer’s warranty.
Use only original FLOW Primary Sample Handling Instrument and
MagNA Pure 96 Instrument specific parts and tools, for example, carriers, racks, tips, and
waste bags. Commercially available liquid vessels, such as primary tubes, may of course
be used.
Do not change or modify the pipetting routines provided in the
FLOW Primary Sample Handling Instrument Software or the purification protocols provid-
ed in the MagNA Pure 96 Software. This will lead to malfunction of the
FLOW Primary Sample Handling Instrument or the MagNA Pure 96 Instrument.
Anti-virus software is not provided. It is therefore essential to take precautions to ensure
that any software loaded onto the system is free of malicious code (viruses, Trojan horses,
etc.). It is recommended to install only Roche software on the control units.
Do not place your hands into the instrument when it is switched on.
Follow all safety instructions printed on or attached to the instruments.
Observe all general safety precautions that apply to electrical instruments.
Do not access any electrical parts while an instrument is connected to the mains.
Never touch switches or power cord with wet hands.
Always wear safety goggles and gloves when dealing with toxic, caustic or infectious
materials.
Make sure the main switch is freely accessible.
Warning of electric shock. Keep all covers closed while the instruments are connected to
the main power supply.
Spraying liquid on electrical parts can cause a short circuit and result in fire. Keep the
covers closed while the instruments are connected to the main power and do not use
spray in the vicinity of the instruments.
Warning of explosion from sparks. Keep all potentially inflammable or explosive material
(for example,anesthetic gas) away from the instruments.
All biological material is to be regarded as potentially infectious. Handling and disposal of
such material should be performed according to local safety guidelines. Spills should be
immediately disinfected with an appropriate disinfectant solution to avoid spreading con-
tamination to laboratory personnel or equipment.
Please refer to the corresponding Operator’s Guides, chapter Maintenance to find instruc-
tions for cleaning the instruments.
FLOW Primary Sample Handling Instrument:
The instruments contain high-energy ultraviolet lamps that can cause serious temporary or
persistent eye and skin irritation. Never expose unprotected eyes or skin to the UV light.
MagNA Pure 96 Instrument:
Do not insert hands or fingers into either of the holes provided for discarding waste liquids
(on the right of the stage). If the reagent-dispensing nozzle head moves suddenly, it may
strike and injure your hand or fingers.
MagNA Pure 96 Instrument:
The instruments contain high-energy ultraviolet lamps that can cause serious temporary or
persistent eye and skin irritation. Never expose unprotected eyes or skin to the UV light.