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2.4 During operation
•Do not operate the unit in environments with aggressive or explosive chemical mix-
tures. Please contact manufacturer for possible operation of the unit in specific at-
mospheres.
•Before changing the manifold, the bottles or the tubes, disconnect the unit from the
mains.
•Do not operate the unit if it is faulty.
•Always have the cover protecting against aerosol spread (hereinafter protective
cover) installed during operation.
•Do not operate the unit without the manifold installed.
•Do not operate the unit if any of the needles is clogged or malfunctions.
•Never touch the needles or place fingers or other parts under the needles during
operation. Manifold needles are sharp and can cause injury.
•If liquid spills on the guiding rail, stop the operation, clean and wipe the surface dry.
•Do not allow the waste bottle to overflow the maximum level during operation (there
is a mark on the side surface of the bottle). Take necessary precautions utilizing
waste liquid in accordance with general laboratory standards.
2.5 After operation
•Carry out the cycle of system washing as described in section 6. Operation
closedown. This will keep the system in permanent operation condition.
•Clean the guiding rail under the platform and wipe it dry to prevent oxidation layer
formation and to prolong working life of the unit.
2.6 Biological safety
•It is the user’s responsibility to carry out appropriate decontamination if hazardous
material is spilt on or penetrates into the equipment.
•In diagnostic research, potentially dangerous biological materials can be used. When
working with such materials, always use protective clothing and eye protection. Al-
ways have the protective cover installed during operation.