
SLPt Cell Disruptor Chapter 1: Safety and Support
User Manual Safety Considerations
100-214-252 Rev. A 1-1
Chapter 1: Safety and Support
1.1 Safety Considerations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1 - 1
1.2 General Precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1 - 2
1.2.1 Intended Use of the System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1 - 2
1.2.2 Safety Measures and Guards- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1 - 2
1.2.3 Safe Operation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1 - 3
1.2.4 Setting Up the Workplace- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1 - 3
1.3 Regulatory Compliance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1 - 4
1.4 Warranty - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1 - 5
1.5 How to Contact Branson - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1 - 6
1.5.1 Before Calling Branson for Assistance - - - - - - - - - - - - -1 - 6
1.1 Safety Considerations
CAUTION
!Observe the following safety considerations when operating the Sonifier® SLPt Cell Disrup-
tor®:
• Make sure that the equipment is properly grounded. DO NOT operate if it is not.
• The unit is equipped with a three-conductor cord and three-prong grounding-type plug, and must be
plugged into a three-prong grounding-type wall receptacle. DO NOT under any circumstances remove
the power cord ground prong.
•DO NOT operate the equipment with the cover removed. High voltage is present within the equipment
when connected to plant wiring.
•DO NOT turn on the ultrasonics without the converter and horn attached.
•DO NOT touch the horn or tip when ultrasonics are active. When handling, removing, or attaching a horn
or tip, be sure that the ON/OFF switch is set to OFF. Touching the horn or tip while the unit is on can
result in serious personal injury.
•DO NOT allow the horn or microtip to contact lab stands, beakers, test tubes or similar objects. Microtip
failure may result. Breakage of glassware may result in the loss of a specimen.
•DO NOT operate the equipment at more than 70% amplitude when using a microtip.
• Appropriate eye protection should be worn to prevent possible splash injury.
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