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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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Important safety information
General safety instructions
THIS CHAPTER DESCRIBES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS INSTRUMENT AND
PROVIDES IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION TO MINIMIZE THE RISKS AND PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS.
The instrument can be used safely, if the following is ensured:
The instrument is installed correctly.
The instrument is only operated by professional laboratory personnel.
General safety practices are followed.
All instructions in this user manual are followed.
• Use this instrument only as indicated in this user manual to avoid injury to personnel and damage of the
equipment.
• Keep this user manual in a place that is always accessible to all users.
• Follow local working area safety instructions and laboratory policies and standards for health, safety, and
prevention of accidents.
• Ensure safe working conditions and provide for sufficient light.
• Ensure that the power switch and the plug of the power cable of the instrument are easily accessible.
• To entirely disconnect the instrument from the power supply, unplug the power cable.
• Ensure that the power cable plug is close to the user.
• If it is necessary to cut the power supply, unplug the cable from the power outlet and contact an authorized
Miltenyi Biotec service provider or Miltenyi Biotec Technical Support.
• Read the instructions in the chapter Important safety information before using the instrument.
• Check the instrument before each use for visible damage.
• In case of severe accidents, damages to the instrument, or if smoke or flames appear, cut the power supply
immediately.
• Do not use the instrument if it has been dropped or is damaged. Contact Miltenyi Biotec Technical Support
immediately.