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1.1 Safety Precautions
The apricot S1 is designed and engineered with your safety in mind. However, failure
to adhere to proper care, maintenance, and operation of the instrument may lead to
poor experimental results, reduced equipment life, and the possibility of injury to the
operator.
Please adhere to the following safety guidelines when working with the apricot
S1:
oOpen the hood to exchange cores only!
oDo not attempt to make an adjustment or try to repair something that is not
working correctly –this could result in injury and will void the warranty. If you
encounter a problem with the instrument, please contact Apricot Designs, Inc. or
your distributor.
oOperate the instrument in an indoor environment only!
oAvoid exposure to direct sunlight and excessive humidity. Also, for safe
operation, do not operate the instrument with wet hands.
oAlways connect the instrument via a grounded power outlet.
oUse only Apricot Designs optional tools, equipment, and peripherals!
oOur optional tools, equipment, and peripherals will enhance the performance of
the manufactured instrument to help you get the best results.
oIt is highly recommended that you use disposable tips manufactured by Apricot
Designs because they are designed to perform optimally with our instruments.
oUsing add-on products or modifications not supplied by Apricot will void the
warranty and likely affect the performance of the instrument as well as lead to
poor experimental results, reduced equipment life, and the possibility of injury
to the operator.
oUnder no circumstances should any part of the operator’s body or any foreign
object(s), except the labware in use, enter the area directly under the pipetting
tips and above the elevator. In case of emergency, turn the power off
immediately.
oPlace the instrument on a sturdy and level surface. Use appropriate caution
when operating this instrument.
oWear protective clothing/goggles when dealing with dangerous, corrosive, or
radioactive substances.
oThis instrument is designed to fit inside a suitably-sized fume hood when
working with volatile organic solvents.
For full instructions regarding the handling of pathogens or biological hazards in Risk
Group 2 or higher, please refer to the current edition of the Laboratory Biosafety
Manual, published by the World Health Organization
