General Safety Instructions - Miltenyi Biotec MACSQuant Manual De Usuario

Figure 1: Hazard areas on the MACSQuant X Orbital Shaker.

General safety instructions

Safe operation of the instrument is no longer ensured if the instrument is not working properly and/or the
displayed instructions or messages advise you to contact Technical Support. Immediately switch off and
unplug the instrument from the power outlet and contact an authorized Miltenyi Biotec service provider or
Miltenyi Biotec Technical Support.
Electricity and fire hazards
Potential risks arising from electrical devices include electric shock, short, and overheating. Electric shock
may lead to severe personal injury or death. An electric short and overheating may lead to the spread of fire.
Electronic equipment might emit sparks, which could ignite combustible vapors or material resulting in
explosion or fire.
Do not use the instrument in areas classified as hazardous locations; for example, in oxygen-laden
environments. If flames or smoke appear, immediately switch off the power supply, unplug the
instrument from the electrical outlet, and contact an authorized Miltenyi Biotec service provider or
Miltenyi Biotec Technical Support.
The instrument housing is designed to lower the risk of electric shock, short, and spread of fire.
Only authorized personnel is allowed to remove any cover of the instrument.
Do not use the instrument if
it has been opened or disassembled,
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it has been dropped or damaged,
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it has damaged or broken parts,
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it has a damaged power cable,
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an object has been dropped into the instrument.
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The instrument is intended for indoor use only. If liquids enter the instrument, it may lead to electric shorts,
shock, or fire. Take special care while handling liquids.
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