Luminex MAGPIX Hardware and Installation Manual - Manual (Page 22)

CAUTION: Do not use the heater plate as an incubator. Its purpose is to
maintain the temperature of the microtiter plate while the plate is
in the MAGPIX instrument. Monitor the heater plate temperature
while it is in use. If it overheats, discontinue use and contact
Luminex Technical Support.
WARNING: The heater plate of the MAGPIX plate carrier may be hot and
can cause personal injury if touched. Do not touch the heater
plate.
Fluids
This instrument contains fluids. In the event of a fluid leak, turn off all power to the system
and disconnect all power cords. The on/off switch is not a method of disconnection; the
power cord must be removed from the outlet. Contact Luminex Technical Support for further
information.
DANGER: Do not operate the instrument in the presence of leaking fluid.
Optimally, the waste line should be routed to a laboratory drain. If
you use a waste container, monitor waste fluid levels periodically.
The volume of the waste container should be at least as large as
the volume of the sheath container. Do not allow the waste fluid
container to overflow. Empty the waste fluid container each time
you replace or fill the sheath fluid container. Place the waste fluid
container at least three feet below the surface on which the
FLEXMAP 3D instrument rests. Do not place the waste fluid
container on top of the instrument. Do not move the waste line
vertically while the FLEXMAP 3D instrument is running, and
make certain the waste container is properly vented. Contact
Luminex Technical Support before relocating the waste fluid
container or rerouting the waste line.
WARNING: Reagents may contain sodium azide as a preservative. Sodium
azide is toxic and may also react with lead and copper plumbing
to form highly explosive metal azides. On disposal, flush drains
with a generous amount of cold water to prevent azide build-up.
Consult the manual guideline “Safety Management No. CDC-22,
Decontamination of Laboratory Sink Drains to remove Azide
Salts".
Decontamination Procedure
Occasions may arise when it becomes necessary to decontaminate the entire MAGPIX
instrument. If you must decontaminate the instrument, sanitize the accessible surfaces and
the internal fluidics system. This is particularly important when biohazardous samples have
been run.
WARNING: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when handling
parts that come into contact with potentially biohazardous
samples.
To decontaminate MAGPIX:
Safety and Regulatory Considerations
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