Eppendorf epMotion 5070 - Manual (Page 21)

Safety
epMotion ® 5070
English (EN)
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WARNING! Damage to health due to infectious liquids and pathogenic germs.
 When handling infectious liquids and pathogenic germs, observe the national regulations,
the biological security level of your laboratory, the material safety data sheets, and the
manufacturer's application notes.
 Wear personal protective equipment.
 For full instructions regarding the handling of germs or biological material of risk group II
or higher, please refer to the "Laboratory Biosafety Manual" (Source: World Health
Organization, current edition of the Laboratory Biosafety Manual).
WARNING! Health hazard from skin contact with infectious substances.
 Wear protective gloves.
WARNING! Danger due to flammable and infectious liquids in the waste container.
Pipette tips in the waste container may contain flammable or infectious liquids.
 Wear personal protective equipment.
 Handle the pipette tips and sample materials from the waste container in accordance with
the material safety data sheets, safety regulations and laboratory guidelines.
WARNING! Damage to health due to contaminated device and accessories.
 Decontaminate the device and the accessories before storage and shipping.
CAUTION! Risk of injury due to carrier movement.
The carrier may still be moving when the front hood of the epMotion is opened.
 Wait until the carrier stops moving before reaching into the device.
CAUTION! Cuts due to broken glass.
A damaged touchscreen leads to cuts on the hands.
 Only use the EasyCon if it is not damaged.
CAUTION! Poor safety due to incorrect accessories and spare parts.
The use of accessories and spare parts other than those recommended by Eppendorf may
impair the safety, functioning and precision of the device. Eppendorf cannot be held liable or
accept any liability for damage resulting from the use of incorrect or non-recommended
accessories and spare parts, or from the improper use of such equipment.
 Only use accessories and original spare parts recommended by Eppendorf.
NOTICE! Spilled liquid can cause damage to the device.
 Switch off the device.
 Disconnect the power plug.
 Collect the spilled liquid. Observe the specifications for the liquid in the material safety
data sheets.
NOTICE! Size of disposables can change through autoclaving.
 Do not use autoclaved disposable products in automated applications.