Eppendorf Concentrator plus - Manual (Page 13)

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3 Safety
Concentrator plus / Vacufuge® plus — Operating manual
3.4 Note on product liability
In the following cases, the protection provided in the device may be impaired. Liability for the
function of the device passes to the operator if:
• the device is not used in accordance with the operating manual.
• the device is used outside the sphere of application described here.
• the device is used with accessories and consumables (e.g. tubes and plates), which are not
recommended by Eppendorf AG.
• the device is maintained or repaired by persons not authorized by Eppendorf.
• the owner has made unauthorized modifications to the device.
3.5 Warnings for intended use
Before using the device, read the operating manual and observe the following general safety
instructions.
3.5.1 Personal injury or damage to the equipment
DANGER!
Danger!
Electric shock from damage to device/power cable.
Only switch on the device if the device and the power cable are undamaged.
Only use devices that have been properly installed or repaired.
DANGER!
Danger!
Lethal voltages inside the device.
Ensure that the housing is always closed and undamaged so that no parts inside the device
can be contacted by accident.
Do not remove the housing of the device.
Do not allow the device to be opened by anyone except service personnel who have been
specifically authorized by Eppendorf.
WARNING!
Warning!
Risk from incorrect supply voltage
Only connect the device to power sources that match the electrical specifications on the
device ID plate.
WARNING!
Warning!
Risk when handling toxic liquids and pathogenic microorganisms.
When handling toxic liquids or pathogenic microorganisms of risk category II (see World
Health Organization: Laboratory Biosafety Manual) observe the relevant national regulations.
WARNING!
Warning!
Risk of scalding when the device lid is open.
When the heating is switched on, the surface temperature of the rotor chamber can be > 60 °C.
Do not touch the walls of the rotor chamber.
CAUTION!
Caution!
Damage to device by spilling liquids in the rotor or rotor chamber
1. Switch the device off.
2. Disconnect the device from the power supply.
3. Clean the device and the accessories carefully in accordance with the cleaning and
disinfection instructions in the operating manual.
4. If a different cleaning and disinfecting method is to be used, contact Eppendorf AG to ensure
that the intended method will not damage the device.
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