Eppendorf Microplates User Manual
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Deepwell Plates and Microplates — Instructions for use
Instructions for use
Instructions for use
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Safety
Instructions for use
Please read this manual thoroughly before using the Eppendorf Deepwell Plates and
Microplates for the first time.
Please view this manual as part of the product and keep it somewhere easily accessible.
If this manual is lost, please request another one. The current version is available on our
website www.eppendorf.com, also in other languages.
WARNING!
WARNING! Damage to health from toxic, radioactive or aggressive chemicals as
well as infectious liquids and pathogenic germs.
Observe the national regulations for handling these substances, the biological
security level of your laboratory, the material safety data sheets and the
manufacturer's application notes.
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
WARNING!
WARNING! Contamination risk from splashing liquids or escaping substances.
Observe the maximum filling volume.
Take appropriate safety measures to prevent the escape of substances in the plates
during storage and transportation.
Always remove the covers carefully.
Only use undamaged and visibly perfect plates from intact packages.
Do not use liquid nitrogen in combination with the plates. They could become
damaged or the covers could burst open during thawing.
WARNING!
WARNING! Contamination risk from damaged plates during centrifugation.
The plates withstand heavy loads during centrifugation. However, they can be destroyed
and release the substances they contain if used improperly.
Always observe the maximum permitted centrifugation forces.
Read the operating manual of the centrifuge used.
Centrifuge stacked plates at lower speed only.
Note that organic solvents may reduce the mechanical load capability of the plates.
If in doubt please contact the Eppendorf Application Support
CAUTION!
CAUTION! Contamination risk when disposing of used consumables.
Dispose of used consumables in accordance with the substances with which they
have come into contact.
Observe the rules applicable to your lab.
NOTICE!
NOTICE! Material change at extreme temperatures.
The mechanical resistance and the dimensions of disposables are affected by extreme
temperatures (e.g., refrigeration or autoclaving).
Pay particular attention to this with automated applications.