Eppendorf TransferMan4 m - Manual (Page 20)

Safety
TransferMan
® 4m
English (EN)
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3 Safety
3.1 Intended use
The TransferMan 4m has been designed and manufactured for use in the field of
intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) in human reproductive medicine. Therefore, the
TransferMan 4m is a medical device in accordance with Directive 93/42/EEC of the
European Union. The TransferMan 4m is intended exclusively for indoor use and for
operation by qualified staff.
3.2 Warnings for intended use
WARNING! Risk of injury due to flying capillaries and glass splinters.
If exposed to high pressures, capillaries may detach themselves from the grip
heads and become projectiles.
Capillaries can crack as a result of incorrect handling.
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Wear protective goggles.
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Never aim capillaries at people.
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Use capillaries with an outer diameter that matches the grip head
specifications.
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Always mount / dismount capillaries when they are depressurized.
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Mount the capillary correctly in the grip head.
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Do not touch the capillary with the Petri dish or other objects.
CAUTION! Risk of cuts from broken capillaries.
Capillaries are made of glass and are very fragile.
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Wear your personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Always mount capillaries depressurized.
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Never aim capillaries at people.
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Handle the capillaries very carefully.
NOTICE! Mechanical damage to the motor modules.
Excessive load leads to increment errors or destruction of the drive.
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Do not drive the modules against mechanical obstructions.
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Do not hold any objects near the modules.
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Load the motor module with a maximum of 100 g.