Eppendorf Mastercycler pro User Manual
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Safety
Mastercycler pro
English (EN)
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DANGER! Risk when handling toxic or radioactively-marked liquids or pathogenic germs.
Follow national regulations governing the handling of these substances.
For complete 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! Risk to health and bio hazard when operated with lid open.
The tube lids may pop open at high block temperatures.
Close the lid of the device when heating samples.
DANGER! Electric shock as a result of penetration of liquid.
Switch off the device and disconnect it from the power supply before starting cleaning or
disinfecting.
Do not allow any liquids to enter the inside of the housing.
Do not perform spay disinfection.
Only reconnect the device to the power supply once it is completely dry.
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.
DANGER! Electric shock.
Switch off the device and disconnect the power plug before starting to maintain or clean.
WARNING! Damage due to incorrect power supply.
Only connect the device to power sources that match the electrical specifications on the
device's nameplate.
Use only sockets with protective earth.
WARNING! Injury from trapping or crushing.
Do not place your fingers between the lid and the housing when opening and closing the
device or when opening it into the cleaning position.
Do not reach in under the open lid.
Take care that the stand is properly engaged so that the lid stays in the opened position.