Eppendorf ThermoMixer FP - Manual (Page 11)

Eppendorf ThermoMixer F1.5/FP — Operating manual
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WARNING!
WARNING! Risk from incorrect supply voltage
 Only connect the device to voltage sources which correspond to the electrical
requirements on the name plate.
 Only use sockets with a protective earth (PE) conductor and suitable power cable.
WARNING!
WARNING! Risk of burns from hot surfaces.
The thermoblock can be very hot after heating and cause burns.
 Avoid direct contact with a heated thermoblock.
WARNING!
WARNING! Damages 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 comprehensive regulations about handling germs or biological material of the
risk group II or higher, please refer to the "Laboratory Biosafety Manual" (source:
World Health Organisation, Laboratory Biosafety Manual, in its respectively current
valid version).
WARNING!
WARNING! Risk of fire.
 Do not use this device to process any highly flammable liquids.
WARNING!
WARNING! Damage to health due to contaminated device and accessories.
 Decontaminate the device and the accessories before storage and shipping.
WARNING!
WARNING! Risk of injury due to incorrect consumables.
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Poorly fitting tubes or plates can become detached from the thermoblock.
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Glass tubes can smash.
 Only use the thermoblocks with the consumables designed for them.
 Never use tubes made of glass or other fragile material.
WARNING!
WARNING! Contamination due to opening seals of consumables.
In the following cases, the seals of tubes can spring open. Sample material can escape.
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high vapor pressure of the content
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improperly sealed cover
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damaged sealing lip
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improperly fastened foil
 Always check that consumables have been sealed tightly before use.
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