Eppendorf Thermomixer R - Manual (Page 12)

3 Safety
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Thermomixer comfort / Thermomixer R — Operating Manual
WARNING!
Warning! Risk to health from contaminated device
 Perform decontamination before storing or dispatching the device and/or its
accessories.
WARNING!
Warning! Contamination due to opening tube lids.
In the following cases, the lids of PCR tubes can spring open and the sample material
can escape:
•
high vapor pressure of the content
•
improperly sealed lid
•
damaged sealing lip
 Always check that micro test tubes have been sealed tightly before use.
CAUTION!
Caution! Strong vibration.
At high speeds items near the device can be moved by vibrations of the work surface
and may e.g. fall off the work table.
 Do not place easily movable items near the mixer or secure them adequately.
CAUTION!
Caution! Damage to the display due to mechanical pressure.
 Do not exert mechanical pressure on the display.
CAUTION!
Caution! Damage to electronic components from condensation.
 After moving the device from a cooler environment (e.g: cool room or outdoors),
wait at least an hour before connecting it to the mains power supply.
CAUTION!
Caution when using aggressive chemicals.
Aggressive chemicals may damage both the device and its accessories.
 Do not use any aggressive chemicals on the device and accessories such as strong
or weak bases, strong acids, acetone, formaldehyde, halogenated hydrocarbons or
phenol.
 If the device becomes contaminated with aggressive chemicals, clean it
immediately with a neutral cleaning agent.
CAUTION!
Caution! Lack of safety due to missing operating manual.
 When passing on the device, always enclose the operating manual.
 If you lose the operating manual, request a replacement. The current version of the
operating manual and the safety instructions can also be found on our website
www.eppendorf.com.
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