I. safety notices – SciGene Hybex Microarray Incubation System User Manual
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Hybex® Microarray Incubation System — USER MANUAL
Version 1.1E, August 2012 3 (408) 733-7337, [email protected]
I. SAFETY NOTICES
A. Intended Use
The Hybex® Microarray Incubation System is intended for the heating and incubation of
laboratory samples. The instrument should only be used according to the instructions
provided in this manual. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer (SciGene), the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
B. Instrument Safety
Before operating the system, read the information in this section concerning hazards and
potential hazards. Ensure that anyone involved with the instrument’s operation is instructed
in both general safety practices for laboratories and specific safety practices for the
instrument.
C. Symbols and Conventions
The following chart is an illustrated glossary of the electrical symbols that are used on the
Hybex® Microsample Incubator (heating base). Whenever such symbols appear on
instruments, please observe appropriate safety measures.
1. Electrical Symbols
This symbol indicates that this is a protected ground terminal that must be
connected to earth ground before any other electrical connections are made to
the instrument.
CAUTION: This symbol alerts you to consult this Operator’s Manual for further
information and to proceed with caution.
This symbol indicates the OFF position of the main POWER switch.
This symbol indicates the ON position of the main POWER switch.
2. Non-Electrical Symbols
CAUTION: This symbol illustrates a heat hazard. Proceed with caution when
working around these areas to avoid being burned by hot components.
CAUTION: This symbol alerts you to consult this Operator’s Manual for further
information and to proceed with caution.