SciGene Little Dipper Processor for FISH - Manual (Page 4)

Little Dipper ® Processor for FISH— USER MANUAL
March 2013 LD for FISH manual 2.0; software 1.4 for FISH 3
I. SAFETY NOTICES
A. Instrument Safety
Before operating the instrument, read the information in this section concerning
hazards and potential hazards. Ensure that everyone involved with the instrument’s
operation is instructed in both general safety practices for laboratories and specific
safety practices for the instrument.
B. Conventions and Labels
The following is a glossary of the safety conventions and symbols that are used on the Little
Dipper® Processor. Whenever such symbols appear on instruments, please observe
appropriate safety measures.
1. Warnings
Failure to comply with the following warnings that are affixed to the product
can lead to possible personal injury or death.
This symbol indicates the potential for a Pinch Point. Do not place
fingers in the slot in the Z-axis tower.
This symbol indicates the potential presence of a Hot Surface. Turn off
the temperature controller and leave sufficient time for cooling or use
heat protection prior to handling a bath.
Biological hazards can be associated with the materials used on this
instrument. Potentially infectious waste and other hazardous waste
must be treated in accordance with good laboratory practice
guidelines.