Bio-Rad Firmware & Software Updates - Manual (Page 6)

CFX96 Touch, CFX96 Touch Deep Well, CFX Connect, and CFX384 Touch Systems Instruction Manual
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• IEC 61010-2-081:2001+A1, EN61010-2-081:2002+A1. Safety requirements for electrical
equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use. Part 2-081: Particular requirements
for automatic and semi-automatic laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes
(includes Amendment 1)
• EN 61326-1:2006 (Class A). Electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory
use. EMC requirements, Part 1: General requirements
In addition to the above safety and electromagnetic standards, the CFX Connect system has been tested
and found to be in compliance with IEC 61010-2-101: Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for
Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use Part 2-101: Particular Requirements for In Vitro Diagnostic
(IVD) Medical Equipment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Hazards
The CFX96 Touch, CFX96 Touch Deep Well, CFX Connect, and CFX384 Touch real-time PCR detection
systems are designed to operate safely when used in the manner prescribed by the manufacturer. If the
CFX96 Touch, CFX96 Touch Deep Well, CFX Connect, or CFX384 Touch system or any of their associated
components are used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the inherent protection provided by
the instrument may be impaired. Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. is not liable for any injury or damage caused
by the use of this equipment in any unspecified manner, or by modifications to the instrument not
performed by Bio-Rad or an authorized agent. Service of the CFX96 Touch, CFX96 Touch Deep Well,
CFX Connect, and CFX384 Touch systems should be performed only by Bio-Rad personnel.
Biohazards
The CFX96 Touch, CFX96 Touch Deep Well, CFX Connect, and CFX384 Touch systems are laboratory
products. However, if biohazardous samples are present, adhere to the following guidelines and comply
with any local guidelines specific to your laboratory and location.
G ENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• Always wear laboratory gloves, coats, and safety glasses with side shields or goggles
• Keep your hands away from your mouth, nose, and eyes
• Completely protect any cut or abrasion before working with potentially infectious materials
• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after working with any potentially infectious
material before leaving the laboratory
• Remove wristwatches and jewelry before working at the bench
• Store all infectious or potentially infectious material in unbreakable leak-proof containers
• Before leaving the laboratory, remove protective clothing
• Do not use a gloved hand to write, answer the telephone, turn on a light switch, or touch
anything that other people may touch without gloves
• Change gloves frequently. Remove gloves immediately when they are visibly contaminated
• Do not expose materials that cannot be properly decontaminated to potentially infectious
material
• Upon completion of the operation involving biohazardous material, decontaminate the work
area with an appropriate disinfectant (for example, a 1:10 dilution of household bleach)