Bio-Rad T100™ Thermal Cycler - Manual (Page 6)

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Safety and Regulatory Compliance
The T100 thermal cycler heats and cools very quickly during operation. We strongly
recommend that you follow the safety specifications listed in this section and throughout this
manual.
Safety Warning Labels
Warning labels posted on the instrument and in this manual warn you about sources of injury
or harm. Refer to Table
3 to review the meaning of each safety warning label.
Instrument Safety Warnings
The following warning labels display on the instrument and refer directly to the safe use of this
T100 thermal cycler (Table
4).
Table 3. Instrument safety warning labels.
Icon Meaning
CAUTION: Risk of danger! This symbol identifies components that pose a risk of
personal injury or damage to the instrument if improperly handled. Wherever this
symbol appears, consult the manual for further information before proceeding.
CAUTION: Risk of electrical shock! This symbol identifies components that pose a
risk of electrical shock if improperly handled.
CAUTION: Hot surface! This symbol identifies components that pose a risk of
personal injury due to excessive heat if improperly handled.
Table 4. Instrument safety warning labels.
Icon Meaning
Warning about risk of harm to body or equipment.
Operating the T100 instrument before reading this manual can constitute a personal
injury hazard. Only qualified laboratory personnel should operate this instrument.
Warning about risk of harm to body or equipment from electrical shock.
Do not attempt to repair or remove the outer case of this thermal cycler, power
supply, heat pump, or other accessories. If you open these instruments, you put
yourself at risk for electrical shock and void your warranty. All repairs must be done
by an authorized repair service.