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MiniOpticon Instruction Manual
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Although this design of instrument has been tested and found to comply with Part 15, Subpart B of the
FCC Rules for a Class A digital device, please note that this compliance is voluntary, for the instrument
qualifies as an “Exempted device” under 47 CFR § 15.103(c), in regard to the cited FCC regulations in
effect at the time of manufacture.
Hazards
The MiniOpticon real-time PCR detection system is designed to operate safely when used in the manner
prescribed by the manufacturer. If the MiniOpticon system or any of its 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
authorized agent. Service of the MiniOpticon system should be performed only by Bio-Rad personnel.
Biohazards
The MiniOpticon system is a laboratory product. However, if biohazardous samples are present, adhere to
the following guidelines and comply with any local guidelines specific to your laboratory and location.
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)
• No biohazardous substances are exhausted during normal operations of this instrument
S URFACE DECONTAMINATION
WARNING! To prevent electrical shock, always turn off and unplug the instrument prior to performing
decontamination procedures.
The following areas can be cleaned with any hospital-grade bactericide, virucide, or fungicide
disinfectant:
• Outer lid and chassis
• Inner reaction block surface and reaction block wells
• Control panel and display