Bio-Rad S3™ Cell Sorter - Manual (Page 7)

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Chemical Hazards
The S3 or S3e cell sorter inside the S3 biosafety system includes a waste container that may potentially contain hazardous chemical
materials depending on the sample used.
Explosive or Flammability Hazards
The S3 biosafety system poses no uncommon hazard related to flammability or explosion when used in a proper manner as
specified by Bio-Rad Laboratories.
Electrical Hazards
The S3 biosafety system poses no uncommon electrical hazard to operators if installed and operated properly without physical
modification and if connected to a power source of proper specification.
Transport
Moving the S3 biosafety system and the cell sorter is not recommended after installation. If the complete system needs to be
moved, follow the decontamination procedure in both this manual and the S3 and S3e cell sorter manual and remove all bulk fluidics
prior to moving.
If the system must be moved, the S3 biosafety system should be disassembled prior to moving the S3 or S3e cell sorter off the HDPE
base floor. Lifting should be performed with a minimum of two people.
After moving the S3 or S3e cell sorter and the biosafety system and upon reassembly, the system must be recertified by a certified
biosafety service vendor.
Storage
The S3 and S3e systems can be stored under the following conditions:
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Temperature range: 18–25°C
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Relative humidity: 20–60%
Disposal
The S3 biosafety system contains electronic or electrical materials; it should be disposed of as unsorted waste and must be collected
separately, according to European Union Directive 2002/96/CE on waste and electronic equipment — WEEE Directive.
Before disposal, contact your local Bio-Rad representative for country-specific instructions.
Warranty
The S3 and S3e cell sorters and associated accessories are covered by a standard Bio-Rad warranty. Contact your local Bio-Rad
Laboratories office for details of the warranty.
IMPORTANT! Use equipment only for intended purpose. Improper use voids the warranty and
may result in injury.