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

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Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after working with any potentially infectious material before leaving the laboratory
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Remove wristwatches and jewelry before working at the bench
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Store all infectious or potentially infectious material in unbreakable leak-proof containers
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Before leaving the laboratory, remove protective clothing
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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
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Change gloves frequently. Remove gloves immediately when they are visibly contaminated
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Do not expose materials that cannot be properly decontaminated to potentially infectious material
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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)
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No biohazardous substances are exhausted during normal operations of this instrument
Disposal of Biohazardous Material
The S3 and S3e Systems include a waste container that may potentially contain hazardous biological materials, depending on the
sample used. Dispose of the following potentially contaminated materials in accordance with laboratory, local, regional, and
national regulations:
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Content in waste container
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Reagents
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Used reaction vessels or other consumables that may be contaminated
Chemical Hazards
The S3 and S3e Systems include a waste container that may potentially contain hazardous chemical materials depending on the
sample used.
Explosive or Flammability Hazards
The S3 and S3e Systems pose no uncommon hazard related to flammability or explosion when used in a proper manner as
specified by Bio-Rad Laboratories.
Electrical Hazards
The S3 and S3e Systems pose 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 and S3e Systems is not recommended after installation. If the system needs to be moved, follow the decontamination
procedure in this manual and remove all bulk fluidics. A QC procedure will be required after a move to ensure instrument is
functioning properly.
Lifting should be performed with a minimum of two people. Lift with the inset handles on the instrument base. Use caution to keep
instrument level, and handle the instrument gently.
Storage
The S3 or S3e System can be stored under the following conditions:
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Temperature range 5–35°C
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Relative humidity 20–70%
Disposal
The S3 and S3e Systems contain 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.