Safety and regulatory compliance, Instrument safety warnings – Bio-Rad PROTEAN® i12™ IEF System User Manual
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PROTEAN i12 IEF System Instruction Manual
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Preface
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Safety and Regulatory Compliance
This instrument has been certified to meet all applicable requirements of the EN61010-1 electrical equipment
for measurement, control, and laboratory use standard and the class A standards for Electromagnetic
Emissions, intended for laboratory equipment applications. It uses high output voltages that are electrically
isolated from earth ground to minimize the risk of electrical shock to the user.
This product has also been tested to the requirements of CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, second edition,
including Amendment 1, or a later version of the same standard incorporating the same level of testing
requirements.
Certified products are safe to use when operated in accordance with the instruction manual.
Instrument Safety Warnings
This instrument should not be modified or altered in any way. Alteration of this instrument voids the warranty
and safety certification and creates a potential safety hazard.
This instrument is intended for laboratory use only. Bio-Rad Laboratories is not responsible for any injury or
damage caused by the use of this instrument for purposes other than those for which it is intended, or by
modifications of the instrument not performed by Bio-Rad Laboratories or an authorized agent. Follow the
safety specifications listed in this section and throughout this manual. Use only the power cord supplied with
the instrument, making sure to choose the plug adaptor that corresponds to the electrical outlets in your
region.
The following guidelines should be observed and followed:
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To ensure adequate cooling of the PROTEAN
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i12
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IEF cell, be sure there is ≥6 cm clearance around the
unit. Do not block the fan vents
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Do not use cloth or absorbent pads underneath the unit. These or other loose items may be pulled into
the fan intake, causing damage to the unit due to overheating and voiding the warranty
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Connect the cell to a three-prong, grounded AC outlet using the three-prong AC power cord provided
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Do not operate the instrument in extreme humidity (>90%) or where condensation can short the internal
electrical circuits of the cell. The PROTEAN i12 IEF cell has passed tests for operation at 10–31ºC, 0–90%
relative humidity (noncondensing). Operating the cell outside these conditions voids the warranty
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Disconnect power to the PROTEAN i12 IEF cell before servicing. No user-serviceable parts are inside the
instrument. Contact Bio-Rad service personnel for service
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Emissions from this product may interfere with some sensitive appliances when placed nearby or on the
same circuit as those appliances. Take appropriate measures to avoid interference