Bio-Rad Gel Doc™ XR+ System - Manual (Page 7)

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Section 2 Important Safety Information
2.1 Important Notice
Both the Gel Doc
™
XR and ChemiDoc
™
XRS imaging systems are intended for laboratory use only.
Use of the Gel Doc XR, and ChemiDoc XRS systems involve UV illumination. Proper precautions
must be taken to avoid eye and skin exposure to the UV radiation. This instrument is meant for use only
by trained personnel that know the health risks associated with UV radiation and with reagents that are
normally used with this instrument. The acrylic shield provides some UV protection. However, it does
not guarantee complete protection, and it is designed to shield only the person working in front of the
system.
WARNING: The operator should wear appropriate safety glasses, or a
protective mask and gloves, in addition to using the UV safety shield provided
with this instrument.
Anmerkung: Dieses Geraet ist nur fuer Forschungszwecke geeignet
.
Ausserdem ist die Benutzung nur fuer spezialisiertes Personal gedacht, das mit den Gesundheitsrisiken
vertraut ist, die an die UV-Strahlung gebunden sind und den Reagentien, die normalerweise mit diesem
Geraet benutzt werden.
Die Benutzung eines Plexiglasschutzschildes garantiert dem Benutzer keinen Schutz vor UV-Strahlung.
Die Benutzung von Schutzbrille oder Schutzmaske ist strengstens empfohlen.
2.2 Power Safety Information
a) Voltage Setting Information: The Universal Hood II has a power supply that automatically chooses the
correct voltage for your country or region.
b) Fusing: The Universal Hood II has two user-serviceable fuses, F1 and F2, which are located on the
bottom rear panel and are a part of the power entry module (see below).
Main power entry module
Fuse F1 and F2 are located in
this drawer. Use a
screwdriver and pull the
drawer out to see the fuses.