Bio-Rad Bio-Plex® 200 Systems User Manual

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Section 1
General Information

1.1 About This Manual

A Bio-Rad service engineer will install the Bio-Plex

200 system. However, the procedure is

provided herein as a reference, in addition to instructions for maintaining your Bio-Plex 200
system. This manual uses certain conventions to facilitate understanding of the text material
and to assist operators in using the Bio-Plex 200 system.

Conventions

Left and right sides of the system components are as viewed from the front (operator’s position)
unless otherwise stated.

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Notes, cautions, and warnings are used to highlight certain operating procedures and
recommendations.

A note indicates a special procedure, an exception to normal operation, or something else of
specific interest to the reader. Notes are preceded by the word "

Note" in italics.

The following symbols describe the warning and cautions used in the operation of this instrument.

Warning Symbols

General Warning

Puncture Hazard

Pinch Point Hazard

(See manual for specific areas where these symbols may be found.)

1.2 Safety Information

Your safety and the safety of others are very important to us. To help you make informed
decisions about safety, we have provided comprehensive operating procedures and safety
information in this manual and on labels affixed to instrumentation. This information will alert
you to any potential hazards. Please review the safety information contained in this manual.

The user should be present during operation of the Bio-Plex 200 system. This system contains
electrical, mechanical, and laser components that, if handled improperly, are potentially harm-
ful. In addition, biological hazards may be present during system operation. Therefore, Bio-Rad
recommends that all Bio-Plex 200 system users become familiar with the specific safety advisory
below, in addition to adherence to standard laboratory safety practices. The protection provided
by the equipment may be impaired or the warranty voided if the equipment is used in a manner
not specified by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.