Bio-Rad Bio-Plex® 200 Systems - Manual (Page 7)

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1.2.1 Electrical Safety Information
Warning: This instrument must be connected to an approved power source.
Warning: Do not perform any maintenance or cleaning of the electrical components (except for
fuses) of this instrument.
Warning: This system contains fluidics. In the event of a fluid leak, turn off all power to the system
and disconnect all power cords. Contact Bio-Rad Technical Support for further information.
Note: Waste levels must be manually monitored. Do not allow the waste container to overflow!
Empty the waste container each time sheath fluid is filled. The waste container should not be
placed on top of the Bio-Plex array reader.
1.2.2 Laser Safety Information
Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.
This instrument and its accessories are certified according to US FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 of the
Center for Devices, Radiological Health (CDRH) as a class 1 laser device. The two lasers
contained within the array reader produce diode laser energy of up to 10 mW at 532 nm
(reporter laser) and 635 nm (classification laser).
The United States and international regulations require the following warnings to appear on the
instrument during operation and maintenance. These labels appear on the back panel of the
instrument:
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