Microplate reader

General

Before you start installing and working with the reader, you should read the safety precautions and regulations shown in this chapter.

Operator Qualification

Please note that the operation with Microplate Reader should be carried out only by the doctor or clinical inspector who has undergone necessary training provided by the sales agent.

Service Technician Qualification

To install, maintain and repair the instrument, a service technician has to be trained on the instrument by the manufacturer or their representative. A service technician is also expected to be familiar with the normal operation of the instrument as described in the User’s manual and the special operations as described in the service manual.

Electrical

To use analyser safely, pay attention to the following items:

To prevent the risk of electrical shock and/or damage to the instrument, Operator should not open the cover of the instrument. Only authorized personnel, for example, service technicians, may open the instrument to perform maintenance or repair.

Touching the main board when the power is on may cause severe injury or death. Any problem, please ask for helps from your supplier.

Mechanical

There is no risk presented by the mechanical parts of the instrument when the instrument is closed. If the covers of the instruments are removed, mechanical parts could cause personal injury or the instrument may be damaged if the following advice is not being considered: DO NOT wear loose garments or jewellery that could catch in mechanisms. DO NOT put your fingers/hands into the pathway or any part while the instrument is in operation. DO NOT attempt mechanical repair unless the instrument is not in operation or OFF.

Lamp

The source lamp becomes extremely hot during operation; never touch the lamp when it is on! If the lamp needs to be changed, always switch off the lamp by switching off the instrument and then wait until the lamp has cooled down.