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Safety Precautions
Read this manual carefully before you begin to use this instrument to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and
correctly. Use the instrument as specified by Logos Biosystems. Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for
future reference.
1. Install the instrument on a flat, rigid and stable table capable of withstanding the weight of the
instrument and its spinning operation.
2. Operate the instrument in the conditions described in the Environmental Conditions for Operation.
3. Use the components provided or authorized by Logos Biosystems. If the proper combination of
components are not used, product safety performance cannot be guaranteed.
4. Always use AC power cord provided by Logos Biosystems. If the proper AC power cord is not used, the
electrical safety of the product cannot be guaranteed.
5. Ensure that the input voltage is compatible with the instrument’s power supply voltage.
6. Connect the instrument to a grounded electrical outlet.
7. Turn the instrument on only after connecting AC power cord to both the power source and the
instrument. Turn the instrument off before disconnecting the power cord and/or moving the instrument.
8. Should not use unapproved rotors and accessories.
- Only use rotors from Logos Biosystems with appropriate centrifugal tubes and suitable adaptors to
embrace sample containers tightly enough inside rotors.
9. Always make a safety zone of 30 cm around the centrifuge to indicate that neither hazardous materials
nor persons should be permitted within the area during operation.
- Always position the instrument with enough space on each side of instrument to ensure proper air
circulation.
10. Do not stop the rotor by touching with hand during the instrument is running.
11. Always load the slides symmetrically with evenly weighted samples to avoid rotor imbalance. If
necessary, use the the blank slide to counterbalance the unpaired sample.
12. Do not disassemble the instrument in any event. If the instrument is malfunctioning or broken, please
contact your local distributor or Logos Biosystems. Disassembling the instrument invalidates its
warranty.
13. Should not centrifuge flammable, toxic, radioactive, explosive, or corrosive materials.
14. When it is necessary to use toxic or radioactive materials or pathogenic micro-organisms which belong
to the Risk Group II of WHO: “Laboratory Bio-safety Manual,” should follow national regulations.
15. Should not exceed the rated speed or specific gravity. Samples whose density is greater than 1.2 g/mL
must have reduced maximum rotational speed to avoid rotor failure.
16. Never try to open or move the instrument if it is not completely stopped.
17. Emergency door open should be performed only when spinning is completely stopped.
18. When disposing of this instrument, check and observe the rules and regulations of your local
government.
19. Do not reuse QUANTOM™M50 Cell Counting Slides. Used slides must be disposed as biohazardous
waste according to the rules and regulations of your local government.
20. Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling stains and cell samples to avoid
exposure.
21. The QUANTOM™Centrifuge is a laboratory instrument for scientific research use only. It is not a
medical, therapeutic, or in vitro diagnostics device.
