Safety Information and Regulatory Compliance
INSTRUMENT SAFETY WARNINGS
WarninglabelspostedontheOpentronsThermocyclerreferdirectly
tothesafeuseoftheinstrument,asdescribedinTable2.
NOTE:Frenchsafetywarningsarelistedinthebackofthemanual.
(REMARQUE:Lesavertissementsdesécuritéenfrançaissetrouventà
landumanuel.)
Warning about risk of harm to body or equipment.
Operating the Opentrons Thermocycler before
reading this manual poses a risk of personal injury
or instrument damage. Only qualied laboratory
personnel should operate this instrument.
Warning about risk of harm to body or equipment
from electrical shock. Do not attempt to repair
or remove the outer case of the Opentrons
Thermocycler or its power supply unless directed by
Opentrons Support. Failure to do so puts you at risk
of electrical shock.
Warning about risk of burning. The Opentrons
Thermocycler generates enough heat to cause
serious burns. Wear safety goggles or other eye
protection at all times during operation. Always
ensure the sample block returns to idle temperature
before opening the lid and removing samples. Always
allow maximum clearance to avoid accidental burns.
Unplug the unit after use, if possible.
Warning about risk of explosion. The Opentrons
Thermocycler sample blocks can become hot enough
during the course of normal operation to cause
liquids to boil and explode.
Table 2.Instrumentsafetywarninglabels.
