Thermo Scientific KingFisher Presto User manual

Thermo Scientific
KingFisher Presto
User Manual
Rev. 1.0, Cat. No. N17413

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Release history:
September 2016: First release for KingFisher Presto
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About This Manual
This user manual is written for the end user, for example, research scientist or laboratory technician.
This manual provides information on the Thermo Scientific™ KingFisher™ Presto purification system,
including the installation and operating instructions.
This document aims to give you the information to:
• Review safety precautions
• Install and use KingFisher Presto
•Use maintenance operations
• Perform basic cleaning and maintenance procedures
• Troubleshoot the instrument performance
This manual also describes the features and specifications of the KingFisher Presto instrument as well as
ordering information.
Read the manual in its entirety before operating the instrument.
Keep this manual for future reference. The user manual is an important part of the instrument and
should be readily available during the use of the instrument.
Related Documentation
In addition to this guide, Thermo Fisher Scientific provides the following documents for KingFisher
Presto:
• Thermo Scientific™ KingFisher™ Presto Brief User Manual (Cat. no. N17759)
•Thermo Scientific™ BindIt™ Software for KingFisher Instruments User Manual (Cat. no. N07974)
•Thermo Scientific™ KingFisher™ Presto Integration guide (Cat. no. N17647)
Safety and Special Notices
Make sure that you follow the precautionary statements presented in this guide. The safety and other
special notices appear in boxes.

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Safety and special notices include the following:
Safety Symbols and Markings on KingFisher Presto
The following symbols and markings appear on the type label and the instrument itself:
WARNING Risk of electric shock.
WARNING Biohazard risk.
WARNING Strong magnetic fields.
WARNING Risk of injury to the user or users.
CAUTION Risk of damage to the instrument, other equipment or loss of performance or function
in a specific application.
Note Marks a hint, important information that is useful for the optimum operation of the system,
or an item of interest.
Tip Highlights helpful information that can make a task easier.
WARNING Biohazard risk.
WARNING This product contains very strong permanent magnets.
WARNING Risk of burns. The heating block surface can be hot.

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Instrument Safety and Guidelines for Use
Take into account the following instrument safety considerations and guidelines for correct use:
• Before operating the instrument, read this user manual in its entirety. Failure to read, understand,
and follow the instructions in the manual may result in damage to the instrument, injury to
laboratory and operating personnel, or poor instrument performance.
• Always follow basic safety precautions and local safety guidelines when using KingFisher Presto to
reduce the risk of injury, biohazardous contamination, fire, or electric shock.
• Observe all “Warning”, “Caution”, and “Note” statements as well as safety symbols and markings
on the instrument and in the documentation.
• The instrument is allowed to be operated only with software specifically designed for the
instrument.
• Never open any other covers of KingFisher Presto than the transparent lid (see Figure 2 on page 3)
while the instrument is plugged into a power source.
• Never force a plate onto the instrument.
• KingFisher Presto is intended for laboratory research use only. Observe proper laboratory safety
precautions, such as wearing protective clothing and following approved laboratory safety
procedures.
• Follow the preventative maintenance instructions closely to keep the instrument in the best
condition for maximum reliability. A poorly maintained instrument does not give the best results.
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WARNING Risk of injury because of moving parts.
WARNING If the device is not used according to manufacturer’s instructions, the protection
provided by the device cannot be guaranteed.

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