Chapter 2

Safety information

Chapter 2 Safety information
This chapter describes precautions for the safe use of this instrument.

2.1

Specified conditions of use

This instrument is a medical device used for in vitro diagnosis.
For the sheath fluid, cleaning agent, and quality control material, use the Sysmex-specified reagents indicated in this
manual. The use of other reagents may cause tube clogging and deterioration.
The conditions of use include cleaning and maintenance at the intervals specified in this manual.

2.2

General information
Warning
• Keep your hair, fingers and clothing away from the instrument when it is in operation.
You may be injured if caught in the instrument.
• Do not spill samples or reagents into the instrument, or get any metals, such as staples or clips, inside
the instrument.
Doing so could cause a short-circuit and smoke emission.
• Do not touch any electrical circuitry inside the cover.
The risk of electrical shock is especially high when your hands are wet.
• The instrument must not be connected to a power outlet other than that specified on the rating plate.
Please note that the instrument must be grounded.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock.
• Avoid damage to the power cable. Do not place any heavy object on the cable or pull on it.
Doing so may cause fire or shock due to an electrical short or break in the wiring.
• In the unlikely event that the instrument emits an unusual odor or smoke, immediately turn off the main
switch and unplug the power cable, then contact your authorized local Sysmex representative.
Continued use of the instrument in such conditions could result in fire, electrical shock or personal injury.

Caution
• When handling a sample tube containing a sample, take care that the sample does not spill.
• Do not lean against the instrument.
The resulting impact could damage the instrument or cause it to tip over.
• For cleaning and maintenance that requires a cleaning agent, always use CyFlow CLEAN. If CyFlow
CLEAN is not used, the instrument will not be cleaned sufficiently and problems may result.
• If a sample with large particles or high viscosity such as coagulated blood is acquired, correct results
may not be obtained, or a fluid line may clog and cause instrument failure.
The cTUVus mark indicates that the equipment has been tested and certified to comply with the
electrical and fire safety regulations of the US and Canadian governments.
Those tests were conducted thoroughly by TÜV Rheinland, which is accredited as a Nationally
Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) of the United States, and by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC).

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