GE SimpliNano Original Instructions Manual

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29-0047-78 AC 04-2014 4WARNING• There are no bio-hazardous materials within the unit; however this unit could be used with bio-hazardous samples.Before using the instrument, the customer should have in place decontamination procedures designed to protectlaboratory workers from occupationally acquired infections. The sample chamber cell holders are removable andmay be decontaminated using the appropriate disinfectant for the bio hazard in question, rinsed with distilledwater and then allowed to dry. The sample chamber and exterior may be wiped with a suitable disinfectantcleaning wipe. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the user of the equipment is provided with asafe working environment.• Any chemicals used in Analyses should be used, stored and disposed of in accordance with manufacturer’sguidelines and local safety regulations.• Toxic Fumes. Efficient laboratory ventilation must be provided when working with volatile solvents or toxicsubstances.• Waste disposal. Disposal of some solvents and chemicals may be classed as hazardous waste and must be dealtwith in accordance with local regulatory practice.• Personal protective equipment. This is not required to operate the unit but the samples measured may require PPE.A local risk assessment should be carried out.• Decontamination. Equipment returned for repair should include an appropriate decontamination certificate.1.4. General SafetyThis equipment has been designed to conform to the following directives2006/95/EC Low voltage directive (LVD)2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive2012/19/EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive recast (WEEE Recast)2011/65/EU Restriction on the use of certain hazardous substances (ROHS) directive2006/42/EC Machinery directive1999/5/EC Radio and Telecommunications terminal equipment directive (Applicableonly to products fitted with Bluetooth communication devices)Standards, to which conformity is declared, are as follows:EN61010 - 1:2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,control and laboratory use. General requirementsEN61326 - 1:2006 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratoryuse -EMC Requirements*EN50581:2012 Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical andelectronic products with respect to the restriction of hazardoussubstances.EN ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery-General principles for design, riskassessment and risk reductionEN 301 489-1/-17 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radioequipment and services; Part 1: Common technicalrequirements (Applicable only to products fitted with Bluetoothcommunication devices)EN 300 328 Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISMband and using wide band modulation techniques; essentialrequirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive.(Applicable only to products fitted with Bluetoothcommunication devices)