GE AKTAavant Getting Started page 18

2 Safety instructions
2.1 Safety precautions
Cautions
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CAUTION
To avoid hazardous situations when operating the ÄKTAavant
system, follow the instructions below.
Risk of breaking test vials. Do not use excessive force to press vials with incorrect
dimensions into the Fraction collector cassettes. Glass vials may break and cause
injuries.
Hazardous chemicals or biological agents in UV flow cell. Make sure that the entire
flow cell has been flushed thoroughly with bacteriostatic solution (e.g., NaOH) and
distilled water, before service and maintenance.
pH-electrode. Handle the pH-electrode with care. The glass tip may break and cause
injury.
Max. weight on top tray. Do not place containers with a volume of more than 10
liters on the top tray. The total allowed weight on the top tray is 40 kg.
Max. size of bottles on front panel. Do not fasten bottles with a volume of more
than 1 liter in the front panel rails.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to ÄKTAavant or other equipment when operating
the instrument, follow the instructions below.
Keep UV flow cell clean. Do not allow solutions containing dissolved salts, proteins
or other solid solutes to dry out in the flow cell. Do not allow particles to enter the
flow cell, as damage to the flow cell may occur.
Waste container height. The maximum level of the waste container content must
be lower than 30 cm above the lab bench, for trouble-free use.
Getting Started with ÄKTAavant and UNICORN 6 28-9440-69 AB