Potential safety hazards

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This topic describes potential hazards that you can encounter when using the Microplate Labeler.

Mechanical hazards

The Microplate Labeler contains the following moving parts.

Figure. Microplate Labeler moving parts

 

 

Item	Description
1	Plate stage. Automatically rotates side to side during labeling to present the long and short sides of a microplate to the applicator head.
2	Applicator head. Automatically rotates between the printer and the plate stage to apply the barcode labels.
3	Printer. Contains various parts that move automatically during a print run. Keep the cover closed while the device is operating.

 

Pinch hazard! Do not reach between the plate stage and applicator head or between the applicator head and the printer while the device is on.

 

 

Pinch hazard! Use care when closing the printer cover. Keep clear of the cover hinges and do not reach into the swivel range of the cover. If you operate the printer with the cover open or with the cover removed, ensure that you keep clear of the exposed rotating parts.

 

Burn hazard

 

The printer can become hot while printing. Do not touch the printer components during operation. Allow the printer to cool down before changing the media or cleaning the printer components.

 

Related information

 

For more information about…	See…
General safety	General safety information
Locations of hardware components	Hardware overview
Site laboratory requirements	Laboratory requirements
Reporting problems with the Microplate Labeler	Reporting problems