Bichrm Libra S50, S60, S70 & S80 UV Visible Spectrphtmeters Health & Safety Manual
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This is t certify that the fllwing Bichrm manufactured prducts cnfrm t the requirements f the fllwing Directives -: Bichrm Libra S50 (80-7000-00, 80-7000-01, 80-7000-02, 80-7000-03, 80-7000-04) Bichrm Libra S60 (80-7000-10, 80-7000-11, 80-7000-12, 80-7000-13, 80-7000-14) Bichrm Libra S70 (80-7000-20, 80-7000-21, 80-7000-22, 80-7000-23, 80-7000-24) Bichrm Libra S80 (80-7000-30, 80-7000-31, 80-7000-32, 80-7000-33, 80-7000-34) 2006/95/EC 98/79/EC 2004/108/EC 2002/96/EC 2002/95/EC 2006/42/EC 1999/5/EC Lw vltage equipment safety directive In Vitr Diagnstic Medical Devices Directive EMC directive EC Directive n Waste Electrical and Electrnic Equipment (WEEE) 2003/108/EC & 2008/34/EC Restrictins f the use f certain Hazardus Substances in Electrical and Electrnic Equipment (ROHS) Machinery directive Radi and Telecmmunicatins Terminal Equipment Directive (instruments fitted with Bluetth accessry nly) Standards t which cnfrmity is declared, where relevant, are as fllws EN61010-1:2001 Safety requirements fr electrical equipment fr measurement, cntrl and labratry use. General requirements EN61010-2-101:2002 Particular requirements fr IVD medical equipment EN61326-1:2006 Electrmagnetic cmpatibility - generic emissin standard electrical equipment fr measurement, cntrl & labratry use. EN12100-1,2:2003(+A1:2009) Safety f machinery Basic cncepts, general principles fr design EN14121-1:2007 Safety f machinery, Risk assessment Fr further infrmatin, including unpacking, psitining and installatin f the prducts please refer t the user manual. Signed: Brian Clarkstne Technical Directr Bichrm Ltd
CONTENTS: HEALTH & SAFETY 2 General Safety 2 General Hazards 2 Unpacking & Installatin 4 Instrument Cnnectins 5 Equipment Operatin 6 Cntrls and Indicatrs 6 Intended Users 7 Instrument Preparatin 7 Pst Run Prcedures 7 Perfrmance Validatin 7 User Maintenance 7 Trubleshting 8 Service Cntacts 9 Service, Repair r Return 9 Dispsal 9 1
HEALTH & SAFETY General safety This equipment has been designed t cnfrm t the fllwing directives 2006/95/EC 98/79/EC 2004/108/EC 2002/96/EC 2002/95/EC 2006/42/EC 1999/5/EC Lw Vltage Equipment Safety Directive In Vitr Diagnstic Medical Devices Directive EMC Directive EC Directive n Waste Electrical and Electrnic Equipment (WEEE) 2003/108/EC, 2008/34/EC Restrictins f the use f certain Hazardus Substances in electrical and electrnic equipment (ROHS) Machinery directive Radi and Telecmmunicatins terminal equipment directive (instruments fitted with Bluetth accessry nly) Standards t which cnfrmity is declared include EN61010-1:2001 Safety requirements fr electrical equipment fr measurement, cntrl and labratry use. EN 61010-2-101:2002 Particular requirements fr IVD medical equipment EN 61326-1:2006 Electrmagnetic cmpatibility - generic emissin standard Electrical equipment fr measurement, cntrl and labratry use. Classified as basic immunity criterin A and Class B fr cnducted and radiated emissins EN 12100-1,2:2003 (+A1:2009) Safety f machinery Basic cncepts, general principles fr design EN 14121-1:2007 Safety f machinery, Risk assessment General Hazards There a number f warning labels and symbls n yur instrument. These are there t infrm yu where a ptential danger exists r particular cautin is required. Befre cmmencing installatin, please take time t familiarise yurself with these symbls and their meaning. This instrument is intended fr use by individuals trained in and familiar with the use f spectrphtmeters and their assciated hazards. In the event f a malfunctin r hazard ccurring, the user respnsible shall discnnect the unit frm pwer and islate fr decntaminatin and /r repair. This instrument is subject t the fllwing hazards: High vltages exist inside the unit. Repair and maintenance shuld nly be carried ut by individuals trained specifically t wrk n these instruments 2
The UV surce cntained within the unit generates a light beam that traverses the sample chamber and is accessible in the lamp chamber. Under nrmal use the lamp beam is cnfined within the instrument. The unit shuld nt be perated with the sample chamber lid pen r the lamp husing lid remved. Prlnged expsure t the beam may cause permanent eye damage. There are n bi-hazardus materials within the unit; hwever this unit culd be used with bi-hazardus samples. Befre using the instrument the custmer shuld have in place decntaminatin prcedures designed t prtect labratry wrkers frm ccupatinally acquired infectins. The sample chamber cell hlders are remvable and may be decntaminated using the apprpriate disinfectant fr the bi hazard in questin, rinsed with distilled water and then allwed Decntaminatin t dry. The sample chamber and exterir may be wiped with a suitable disinfectant cleaning wipe. Chemicals Decntaminatin. Equipment returned fr repair shuld include an apprpriate decntaminatin certificate It is the respnsibility f the custmer t ensure that the user f the equipment is prvided with a safe wrking envirnment. Any chemicals used in Analyses shuld be used, stred and dispsed f in accrdance with txic fumes manufacturer s guidelines and lcal safety regulatins waste dispsal Txic Fumes. Efficient labratry ventilatin must be prvided when wrking with vlatile slvents r txic substances Waste dispsal. Dispsal f sme slvents and chemicals may be classed as hazardus waste and must be dealt with in accrdance with lcal regulatry practice. Persnal prtective equipment. This is nt required t perate the unit but the samples measured may require PPE. A lcal risk assessment shuld be carried ut. This equipment may be cnnected and cntrlled frm a PC. T preserve the integrity f the measuring equipment it is essential that the attached PC itself cnfrms t basic safety and EMC standards and is set up in accrdance with the manufacturers instructins. If in dubt cnsult the infrmatin that came with yur PC. In cmmn with all cmputer peratin the fllwing safety precautins are advised. T reduce the chance f eye strain, set up the PC display with the crrect viewing psitin, free frm glare and with apprpriate brightness and cntrast settings T reduce the chance f crss cntaminatin frm bilgical samples, use apprpriate persnnel prtectin measures and disinfectant wipes n keybard and muse. Care must be taken when handling all heated accessries 3
Unpacking and Installatin These instruments weigh apprximately 18.5kg. Fllw yu lcal regulatins fr safe handling and lifting f this equipment. Inspect the instrument fr any signs f damage caused during transit. If any damage is discvered. D nt use the instrument and reprt the prblem t yur supplier. The instrument must be placed n a stable, level bench r table capable f taking its weight with sufficient space arund the instrument fr ventilatin t circulate freely. Ensure yur prpsed installatin site cnfrms t the envirnment cnditins fr safe peratin Indr use 5 t 40 C Maximum relative humidity 90% up t 31 C decreasing linearly t 50% at 40 C Extremes f temperature may require recalibratin f the unit fr ptimum perfrmance If the instrument has been stred in a cld envirnment then it shuld be allwed t cme t thermal equilibrium fr 2 t 3 hurs befre peratin s that start up calibratin is nt cmprmised by cndensatin. The equipment must be cnnected t the lcal supply utlet using the prvided pwer cables. It can be perated frm 85 t 264 V~ 50 r 60 Hz. Replace pwer inlet fuses nly with the same type and rating as fllws Fr Deuterium/Tungsten units T 1.6 A H 250 V AC (Anti-Surge, High breaking capacity) Fr Xenn units T 1.6A H 250 V AC (Anti-Surge, High breaking capacity) Pwer rating is 100 VA fr Xenn units 150 VA fr Deuterium/Tungsten units The instrument shuld be psitined s that the pwer cable may be readily remved in the event f a hazard r malfunctin ccurring. Site the instrument in an atmsphere free frm dust and crrsive fumes. Use the n/ff switch n the left hand side f the instrument. The instrument will autmatically perfrm sme start up self diagnstic checks n switch n. Please wait fr these t finish befre attempting t use the equipment. 4
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Equipment Operatin Cntrls and Indicatrs INTENDED USERS The instrument is intended t be used by scientists and technicians wh pssess basic labratry and technical skills and have the knwledge and understanding f the hazards invlved, with the unit and the samples used, t perate it in a safe manner. Instrument Preparatin Switch n the unit and allw it t finish its start up calibratin Best perfrmance is btained if the instrument is allwed t warm up and stabilise fr at least 30 minutes If applicable cnnect the unit t a PC using a USB cable and refer t the nline help and user manual Select the apprpriate applicatin r methd Where relevant, set up the applicatin parameters fr the sample Fr Deuterium/ Tungsten units a precisin mde is available. T use this mde enter the desired applicatin and switch t precisin mde Select cuvette cells t use. It is imprtant t use cells f the crrect type. Mst samples are measured using a standard 10mm path length cell. Special cells and accessries are available fr larger r smaller path lengths and sample vlumes. It is imprtant t use cells f the 6
crrect type. Sme cells absrb in the UV and are nt suitable fr UV sample measurement. Cells used fr samples shuld be free frm dust, residue r scratches. Befre preparing samples and sample reference blanks, yu must be familiar with hazards arising frm handling the sample materials and where necessary bserve lcal regulatry practice, persnnel prtectin equipment and measures designed t ensure yur safety. Prepare the sample blanks (references). A reference is typically the slutin that the sample is disslved in. Fr Split beam mdels a reference is required. Fr Dual beam units the reference may be placed in the reference path r a separate sample reference may be made by first placing the reference in the sample path and perfrming a reference measurement. Prepare the sample slutins. The sample slutin wuld nrmally cmprise the sample under test disslved in the reference slutin When placing the cells in the equipment ensure the cell is rientated s that the light energy will pass thrugh the cell Fr further infrmatin n running applicatins and methds refer t the user manual Pst Run prcedures Empty cuvette cells f sample and rinse with deinised water Clean cuvettes peridically with cmmercially available cleaning slutin r dilute detergent slutin fllwed by a thrugh rinse in deinised water. Nte that sme samples and slvents may be classified as hazardus r bi hazardus waste. The dispsal f such substances must be carried ut in accrdance with lcal regulatry practice Perfrmance Validatin Gd labratry practice recmmends that the unit is peridically checked fr ptical perfrmance. Switch n validatin checks. When the unit is pwered up it perfrms wavelength accuracy and lamp energy checks. Once cmplete the unit will beep and shw a green n light. Peridically wavelength, stray light and absrbance shuld be checked t ensure the unit is perfrming t specificatin. Deteriratin in perfrmance may indicate that the instrument needs servicing r that a pr baseline has been saved. Perfrmance validatin can b carried using traceable reference materials. If the equipment is perated in a manner nt specified, then the prtectin prvided by the equipment may be impaired and the instrument warranty withdrawn. User Maintenance Other than the Tungsten and Deuterium lamps in certain instruments there are n user serviceable parts in this equipment. T prevent cntaminatin Cell hlders and accessries shuld be remved and cleaned with cmmercially available cleaning slutin r dilute detergent fllwed by a thrugh rinse in deinised water. Allw t dry thrughly befre use Casewrk and the sample cmpartment may be wiped dwn with cmmercially available disinfectant wipes The lamps used in the unit age ver time and less energy will be available t pass thrugh the sample. Where energy has fallen t arund 50% f the installatin energy yu are 7
advised t have the lamps changed. Deuterium and Tungsten lamps may be replaced by the user. Xenn lamp replacement can nly be carried ut by a qualified service engineer. T replace a Deuterium r Tungsten lamp ; Switch the instrument ff, discnnect the pwer supply crd and allw lamps t cl. Lcate the lamp access cver at the rear f unit and remve the tw tp screws and slide tp cver back and lift ff. Never perate the unit with the lamp husing cver remved. Remve the lamp and dispse f in accrdance with lcal regulatry practice. Fllw the handling instructins supplied with the lamp. D nt tuch the glass envelpes f the replacement bulbs directly. Replace the lamp cver and screw securely. Attach pwer crd, switch n and wait at least 30 minutes fr the unit t warm up. Perfrm a new instrument baseline (n all bandwidth settings if variable bandwidth unit) and save this as the permanent baseline (see the nline help r user manual). Reset the lamp hurs after replacing the lamp (see the nline help r user manual). TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Start up calibratin fails Negative absrbance reading Unexpected results Absrbance values higher than expected Absrbance value lwer than expected Instrument will nt reference Pr reprducibility with nucleic acid analysis POSSIBLE CAUSE Check sample (and reference) beam is clear befre switch n Pssible ptical failure, cntact service supprt Check that sample and reference cells have nt been swapped Check sufficient height f sample slutin (beam height is nminally 15 mm abve the cell base fr nrmal measurements and it is recmmended that it be filled t 20 mm abve the base) Check fr bubbles in slutin Check fr use f incrrect cell type Check cells are free frm finger prints Check cells fr cntaminatin Check cell rientatin Check reference used Pssible ptical alignment prblem, cntact service supprt Check sufficient height f sample slutin Check sample and reference are nt the same Check sample cmpartment lid is prperly clsed Pssible stray light issue, cntact service supprt Check rientatin f cuvette Check fr use f incrrect cell type Check fr particles, try using backgrund crrectin Try increase in cncentratin 8
Custmer Supprt Cntacts Nte: If yu experience any prblems with yur instrument, please refer t the trubleshting guide n page 8. If yu require further assistance, please cntact custmer supprt at http://www.bichrm.c.uk/cntent/1/11/supprt.html Custmer Supprt ROW +44 (0)1223 427890 supprt@bichrm.c.uk Custmer Supprt US supprt@bichrm.c.uk Service, Repair r Return Gd labratry practice recmmends that the unit be peridically serviced t ensure the unit is suitable fr purpse. It is recmmended that the instrument be serviced annually. Yu can arrange this thrugh yur distributr. Prir t Inspectin, Servicing, Repair r Return f Medical and Labratry Equipment the unit must be decntaminated. A returns plicy perates n this equipment. Befre returning the equipment t the distributr r manufacturer Fill in a returns request frm. Available frm the web site r yur lcal distributr Return the unit tgether with a cmpleted declaratin f cntaminatin status frm. Available frm the web site r yur lcal distributr Please nte that instrumentatin will nt be accepted fr servicing r return until a cmpleted declaratin has been received Instrumentatin that has nt been cleaned sufficiently r decntaminated may be subject t additinal charges and return delay Dispsal Decntaminatin WEEE In use this prduct may have been in cntact with bi hazardus materials. Befre dispsal all accessries shuld be remved and thrughly cleaned in disinfectant and then rinsed with distilled water. All utside surfaces and sample chamber walls must be wiped dwn with disinfectant wipes suitable fr purpse A label with a crssed-ut wheeled bin symbl indicates that the prduct is cvered by the Waste Electrical and Electrnic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and is nt t be dispsed f as unsrted municipal waste. Any prducts marked with this symbl must be cllected separately and in accrdance with lcal regulatry practice. 9
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