DxH 560
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PN C31608AA November 2020 Manufactured for Beckman Coulter Ireland Inc. Lismeehan O’Callaghan’s Mills Co. Clare, Ireland 353-65-683-110

DxH 560 Instructions for Use PN C31608AA (November 2020) Beckman Coulter, the stylized logo, and the Beckman Coulter product and service marks mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Beckman Coulter, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks, service marks, products, or services are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. May be covered by one or more pat. - see www.beckmancoulter.com/patents Find us on the World Wide Web at: www.beckmancoulter.com Symbols Glossary is available at www.beckmancoulter.com/techdocs. See...

Revision History This document applies to the latest software listed and higher versions. When a subsequent software version affects the information in this document, a new issue will be released to the Beckman Coulter Web site. For labeling updates, go to www.beckmancoulter.com/techdocs and download the latest version of the manual or system help for your instrument. Initial Issue AA, 11/2020 Software version 2.0

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Safety Notice Read all product manuals and consult with Beckman Coulter-trained personnel before attempting to operate instrument. Do not attempt to perform any procedure before carefully reading all instructions. Always follow product labeling and manufacturer’s recommendations. If in doubt as to how to proceed in any situation, contact your Beckman Coulter Representative. Beckman Coulter, Inc. urges its customers to comply with all national health and safety standards such as the use of barrier protection. This may include, but is not limited to, protective eyewear, gloves, and suitable...

Safety Notice Safety Precautions Safety Precautions WARNING Risk of operator injury and/or biohazardous contamination if: • All doors, covers, and panels are not closed and secured in place prior to and during instrument operation. • The integrity of safety interlocks and sensors is compromised. • Instrument alarms and error messages are not acknowledged and acted upon. • You contact moving parts. • You mishandle broken parts. • Doors, covers, and panels are not opened, closed, removed, and/or replaced with care. • Improper tools are used for troubleshooting. To avoid injury: • Keep doors,...

Safety Notice General Precautions product. If you purchased this product from a third party and would like further information concerning this topic, call your Beckman Coulter Representative. General Precautions WARNING Risk of injury. Beckman Coulter urges its customers to comply with all national health and safety standards such as the use of barrier protection. This may include, but is not limited to, protective eyewear, gloves, and suitable laboratory attire. Laser Precautions This section contains the following information: • Radiation Statement • Laser Safety • Laser Warning Labels...

Safety Notice Laser Precautions WARNING Do not attempt to remove the laser or to remove the housing cover. Failure to comply can result in exposure to laser radiation. If removal is required, it must be done by a Beckman Coulter Representative. Laser Warning Labels WARNING Possible harm to operator. This instrument contains components dangerous to the operator. If any attempt has been made to defeat a safety feature, or if this instrument fails to perform as listed in this manual, disconnect power and call your Beckman Coulter Representative. CDRH-approved labels are placed near or on those...

Safety Notice Electronic Precautions Electronic Precautions WARNING Risk of injury from electronic shock. Electronic components can shock and injure you. To prevent possible injury and/or shock, do not tamper with the instrument. Do not remove any components (covers, doors, panels, and so forth) unless otherwise instructed in this document. If conditions that cause static charge exist in your laboratory, be sure to be properly discharged before touching the instrument. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Information CAUTION This equipment has been designed and tested to CISPR 11 Class A. In...

Safety Notice Moving Parts Moving Parts WARNING Risk of injury and/or biohazardous contamination. Operating the instrument with open covers and doors can cause injury. When you operate the instrument, ensure that all covers and doors are closed. Operating the instrument with a loose or bent probe can cause injury. If the probe is loose or bent, do not run the instrument. Biohazardous Contamination WARNING Risk of injury and/or biohazardous contamination. The aspiration probe and the associated tubing contain residual biohazardous material. Clean up any blood spill as quickly as possible....

Safety Notice Disposal of Electrical Instrumentation Warning Condition Pinch Point Potential pinch or pierce point in this area. Be aware of the moving probe and carefully present the test sample to avoid injury. Laser Radiation The laser radiation symbol indicates that there can be laser light radiation in the area. Take precautions to prevent exposure. Disposal of Electrical Instrumentation It is very important that customers understand and follow all laws regarding the safe and proper disposal of electrical instrumentation. The symbol of a crossed-out wheeled bin on the product is...

Safety Notice CE Mark The maximum waste line length is 1.50 m (5 ft.). The waste drain tube supplied with the system can be connected to either: • An open drain, suitable for biohazardous waste less than 76 cm (30 in.) above the floor • A waste container with a minimum capacity of 2,000 mL (0.53 gal). Discard the old container in accordance with your laboratory's standards for biohazardous material. WARNING Risk of biohazardous contamination. Use caution when draining the waste directly into an open drain. Ensure that the waste line is mechanically secured into the drain so the tubing...