3M Petrifilm Plattenleser Advanced Wichtige Informationen Seite 5

• Do not use any software with the device that 3M has not supplied for the
intended use.
• Users should maintain the device per the 3M Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced
User Manual. Devices that are dirty, damaged or out of calibration should not
be used.
• Users should only operate the 3M Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced in the
proper environmental conditions that are outlined in the user manual.
• Do not use on a vibrating surface.
• Do not use the device outside the temperature range of 15-35 degrees
Celsius.
• Do not use the device in environments greater than 85% relative humidity.
• Do not place the device close to any other device that emits a strong
electro-magnetic field.
• Do not use the device with a PC that does not meet the minimum PC
requirements specified in the user manual.
• Users should operate the 3M Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced with the latest
3M Petrifilm Plate Manager Software.
Reduce risk associated with bacterial infection and workplace contamination:
• Perform 3M Petrifilm Plate testing in a properly equipped laboratory under
the control of a skilled microbiologist. The user must train its personnel in
current proper testing techniques: for example, Good Laboratory Practices,
ISO 7218, or ISO 17025.
• Always wear protective apparel such as eye protection, gloves and lab coats
when operating the device.
Reduce the risk of injury, instrument damage or damage to the 3M Petrifilm
Plates
• Perform 3M Petrifilm Plate testing in a properly equipped laboratory under
the control of a skilled microbiologist. The user must train its personnel in
current proper testing techniques: for example, Good Laboratory Practices,
ISO 7218, or ISO 17025.
• Always wear protective apparel such as eye protection, gloves and lab coats
when operating the device.
• Users should insert 3M Petrifilm Plates into the 3M Petrifilm Plate Reader
Advanced in the correct orientation.
• Users should not feed 3M Petrifilm Plates through the device that have
greater than 25% Liquefier colonies.
• Do not use any damaged or third-party parts including the user manual and
important safety information with the 3M Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced.
• All parts must be serviced by an authorized 3M Service Center.
• Follow the cleaning procedure listed in the 3M Petrifilm Plate Reader
Advanced's user manual.
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