Read these safety instructions before operating arktic. If you use arktic in a manner not specified
by SPT Labtech, the protection provided may be impaired.
Do not try to operate the instrument or carry out maintenance tasks unless you have been trained to do so.
Do not operate arktic if the instrument is visibly damaged unless a reliance engineer has
confirmed that it is safe to do so.
Hazard summary
During normal use, arktic presents no hazard to the user.
During normal use, you do not need to open doors or to remove any covers or panels.
Warning symbols on arktic
WARNING: Danger electric shock. You must not remove any covers or panels. Lethal voltages are present in these enclosures.
WARNING: Caution moving parts
INFORMATION: Keep hands clear
Accessing arktic
Under normal operating conditions, you use the front hatch to load and unload racks.
INFORMATION: The low-pressure pneumatic actuator which closes the hatch door presents no hazard to users.
Keep the hatch clear of obstacles to ensure error free operation.
WARNING: Do not attempt to force open the front loading hatch when closed.
In the event of a complete power failure, you will not be able to access vials. arktic's insulation
ensures that vial storage conditions will be maintained e.g. during a power outage.
Stopping arktic
arktic is designed to be always on, to maintain sample storage conditions.
You can cancel a running order if necessary.
Moving arktic safely
WARNING: Do not attempt to move the system without disconnecting all services. Contact
reliance for assistance if you need to relocate arktic.
arktic EMC (electromagnetic compatibility)
No specific EMC precautions are required when operating arktic.
INFORMATION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
arktic noise levels
arktic airborne noise emissions do not exceed 70 dB(A).
arktic laser safety
arktic uses a barcode reader to read the 2D codes on the base of vials. The reader uses only
LED illumination during normal operation. During servicing the read distance of the device is
set with the assistance of two laser pointers which are internal to the reader.
Consequently, the system is classified as a Class 1 laser product under IEC 60825-1 Edition 2: 2007, and satisfies the requirements of 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11.
The certification and identification label (shown above) is mounted by the power inlet on the top
surface of the system:
The barcode reader safety labels are mounted on the reader and on the surface behind the
reader.
This area is accessible via the front door of the system. You do not access it in normal operation.
