# Precautions

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## Safety precautions

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Do **NOT** use BactoBox® near fire or other strong heat sources as the disinfection vials contain 70 % isopropanol.
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If you observe unexpected noises, smoke, or smells turn off BactoBox® immediately and pull the power cable out of BactoBox®.
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Do **NOT** use a damaged power supply.
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Do **NOT** allow the power supply to get wet.
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Do **NOT** spill large amounts of liquid on BactoBox®.
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## Operational precautions

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## Do **NOT** move BactoBox® while it runs

BactoBox® is a stationary device. Don't move the device while it operatores. This avoids hardware damage and errors in the measurements.
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## Do NOT place liquids or drinks on your BactoBox® device

Spills damage the internal electronics.
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## Do NOT use third-party chemicals to clean your BactoBox® setup

Third party chemicals may cause permanent damage to your device. Only use the SBT disinfection vials.
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## Do NOT install third-party software on your BactoBox®

This may cause device malfunctions, data corruption, and system instability.
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## Do NOT try to open or repair your BactoBox® device

This may cause permanent damage to the hardware.
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## Do NOT use BactoBox® near strong vibration sources

This may negatively influence the measurements or damage the device.
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