Kendro HERAcell 240 Operating Instructions Manual page 11

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HERAcell 240 CO Incubator Operating Instructions
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1. Information regarding Safe Operation
Safety Regulations:
The following safety regulations apply to the operation
of the unit in the Federal Republic of Germany:
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ZH 1/10
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ZH 1/119
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ZH 1/342
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ZH 1/343
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ZH 1/598
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TRG 280
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Safety data sheets from the gas suppliers with
regard to the special properties of CO
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"Basics of Good Microbiological Techniques",
information sheet issued by the Federal As-
sociation of the Chemical Industry.
The corresponding national regulations are binding in
other countries.
Safety Requirements:
The unit conforms to the following safety require-
ments:
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EN 61010
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Low-voltage Guideline, 73/23 EWG
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EMP Guideline, 89/336 EWG
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DIN 12880, Part 1/11.78
Protective Equipment:
The unit is equipped with several safety devices:
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An interlock switch in the door interrupts the
CO supply and the heater when the glass
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door is opened.
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An independent overtemperature protection
protects the samples against damaging ex-
cess temperature in case of a fault.
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A pressure compensation opening provides
pressure compensation for the sample cham-
ber.
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Audible and optical warning indicators signal
faults during operation.
Version: 03.2001 / 50065640
Old units or no longer serviceable components con-
tain materials which can be recycled.
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Clean all unit components thoroughly then,
depending of the application, either disinfect
or sterilize them.
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A declaration of freedom from hazards, inclu-
ding information regarding the decontaminati-
on measures performed, must accompany the
goods destined for disposal.
After proper decontamination, all components can be
passed on to regular disposal/recycling channels.
For detailed information regarding employed materi-
als, please refer to Chapter 14 "Employed Materials".
old equipment. For further information regarding this
fee-based service, please contact the Kendro Service.
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Disposal
CAUTION – Contamination Hazard!
The unit may be used to process infec-
tious substances. Therefore, the unit or its
individual components may be contamina-
ted.
All unit components must be decontami-
nated prior to disposal!
NOTE –Recycling-Service:
Kendro offers a proper recycling service for