Chapter 1 Safety Information; Basic Operating Precautions - VWR 89511-416 User Manual

Safety Information

Basic operating precautions

These operating instructions describe the VWR 18L personal incubator.
The VWR 18L personal incubator has been manufactured to the latest state of the art and been tested
thoroughly for flawless functioning prior to shipping. However, the device may present potential
hazards, particularly if it is operated by inadequately trained personnel or if it is not used in accordance
with the intended purpose. Therefore, the following must be observed for the sake of accident
prevention:
• The VWR 18L personal incubator is only to be used by trained and authorized personnel.
• The present operating instructions, applicable safety data sheets, plant hygiene guidelines and the
corresponding technical rules issued by the operator shall be used to create written procedures
targeted at personnel working with the subject matter device, detailing:
• the disinfection measures to be employed for the device and the accessories used with it,
• not to be used in a damp atmosphere,
• the protective measures which are to be taken when processing certain agents,
• action to be taken in case of accidents.
• Maintenance work on the device is only to be carried out by trained and authorized specialists.
The device is not to be repaired. It will be repaired during the warranty period and then has to be
disposed of by the customer; he having to purchase a new one should it still be required.
• The contents of these operating instructions are subject to change at any time without further
notice.
• Concerning translations into foreign languages, the English version of these operating instructions
is binding.
• Keep these operating instructions close to the device so that safety instructions and important
information are always accessible.
• Should you encounter problems that are not detailed adequately in these operating instructions,
please contact VWR International, LLC immediately for your own safety.
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