Thermo Scientific TSC Series User Manual page 3

Preface
CAUTION
Contains Parts and Assemblies
Susceptible to Damage by
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Important Read this instruction manual. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual
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may result in damage to the unit, injury to operating personnel, and poor equipment performance.
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Caution All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel.
Material in this manual is for information purposes only. The contents and the product it describes are subject
to change without notice. Thermo Fisher Scientific makes no representations or warranties with respect to this
manual. In no event shall Thermo be held liable for any damages, direct or incidental, arising out of or related
to the use of this manual.
The -40C and -86C freezers (see page i for model numbers) described in this manual are high performance
units which can be used for research and in situations that directly support medical applications. When these
products are used to support a medical application, it is an accessory to a medical device and is therefor
considered as a medical device in its own right by the regulatory body ( e.g. FDA).
This product is intended for use:
• as cold storage in research use
• as a medical device for diagnostic use (storage of samples not intended to be re-introduced to the human
body).
Registration: This medical application is considered a Class I device by the FDA. This product is classified as
product code - JRM, regulation number 862.2050 and is considered a Class I device, 510(K) exempt.
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