Intended Purpose Of The Low Temperature Incubator; Incorrect Use; Standards And Directives - Fisher Scientific Isotemp 178L 120V User Manual

Safety Notes
Intended Purpose
Intended Purpose

Intended Purpose of the low temperature incubator

Fisher Scientific low temperature incubators are laboratory equipment for tempering (cooling
and heating) of defined substances and materials. They serve for the preparation and
cultivation of cell and tissue cultures. The devices employ precision temperature control for
simulating the particular physiological environment for these cultures.
Fisher Scientific incubators are for professional use only.

Incorrect Use

To avoid the risk of explosion do not load the low temperature incubator with tissue, material,
or liquids that:
• are easily flammable or explosive,
• release vapor or dust that forms combustible or explosive mixtures when exposed to air,
• release poisons,
• do not pour any liquids on the bottom of the interior surface or into a collecting basin
inside the unit.
• release dust
• exhibit exothermic reactions
• are pyrotechnical substances
• refrain also from pouring any liquids onto the internal base plate or inserting bowls filled
with liquids into the sample compartment.

Standards and Directives

The low temperature incubator complies with the following standards and guidelines:
• IEC EN 61010 - 1, IEC EN 61010 - 2 - 010
• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EC
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EC
• China EEP Hazardous Substances Information
http://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/technical-resources/rohs-certificates.html.
Additionally, the low temperature incubator is in compliance with many other international
standards, regulations and directives not listed here. Should you have any questions regarding
compliance with national standards, regulations and directives applicable for your country,
please contact your Fisher Scientific sales organization.
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