Safety information
Please follow the guidelines below, and read this manual in its entirety to ensure safe operation of the unit.
1.
The unit cannot be installed:
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outside,
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in unventilated recesses,
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in damp places or places which can be easily flooded,
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near flammable or volatile substances (any potentially explosive areas),
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near acids or in corrosive environments.
2.
It is forbidden to:
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store inflammable or explosive substances inside the unit,
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touch the inner door and glass door handles, and the inner surfaces after a sterilization process,
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touch live parts of the unit,
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operate the unit with wet hands,
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put water vessels on the unit,
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climb or put any objects on the unit,
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overload the shelves (the maximum load is described in technical data).
3.
You should:
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ensure sufficient ventilation,
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place samples in such a way to provide proper air circulation in the chamber,
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open the door for the shortest period of time to reduce temperature fluctuations,
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always check that the doors are closed,
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use only earthed mains to avoid electric shocks,
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unplug the power cable holding the protective cover and not the cable itself,
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disconnect the unit from the mains before undertaking any repairs or maintenance works,
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protect the power cable and the plug from any damage,
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disconnect the power plug before moving the unit,
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disconnect the power plug if the unit will not be used for a long period of time,
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disconnect the unit if it has any visual faults.
Avoiding electrical shock
The electric installation should meet the following conditions:
The unit is powered by AC 220-240V/ 50-60Hz. It must be connected to an earthed mains
socket.
The electric installation should be secured by a circuit breaker 16 A characteristics B.
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