Binder CB 170 - Precautions When Working with Gases

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During and after a sterilization the temperature of the inner surfaces almost equals the set-point.
CAUTION
The inner doors, the inner door and glass door handles, and the inner chamber will
become hot during a sterilization.
Danger of burning.
∅ Do NOT touch the inner doors, the inner door and glass door handles, and the inner
surfaces after a sterilization.
WARNING
Stability hazard.
Danger of injury.
Damage to the chamber and the charging material.
Housing cover breakaway.
∅ Do NOT climb on the lower housing cover.
∅ Do NOT load the lower housing cover with heavy objects while the chamber door is
open.
1.6 Precautions when working with gases
Notes on handling carbon dioxide (CO
2
)
Carbon dioxide (CO
2
) in high concentrations is hazardous to health. It is colorless and almost odorless
and therefore practically imperceptible. Vent out any CO
2
gas that may escape via good room ventilation
or a suitable connection to an exhaust system. We recommend installing a CO
2
warning system
WARNING
High concentration of CO
2
(> 4 Vol.-%).
Risk of death by suffocation.
Danger of poisoning.
∅ Do NOT set up chambers in non-ventilated recesses.
 Ensure technical ventilation measures.
 Observe the relevant regulations for handling CO
2
.
Chamber with O
2
control: Notes on handling oxygen (O
2
)
Oxygen (O
2
) is colorless and almost odorless and therefore practically imperceptible. It promotes burns,
which can proceed explosively. There is a fire hazard for flammable oxygenated materials, e.g. clothes
and hair. O
2
is heavier than air and may accumulate in low-lying areas.
WARNING
High concentration of O
2
(> 21 % O
2
).
Fire and explosion hazard through contact of combustible materials with O
2
.
Risk of burns and other injuries.
∅ Do NOT set up chambers in non-ventilated recesses.
 Ensure technical ventilation measures.
 Observe the relevant regulations for handling O
2
.