Memmert ICP - Safety; Product Use: Intended vs. Improper; Unauthorized Changes and Malfunction Handling

Safety
9 D30374 11/2023
■ is responsible for the flawless condition of the unit and for operating it in accordance with
its intended use;
■ is responsible for ensuring that persons who operate or service the unit are qualified to do
this, have been instructed accordingly and are familiar with these operating instructions;
■ must know the applicable guidelines, requirements and operational safety regulations, and
train staff accordingly;
■ is responsible for ensuring that unauthorised persons cannot access the unit;
■ is responsible for ensuring that the maintenance plan is adhered to and that maintenance
work is properly carried out;
■ has to ensure that the unit and its surroundings are kept clean and tidy, for example
through corresponding instructions and inspections;
■ is responsible for ensuring that personal protective clothing is worn by operating
personnel, e.g. work clothes, safety shoes and protective gloves.
2.5 Product Use
2.5.1 Intended Use
Compressor-cooled incubators ICP must only be used for temperature testing of materials
and substances in the context of the procedures and specifications described in this
manual.
2.5.2 Improper Use
Any other use is improper and may result in danger and damage.
The appliance is not explosion-proof (does not comply with the German occupational
health and safety regulation VBG24). Only materials and substances which cannot form
any toxic or explosive vapours at the set temperature and which cannot explode, burst or
ignite may be put in the appliance.
The appliance must not be used to dry, vaporise or brand materials whose procurement or
constituents pose a risk of fire and/or explosion, especially if the solvents of these
materials could form an explosive mixture when combined with air. If you are not sure
whether a given material has these characteristics, you must not put it in the appliance.
Potentially explosive gas-air mixtures must not be able to form in the working chamber or
in the direct vicinity of the appliance.
2.6 Changes and Alterations
Unauthorised changes or alterations must not be made to the appliance. Parts that are not
approved by the manufacturer must not be mounted or built in.
Unauthorised changes or alterations result in the CE declaration of conformity losing its
validity, and the appliance must no longer be operated.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage, danger or injuries that emanating from
unauthorised changes or alterations, or from non-compliance with the provisions in this
manual.
2.7 Behaviour in case of Malfunctions and Irregularities
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The unit must only be used in a flawless condition. If you, as the operator, notice
irregularities, malfunctions or damage, immediately turn off the unit and inform your line
manager.