VWR CO2 Incubator Basic - Gas Quality and Handling Precautions

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Important safety information |
Chapter 1
Access port:
 If the access port is not used, it must be capped during operation!
Gas quality:
CO
2
must be of the following qualities:
 Purity 99.5% min
or
 Medical grade
Health hazard:
The surfaces of the work space may be contaminated. Contact with contaminated cleaning liquids
may cause infections. Disinfectants may contain harmful substances.
When cleaning and disinfecting, always observe the safety instructions and hygiene regulations!
 Wear safety gloves
 Wear safety glasses
 Wear mouth and respiratory system protection gear to protect the mucous membranes
 Observe the safety instructions of the manufacturer of the disinfectant and of the hygiene
experts!
Contamination hazard:
The device can be used for preparing and processing infectious substances so that the device or
device components may become contaminated.
 In case of a shut-down, the device must be decontaminated!
Before device components are discarded, they must be decontaminated!
 The device components must be cleaned thoroughly; after the cleaning, they must be
disinfected or sterilized, as required by the application.
 Discarded devices or device components must be provided with an appropriate certificate
showing the decontamination measures performed!
Hygiene regulations:
Prior to any operation, the user must clean and disinfect the work space in accordance with the
hygiene regulations set forth by the operator to protect the cultures.
CAUTION
Electric shock:
Contact with current-carrying components may cause a lethal electric shock.
Before connecting the device to the power supply, check plug and connection line for damage.
Do not use damaged components when connecting the device to the power supply!