EF600 Instruction Manual
Asymptote Ltd.
St John’s Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WS, UK
Tel: +44 1223 421161, Fax: +44 1223 421166, E-mail: [email protected]
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1.1
Warning
It is essential that this instruction manual is read before using the EF600
freezer. Particular attention should be paid to the safety precautions
below.
1.2
Safety precautions
Operating the freezer
Temperatures down to -100ºC are reached within this equipment. Ensure that
protective gloves are worn when accessing the freezing plate, during and after
the freezing cycle, to avoid cold burns. Do not move the freezer whilst
operating as the baseplate will be hot.
Operating the cryopen nucleating tool
Read the instruction manual and safety instructions supplied with the cryopen
nucleating tool. Ensure that gloves are worn during use and never point the
cryopen towards the face.
Plate temperature
The plate temperature should never exceed 30ºC. If it does, turn the freezer
off immediately.
1.3
Maintenance
A service contract on the EF600 series freezers is available. Contact
for full details
.
Please note that there are no user
serviceable parts within the EF600 and that breaking the security tags
invalidates any warranties.
