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1. Safety Precautions
The following symbol means:
Caution:
Make sure you have fully read and understood the present
Manual before using the equipment. Please pay special at-
tention to sections marked by this symbol.
GENERAL SAFETY
Use only as specified in the operating manual provided.
Save the unit from shocks and falling.
After transportation or storage, keep the unit under room temperature for 2-
3 hrs. before connecting it to the electric circuit.
Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those rec-
ommended by the manufacturer, check with the manufacturer that the pro-
posed method will not damage the equipment.
Do not make modifications in design of the unit.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Connect only to electric circuit with voltage corresponding to that on the
serial number label.
Ensure that the switch and plug are easily accessible during use.
Do not plug the unit into an ungrounded power socket, and do not use an
ungrounded extension lead.
Disconnect the unit from electric circuit before moving. Switch the unit off
and disconnect the power cord plug from power socket to disconnect the unit
from electric circuit.
It is the user’s responsibility to carry out appropriate decontamination if
hazardous material is spilt on or penetrates into the equipment. If liquid pen-
etrates into the unit, disconnect it from electric circuit and have it checked by
a repair and maintenance technician.
Do not operate the unit in premises where condensation can form. Operating
conditions of the unit are defined in the Specifications section.
DURING OPERATION
Do not operate the unit in environments with aggressive or explosive chemi-
cal mixtures. Please contact manufacturer for possible operation of the unit
in specific atmospheres.
Do not operate the unit if it is faulty or was installed incorrectly.
Do not use outside laboratory rooms.
Do not operate the unit while the lid is open.
BIOLOGICAL SAFETY
It is the user’s responsibility to carry out appropriate decontamination if
hazardous material is spilt on or penetrates into the equipment.
