Fisher Scientific Isotemp 178L 120V, User Manual

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Fisher Scientific Peltier Low Temp. Incubators 11-1
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Disposal
Contamination hazard
The low temperature incubator may have been used for treating and
processing infectious substances, which may have caused
contamination of the low temperature incubator and its components.
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Prior to disposal, it is therefore mandatory that all low temperature
incubator components be properly decontaminated.
Clean the low temperature incubator components thoroughly, then
disinfect or decontaminate them (depending on application).
Attach a declaration of decontamination with details on
decontamination activities performed to the items that are to be
disposed of.
Overview of Materials Used
Component Material
Thermal insulation components Glass wool
Printed circuit boards Coated electrical components contain
various plastics materials. Components
mounted on circuit boards containing
epoxy resin bonder.
Plastic components, general see material labeling
Exterior housing Galvanized steel sheet, painted
Device rear panel Galvanized steel sheet
Outer door Galvanized steel sheet, painted, + stain-
less steel (optional)
Door inner panel
Stainless steel
1.4301
Control panel and display window
protective foil Polyethylene