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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Requirements of the operating personnel
The appliance may only be operated and maintained by persons who are of legal age
and have been instructed accordingly. Personnel who are to be trained, instructed or
who are undergoing general training may only work with the appliance under the con-
tinuous supervision of an experienced person. Repairs may only be performed by qua-
lified electricians. The regulations in the separate service manual must be observed.
Changes and alterations
No unauthorised changes or alterations may be made to the appliance. No parts
may be added or inserted which have not been approved by the manufacturer.
Unauthorised modifications or changes result in the CE declaration of conformi
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ty losing its validity and the appliance must no longer be operated. The manufac-
turer is not liable for any damage, danger or injuries that result from unauthorised
changes or alterations, or from non-observance of the regulations in this manual.
Behaviour in case of malfunctions and irregularities
The appliance may only be used in a flawless condition. If you as the operator notice
irregularities,malfunctions or damage, immediately take the appliance out of service
and inform your superior.
Switching off the appliance in an emergency
Push the On/Off switch on the control panel and
disconnect power plug. This disconnects the ap-
pliance from the power supply at all poles.
Applied directives and standards
ICO und HCP
X
Directive 2014/30/EU amended
Directive of the council for harmonisation of the laws of the member states on elec-
tromagnetic compatibility. Standards complied with:
DIN EN 61326-1:2013-07
EN 61326-1:2013
X
Directive 2014/35/EC amended
Directive of the council on harmonisation of the laws of member states relating to
electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits. Standards com-
plied with:
DIN EN 61010-1:2011-07
EN 61010-1:2010
DIN EN 61010-2-010:2015-05 EN 61010-2-010:2014
ICOmed
X
Directive 93/42/EEC (including annex and revisions)
Class IIa, According to directive 93/42/EEC, annex IX Rule 2
Intended use
HCP
xx
ICO
xx
ICO
xx
med
Humidity chambers may be used exclusively for temperature and
climate testing of materials and substances in the context of the pro-
cedures and specifications described in the manual.
CO2 incubators ICO are intended for incubation of cell cultures or
similar.
CO2 incubators ICOmed are intended for incubation of cell cultures
or similar.
Intended purpose as per Directive 93/42/EEC (Council Directive to
unify legal provisions of the member states concerning medical de-
vices)
The CO2 incubator ICOmed is used to generate and maintain cons-
tant ambient conditions for the in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) application
field, especially for the incubation of oocytes, spermatozoa and zy
-
gotes in special culture dishes for IVF application as well as for gene
expression and the biosynthesis of RNA and proteins.
Improper use
Any other use is improper and may result in hazards and damage. The appliance is
not explosion-proof (does not comply with the German occupational health and safety
regulation VBG 24). The appliance may only be loaded with materials and substances
which cannot form any toxic or explosive vapours at the set temperature and which
cannot explode, burst or ignite. The appliance may not be used for the drying, evapora-
tion and burning-in of paints or similar materials, the solvents of which could form an
explosive mixture when combined with air. If there is any doubt as to the composition
of materials, they must not be loaded into the appliance. Potentially explosive gas-air
mixtures must not form, neither in the working chamber nor in the direct vicinity of
the appliance.
Additional for ICO & ICOmed
Only feed distilled water as well as CO2 and N2 into the chamber through the media
connections on the rear of the appliance. Introducing other liquids or gases is not per-
mitted. The incubator may not be used for sterilisation purposes. It is not a steriliser
according to the German Law on Medical Products. Sterilisation programmes that are
saved in the appliance only serve to sterilise the appliance itself. Do not use them to
sterilise medical devices.