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2 Safety
2.1 General safety statements
This Stainer
has been developed, manufactured, and tested under safety
requirements for electrical laboratory devices. To maintain a safe technical state of the
Stainer, the operator must observe all requirements of this instruction for use. If the
instructions are not followed, then the protection provided by the device may be impaired.
All users must read and understand the Instruction for Use and only operate the Stainer in
accordance with this instructions. A warning is given in the document if there is a danger of
personal injury or damage to samples or equipment. If additional requirements on accident
prevention and environmental protection exist in the country of operation, the instruction for
use must be supplemented by appropriate instructions to ensure compliance with such
requirements.
2.2 Special safety statements
The Stainer
weighs 22 kg. When packed, two boxes with accessories are placed
inside the working chamber, so that the total weight amounts to about 25 kg.
FORBIDDEN
TO UNPACK AND TO CARRY AN UNPACKED STAINER ALONE.
FORBIDDEN
TO RAISE AND CARRY THE DEVICE, HOLDING IT BY THE UPPER
PANEL (20) (
Fig.4, Fig. 6).
Toxic and corrosive reagents, highly flammable liquids, as well as potentially
hazardous biological preparations may be used during operation.
Refer to your own laboratory procedures and material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
when using reagents. Material safety data sheets can be obtained from the supplier of the
chemicals. They are also available on the Internet: http://www.msdsonline.com.
FORBIDDEN
TO HANDLE REAGENTS AND BIOLOGICAL PREPARATIONS
WITHOUT APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: LAB COAT, GLOVES,
GOGGLES.
FORBIDDEN
TO HAVE MEALS IN THE ROOM, WHERE THE STAINER IS
INSTALLED.
The Stainer
is connected to the power supply net ~ 220 V with a cable with protective
grounding. The socket must also be grounded.
FORBIDDEN
TO OPERATE THE STAINER, IF IT IS NOT CONNECTED TO
GROUNDING.
Toxic and corrosive reagents may be used during the operation, so the device must
be either connected to the laboratory exhaust ventilation system or installed in an exhaust
hood.