NuAire LabGard ES NU-565-400, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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1.2 Safety Instructions
These safety instructions describe the safety features of the LABGARD® ES Model NU-565 LFBSC.
The biosafety fume hood/cabinet has been manufactured using the latest technological developments and has been
thoroughly tested before delivery. However, the cabinet may present potential hazards if it is not installed and used as
instructed for its intended purpose or outside of operating parameters. Therefore, the following procedures must always
be observed:
• The biosafety fume hood/cabinet must be operated only by trained and authorized personnel.
• For any operation of this cabinet, the operator must prepare clear and concise written instructions for operating
and cleaning, utilizing applicable safety data sheets, plant hygiene guidelines, and technical regulations, in
particular.
o Which decontamination measures are to be applied for the cabinet and accessories?
o Which protective measures apply while specific agents are used?
o Which measures are to be taken in the case of an accident?
•
Repairs to the device must be carried out only by trained and authorized expert personnel.
• Keep these operating instructions close to the cabinet so that safety instructions and important information are
always accessible.
• Should you encounter problems that are not detailed adequately in the operating instructions, please contact your
Nuaire Representative of Nuaire technical Services.
1.3 Explanation of Symbols
NOTE:
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in property damage.
Potential electrical hazard, only qualified person
to access.
Used for important information.
Biohazard
Ground, Earth
CAUTION

Lead Free
Chemical Hazard
Flammable Hazard
Hazardous Gases! Personal
Protection Equipment
Required.
Safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
of serious injury.
Safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!