Origio MARS 1200 CLASS II, User Manual

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f. Safety Instructions
To avoid unintended or improper operation of the workstation, please read this manual
carefully
Warning:
The workstation should be certified by a qualified technician or a certified company before its
initial use. The workstation should be recertified whenever it is relocated.
The workstation has to be serviced annually thereafter.
Do not assume that filter integrity and airflow performance have not been compromised during
shipment.
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To ensure that the working area is clean and sterile the workstation fan must be run at
normal speed for at least 30 minutes prior to working inside the Workstation.
Objects and instruments must be carefully cleaned and/or disinfected before bringing them into
the work chamber.
Necessary instruments for use during work must be placed within reach to avoid unnecessary
movement inside the Workstation.
For reliable operation it is important that the air-flow conditions are as unobstructed as much as
possible. Therefore, never overload the work chamber.
Make sure appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn, including lab coats and
gloves. Eye protection and face shields can also be worn, as needed. Special attention should
be given to hands and lower parts of the arms, as these are the parts of the operator most likely
to emit particles near the product.
All work in the workstation must be performed with slow movements. Rapid arm movements in
the chamber may cause slipstreams, which will draw contaminated air into the work chamber.
Transport of possibly contaminated material may create airflows which can contaminate the
product.
The device must not be used for working with materials which can cause allergic reactions, or
any harm to the health of the operator or the personnel. Attention is drawn to the risk
assessment requirements of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Regulations 1999. (UK)
The workstation is not suitable for HIGH-RISK biological agents. HIGH RISK biological agents
include all etiologic agents designated Class 4 by CDC, and oncogenic viruses classed high risk
by NCI. (USA)
The workstation will not provide any protection for operator or environment against harmful
gases or vapors.
There are no user-serviceable parts within the housing. Repairs to this equipment should only be
performed by a qualified technician or certified company. For service information, please contact
your nearest ORIGIO distributor for assistance.