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Safety Guidelines
The
FireStingO2
is a laboratory instrument to be used with fiber-
optic oxygen sensors (optodes) from
PyroScience
for measuring
oxygen at high precision and resolution. In order to guarantee an
optimal performance of the
FireStingO2
please follow these
operation instructions and safety guidelines.
If any problems or damage evolve, please disconnect the
instrument immediately, mark it to prevent any further use and
consult
PyroScience
for repair or maintenance service. The
FireStingO2
should not be manipulated or opened by unauthorized
persons, only by
PyroScience
or persons advised directly from
PyroScience
.
Please note that opening the housing will void the warranty. There
are no serviceable parts inside the device.
The
FireStingO2
and sensors should be kept and stored outside the
reach of children in a secure place under dry and clean conditions
at room temperature, avoiding moisture, dust, corrosive
conditions and heating of the instrument. This device and the
sensors are not intended for medical, military or other safety
relevant areas. They must not be used for applications in humans;
not for in vivo examination on humans, not for human-diagnostic
or therapeutic purposes. The sensors should not be brought in
direct contact with foods intended for consumption by humans.
The
FireStingO2
should be used in the laboratory by qualified
personal only, following the operation instructions and safety
guidelines of this manual. Please follow the appropriate laws and
guidelines for safety like EEC directives for protective labor
legislation, national protective labor legislation, safety regulations
for accident prevention and safety data-sheets from manufacturer
of chemicals used during measurements.
