StarLab GuardOne, User Manual

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2.2 Intended Use
The GuardOne® Workstation is to be used only for the intended use described herein. The GuardOne® Workstation is a containment equip-
ment using air filtration technology and UV irradiation to create a working environment which minimizes the risk of cross-contamination
under standard laboratory working conditions. The GuardOne® Workstation exclusively serves for process protection. The compliance with
all instructions in this operating manual is part of the inteded use. Any use beyond the intended is considered as misuse. All country-specific
safety requirements for operating electrical equipment in the laboratory must be observed.
WARNING!
Risk of misuse!
Misuse of the GuardOne® Workstation can lead to dangerous situations for persons and property.
- Only install Starlab spare parts and wear parts in the GuardOne® Workstation. The installation of spare parts and wear parts
not authorized by Starlab results in malfunction of the GuardOne® Workstation, contamination of the work environment, and
damage to the sample material.
- Use the GuardOne® Workstation exclusively within the specified conditions of use which are supplied in the specifications
(Chapter 10 “Specifications”).
WARNING!
Danger due to property protection only!
The GuardOne® Workstation exclusively serves for process protection. There is no personal protection included.
- Do not use pathogens within the GuardOne® Workstation.
2.3 Safety Installations
Main power switch
The main power switch is also designed as an emergency stop switch. It is located at the rear of the top housing unit in the upper right corner.
Turning the main switch to position „0“, results in the airflow and UV decontamination stopping immediately.
The GuardOne® Workstation is switched off. Electrical elements, such as the display, are de-energized.
Safety contact on the front door
To ensure that access to the inside is only possible with the UV lamp switched off, the lower segment of the front door is equipped with safety
contacts. At the same time, the safety contacts prevent the airflow from blowing when the front door is closed. The UV decontamination of
the GuardOne® Workstation can only be started when the front door is closed. At the same time, closing the door means that the airflow
stops working.
2.4 Responsibilities of the Operator
Operator
The operator is the person who operates the GuardOne® Workstation for commercial, economic or research purposes.
Operator obligations
In addition to the safety instructions in this operating manual, the operator has to observe the safety, occupational safety and environmental
regulations. The following applies in particular:
› The operator must be aware of the applicable health and safety regulations. He has to identify hazards in a risk assessment that are
caused by the specific working conditions in the work area of the GuardOne® Workstation.
› During the entire operating time of the GuardOne® Workstation, the operator has to check if these operating instructions comply with the
current state of the regulations. If necessary, the operator has to adjust them.
› The operator has to regulate and set the responsibilities for installation, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and cleaning.
› The operator has to ensure that all persons who handle the GuardOne® Workstation have read and understood this operating manual.
Additionally, the operator has to keep the staff trained and informed about dangers on a regular basis.
Furthermore, the operator is responsible for ensuring that the GuardOne® Workstation is always in perfect technical condition.
Therefore:
› The operator must ensure that the maintenance intervals are observed.