CO
2
Incubator BB 150 Operating Instructions
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1.
General notes
The following safety regulations must be observed if the device is operated within
the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany:
• ZH 1/10
• ZH 1/119
• ZH 1/342
• ZH 1/343
• ZH 1/598
• TRG 280
• EC Official Gazette, L 374
• Safety data sheets of the gas supplier relevant to the particular characteri-
stics of CO
2
.
• Principles of good microbiological proceedings, notice of the trade association
of the German chemical industry.
For other countries, the applicable national regulations are binding.
1.6
Safety notes on gases
Carbon dioxide (CO
2
):
As CO
2
is rated as a harmful gas, certain safety instructions must be observed
when the CO
2
incubator is started up and when the device is operated.
NOTE – Personnel instruction
Personnel operating devices with a CO
2
sup-
ply must be instructed about the requirements
for the handling of CO
2
before starting their
work:
• Correct operation of pressurized gas con-
tainers and gas supply systems
(e.g. TRG 280),
• Obligation to report damages and shortco-
mings in CO
2
supply lines,
• Measures to be taken in case of accidents
or failures.
These instructions must be repeated at appropriate intervals and must incor-
porate the particular operating instructions of the gas supplier.
WARNING - Suffocation hazard!
CO
2
released in large amounts into the room
atmosphere may cause suffocation.
If CO
2
is released, initiate safety measures
immediately!
• Leave the room immediately and do not al-
low others to enter the room!
• Inform security service or fire department!
