Thermo Scientific IMP 180, Manual

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Safety Notes
Intended Purpose
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Intended Purpose
Intended Purpose of the refrigerated incubator
Heratherm refrigerated incubators are laboratory equipment for tempering (cooling and
heating) of defined substances and materials. They serve for the preparation and cultivation of
cell and tissue cultures. The devices employ precision temperature control for simulating the
particular physiological environment for these cultures.
Incorrect Use
To avoid the risk of explosion do not load the refrigerated incubator with tissue, material, or
liquids that:
• are easily flammable or explosive,
• release vapor or dust that forms combustible or explosive mixtures when exposed to air,
• release poisons,
• do not pour any liquids on the bottom of the interior surface or into a collecting basin
inside the unit.
• release dust
• exhibit exothermic reactions
• are pyrotechnical substances
• refrain also from pouring any liquids onto the internal base plate or inserting bowls filled
with liquids into the sample compartment.
Standards and Directives
The refrigerated incubator complies with the following standards and guidelines:
• IEC EN 61010 - 1, IEC EN 61010 - 2 - 010
• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EC
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EC
• China EEP Hazardous Substances Information
http://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/technical-resources/rohs-certificates.html
Additionally, the refrigerated incubator is in compliance with many other international
standards, regulations and directives not listed here. Should you have any questions regarding
compliance with national standards, regulations and directives applicable for your country,
please contact your Thermo Fisher Scientific sales organization.