Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific 3906, Operating Manual

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Model 3900 Series Thermo Scientific
Chapter 1
For any activity on the environmental chamber:
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Always use the proper protective equipment (clothing, gloves, goggles, etc.)
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Always dissipate extreme cold or heat and wear protective clothing.
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Always follow good hygiene practices.
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Each individual is responsible for his or her own safety.
Basic Operating Precautions
These operating instructions describe environmental chambers.
The environmental chambers have been manufactured to the latest state of the art and
have been tested thoroughly for flawless functioning prior to shipping. However, the
environmental chambers may present potential hazards, particularly if it is operated by
inadequately trained personnel or if it is not used in accordance with the intended
purpose.
Therefore, the following must be observed for the sake of accident prevention:
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Never step into the unit.
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The environmental chambers must be operated by adequately trained and authorized
professional personnel.
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The environmental chambers must not be operated unless these operating
instructions have been fully read and understood.
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For any operation of this device, the operator must prepare clear and concise written
instructions in the language of the operating and cleaning personnel based on these
operating instructions, applicable safety data sheets, plant hygiene guidelines, and
technical regulations, in particular:
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The decontamination measures to be employed for the environmental chamber and
the accessories used with it.
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The safety precautions to be taken when processing specific agents.
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Wearing protective equipment when handling e.g. microbiological and biological
samples.
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The measures to be taken in case of accidents.
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Repair work on the environmental chamber must be carried out only by trained and
authorized expert personnel.
WEEE Compliance: Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with companies for
recycling/disposal in each EU Member State. For further information, send an email to
weee.recycle@thermofisher.com.