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Safety
Principle Safety Warnings and Precautions
Caution!
Always operate the autoclaves strictly as instructed in this
user manual.
Caution!
Instruments should not be loaded into the autoclave to be
sterilized unless Steam Sterilization is instructed in their User
Manual. The instructed Steam Sterilization Program should
be verified against the programs available in this autoclave.
Caution!
Never use the autoclave to sterilize corrosive products
(acids, bases, or phenols) volatile compounds or solutions
(ethanol, methanol or chloroform), or radioactive substances.
Warning!
Always wear heat resistant gloves before unloading and
avoid touching hot load and hot surfaces.
Warning!
Don't place your hand or head, etc. above the door while
opening it as hot steam is escaping the chamber.
Warning!
Do not stand near the back panel of the autoclave while the
device is operating as the pressure safety valve may release
steam.
Warning!
Do not touch hot surfaces, such as the top enclosure and
area adjacent to the chamber opening! Hot surfaces are
indicated with a label (see sec. 1.3 above)
Caution!
Only technical personnel having proper qualifications and
holding technical documentation (including a technician
manual) and adequate information are authorized to install
and serve the apparatus
Caution!
In order to assure proper operation of the autoclave, it should
not be placed in the vicinity of electrical equipment which is
not certified for Electromagnetic Compatibility according to
IEC/EN 61326-1.
Table 6 - Safety Warnings and Precautions
