Instruction Manual
K SERIES Cryostorage System
IM: CryoCeK
Revision: 02
Approved by: CB
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2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
The following safety precautions apply to the Worthington Industries K SERIES
Cryostorage System:
The safety precautions in this instruction manual are for your protection:
Before operating or maintaining your K SERIES Cryostorage System, become
familiar with the warnings and safety precautions.
It is the sole responsibility of the operating company to ensure refreshing
trainings.
Make sure that all applicable provisions have been followed before putting your
K SERIES Cryostorage System in operation.
Any damage can lead to malfunction:
Check your K SERIES Cryostorage System for faults and signs of damage
before use.
If the K SERIES Cryostorage System is suspected of malfunction, take it out of
operation immediately and affix appropriate warning labels to ensure that the K
SERIES Cryostorage System is no longer in use until the necessary repairs
have been carried out.
Extremely cold refrigerant may cause freezing injuries:
Your K SERIES Cryostorage System operates with liquid nitrogen, a cryogenic
liquid that is extremely cold and will be at a temperature of -196 ºC under
normal atmospheric pressure.
Accidental contact of the skin or eyes with nitrogen liquid or gas may cause a
freezing injury similar to frostbite.
Protect your eyes and cover your skin when handling stored samples, or when
transferring liquid nitrogen; or in any other instance where the possibility of
contact with cryogenic liquid, cold pipes, and cold gas may exist.
Use safety goggles or a face shield, and safety gloves, and long-sleeved
clothing that can be easily removed.
