Mars-Mars PRO
User Manual
Code No. 9.900.900.710
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3. Safety Precautions
To avoid unintended or improper operation of the cabinet, please carefully read this manual.
Also, please pay attention to the short form operating instructions on the label stuck on the
cabinet.
If you have questions related to the function or control of the cabinet or wish to order spare parts,
please always indicate the nameplate data.
The proper function and safety of the cabinet are only secured if personnel authorized by
us to do so perform the required tests, maintenance and repair work.
Please also refer to sections “Testing” and “Maintenance”.
The following precautions must be taken for operation of the ScanLaf Mars-Mars Pro-series.
The safety cabinet must not be used for Group 4 pathogens.
Attention is drawn to the risk assessment requirements of the Control of Substances Hazardous to
Health (COSHH) Regulations 1999. (UK)
The cabinet is not suitable for HIGH-RISK biological agents.
HIGH RISK biological agents include all etiologic agents designated Class 4 by CDC, and oncogenic
viruses classed high risk by NCI. (USA)
Never operate the ScanLaf Mars-Mars Pro cabinets if the fan compartment cover is
removed.
If this cover is removed, the cabinet will give no protection of the operator or the environment and the
fan will run with openly rotating blades.
The ScanLaf Mars-MarsPRO Class II cabinets will not provide any protection
for operator or environment against harmful gases or vapours.
Always keep your hands out of the work chamber before activating the sliding window.
The airspeed monitoring system needs approximately 5 minutes to warm up and stabilise after the fan
has been switched on.
