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A comment on the table in Section 8.2 of the DIN
standard says:
"The information in the table only represents standard
values. These do not mean that longer storage
periods are not possible under particularly favourable
storage conditions, or that a longer duration of storage
necessarily leads to the pack contents being
recontaminated during storage, but signify that if
these periods are observed, recontamination of the
contents when they are opened and correctly
removed is extremely unlikely."
An additional explanatory note goes into further detail:
"The risk in storing sterile goods is not that micro-
organisms may penetrate the sterile goods
packaging, provided that dry storage conditions
are ensured and the packaging material has the
required germ-proof qualities, but that when the
sterile goods packaging is opened after storage,
micro-organisms contained in dust particles may
be stirred up and could recontaminate the sterile
objects when these are removed.
"The extent of dust loading depends upon the
dust content of the air and on the duration of
storage. For these reasons the storage period
should be kept as short as possible."
5.3. VDE
regulations
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In accordance with current VDE regulations, this appliance is not suitable for use in areas at risk of
explosion.
It should only be serviced by the manufacturer or a specially authorised agent (dealer or customer service).