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Safety regulations
1.2 Product safety and dangers
Incubators of the INCO type are technically well-developed, manufactured using high-quality
materials and tested for many hours in the factory. They contain the latest technology and
comply with recognised technical safety regulations. But there are still dangers involved, even
when the appliance is used as intended. These dangers are described below.
Warning!
After removing covers, live parts may be exposed. You may receive
an electric shock if you touch these parts. Disconnect the mains plug
before removing any covers. Any work inside the unit may only be
performed by qualified electricians.
Warning!
When loading the chamber with an unsuitable load, poisonous or
explosive vapours or gases may be produced. This could cause the
chamber to explode, and people could be badly injured or poisoned.
The chamber may only be loaded with materials/test objects which
do not form any poisonous or explosive vapours when heated up
(see also Chapter 2.7 Intended use on page 14).
Warning!
Danger of suffocation. In high concentrations, CO
2
and N
2
can have
a suffocating effect. In normal operation, the incubator gives off
small amounts of CO
2
and – if equipped with the O
2
module – N
2
to its environment. You should therefore ensure that the room in
which it is installed is properly ventilated. If a gas bottle is not con-
nected, or is empty, always close the stop valve or pressure reducer
on the bottle.
Warning!
High concentrations of CO
2
can cause cold burns or frostbite. Avoid
contact with CO
2
gas to the eyes and skin.
Warning!
CO
2
gas bottles may burst or explode at high temperature. Do not
use naked flames in the vicinity of the gas bottles. Store gas bottles
at lower than 50 °C in a well-ventilated location. Prevent water from
penetrating, as well as backflow into the gas bottles. It is essential
that you read the safety notes and regulations of the gas suppliers.
CO
2
and N
2
are not dangerous substances in terms of the German Ordinance on Hazardous
Substances (GefStoffV). You should nevertheless familiarise yourself with the applicable safety
regulations prior to handling such gas bottles.
