Eppendorf New Brunswick -86 °C Freezers G - Manual (Page 7)

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HEF® and G -86 °C Freezers — Operating manual
2 Safety
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2.1 Intended use
New Brunswick HEF and G (Green) freezers are designed to provide precise, ultra-low
temperature environments for cold storage of scientific or medical materials. They are designed
to provide ultra-low temperature sample storage from -50 °C to -86 °C at 32 °C maximum
ambient operating temperature.
2.2 Warnings for intended use
2.2.1 Manual conventions used
2.2.2 Health and safety at work act 1974
(FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM)
New Brunswick Scientific, as manufacturers and suppliers of laboratory equipment, are obliged
under the terms of the above Act to provide our users with instructions on the safe installation,
operation and maintenance of our equipment.
Our equipment is designed to acceptable standards and does not entail any hazard if used, as
advised in the attached instructions.
The following safety precautions should be observed by all personnel using this equipment:
1. Read and understand this manual. If in doubt, contact your local New Brunswick sales office.
2. Do not remove any covers. There are no operable controls other than those referred to in this
manual. There are voltages in excess of 41.5 volts AC behind the covers.
3. Use freezer gloves at all times when loading or unloading the equipment. The temperature of
operation is such that direct contact with the cold contents or inside the equipment can burn
unprotected skin.
4. Observe good housekeeping practices, at all times keeping the equipment and the adjacent
areas clean, dry and uncluttered.
5. Should any malfunctions occur or be suspected, immediately call a qualified service engineer
to investigate.
NOTICE!
Risk of material damage
 This equipment must be operated as described in this manual.
 Please read the entire operating manual before attempting to use this equipment. If
operational guidelines are not followed, equipment damage may occur.
CAUTION!
Risk of personal injury
 Do not use this equiment in a hazardous atmosphere or with hazardous materials for which
the equipment was not designed.
 Please read the entire operating manual before attempting to use this equipment. If
operational guidelines are not followed, personal injury may occur.
CAUTION!
Risk of personal injury
 Crush Warning messages alert you to specific procedures or practices regarding heavy
objects which, if not followed correctly, could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING!
Risk of personal injury
 Flammable warning messages alert you to possible risks of of personal injury and equipment
damage: protect the system from sparks and flames.
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