Memmert ICH 256 Climate Chambers (Generation 2003) - Manual (Page 10)

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Safety Regulations
1.8 What to do in case of accidents
1. Keep calm. Act with determination and consideration. Pay attention to your
own safety.
2. Switch off the cooled incubator and close the valve on the gas bottle.
3. Call a doctor.
4. Initiate first aid measures. If available: Call a trained first aid helper.
In case of contact with CO
2
to the eyes and skin: to the eyes and skin:
Rinse eyes out with water for at least 15 minutes. In case of cold burns,
rinse with water for at least 15 minutes. Cover over in a sterile way. Call a doctor.
After inhaling CO After inhaling CO
2
:
High concentrations can cause suffocation. Symptoms may include a loss of mobility and
unconsciousness. The victim is not aware of suffocating.
Low concentrations of CO
2
can cause accelerated breathing and headaches.
Anyone affected should breathe fresh air, using a breathing device independent of
recirculating air. Keep the person warm and calm. Call a doctor. In case of respiratory arrest,
use artificial respiration.
In case of gas leakage: case of gas leakage:
Leave the room immediately, warn others and ventilate the room. If you re-enter the room,
use a breathing device independent of recirculating air if it has not been established that the
atmosphere is harmless.
1.9 Switching off the cooled incubator in an emergency
►
Push main switch on the front of the
appliance ( Fig. 2 ).
►
Close the valve on the gas bottle.
Fig. 2 Switch off the cooled incubator
by pressing the main switch
Fig. 2 Fig. 2