Eppendorf S41i Incubator Shaker - Manual (Page 9)

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S41i CO2 Incubator Shaker — Operating manual
3 Safety
3 Safety
3.1 Intended use
The New Brunswick S41i is half CO
2
incubator and half biological shaker, combining the best
features of New Brunswick incubators and shakers into one versatile instrument. It provides
gentle shaking and accurate control of temperature, CO
2
gas concentrations, enabling growth of
hybridomas, mammalian and stem cells, insect cultures, as well as aerobic and anaerobic
bacteria and yeast. A perforated stationary shelf is included for plates and T-flasks to enable
simultaneous incubation of adherent cultures.
The New Brunswick S41i was designed for controlled incubation and shaking of biological
samples. Do not use any heat-generating device inside the chamber.
3.2 Application limits
3.2.1 Description of ATEX Guideline (94/9EC)
Due to its design and the ambient conditions in its interior, the device is not suitable for use in
potentially explosive atmospheres.
The device may only be used in a safe environment, e.g., the open atmosphere of a ventilated
lab.
The use of substances which may contribute to a potentially explosive atmosphere is not
permitted.
The final decision regarding the risks associated with using these types of substances is the
user's responsibility.
3.3 Information on product liability
In the following cases, the designated protection of the device may be compromised.
The liability for the function of the device passes to the operator if:
• The device is not used in accordance with this operating manual.
• The device is used outside of the range of application described in the succeding chapters.
• The device is used with accessories or consumables that were not approved by Eppendorf.
• Service or maintenance is completed on the device by people who are not authorized by
Eppendorf.
• The owner has made unauthorized modifications to the device.
CAUTION!
Lack of safety due to incorrect accessories or spare parts
Accessories and spare parts that are not recommended by Eppendorf compromise the safety,
function and precision of the device. Eppendorf cannot be held liable or accept any liability for
damage resulting from the use of non-recommended accessories and spare parts.
 Only use accessories and original spare parts recommended by Eppendorf.
Hint!
When one shelf is installed, the largest flasks that can be contained in this incubator/shaker are 1
L Erlenmeyer and 2.8 L Fernbach flasks. Without a shelf, Erlenmeyer flasks up to 4 L can be
contained.
DANGER!
Explosion hazard
 Do not operate the device in areas where work is completed with explosive substances.
 Do not use this device to process any explosive or highly reactive substances.
 Do not use this device to process any substances which could create an explosive
atmosphere.
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