Memmert HPP Life Constant climate chambers - Manual (Page 6)

6 D32802 | Date 10/2014
Safety regulations
1.2 Product safety and dangers
The appliances described in this manual are technically sophisticated, manufactured using
high-quality materials and subject to many hours of testing in the factory. They reflect the
state of the art and comply with recognised technical safety regulations. However, there are
still risks involved, even when the appliances are used as intended. These 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. Only electrical engineers may work on
the electrical equipment of the appliances.
Warning!
When loading the appliance with an unsuitable load, poisonous or
explosive vapours or gases may be produced. This could cause the
appliance to explode, and people could be severely injured or poi-
soned. The appliance may not be loaded with materials / test objects
that release toxic or explosive vapours when heated up (see also
chapter Intended use on page 7).
1.3 Requirements of the operating personnel
The appliance may only be operated and maintained by persons who are of legal age and
have been instructed accordingly and have the qualifications required for working with experi-
mental animals in accordance with the respective national regulations and laws on keeping
experimental animals.
Repairs may only be performed by qualified electricians. The regulations in the separate service
manual must be observed.
1.4 Responsibility of the owner
The owner of the appliance
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is responsible for the flawless condition of the appliance and for it being operated in ac-
cordance with its intended use (see page 7);
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is responsible for guaranteeing that any persons operating or maintaining the appliance
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have the required technical knowledge,
– were instructed on the appliance and are familiar with the operating instructions at
hand as well as with the operating instructions for the constant climate chamber
HPP and
– comply with the requirements for working with experimental animals in accordance
with the national regulations and laws on keeping experimental animals.
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must know about the applicable standards, requirements, operational safety regulations
and animal welfare guidelines, and train staff accordingly;
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is responsible for ensuring that the relevant provisions for working with experimental
animals are complied with,
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is responsible for ensuring that unauthorised persons have no access to the appliance;