Memmert Universal ovens U, Incubators I, Sterilisers S (Quick Guides) - Manual (Page 5)

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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. Personnel who are to be trained, instructed or who
are undergoing general training may only work with the appliance under the continuous
supervision of an experienced person.
Repairs may only be performed by qualified electricians. The regulations in the separate service
manual must be observed.
Intended use
This appliance is exclusively intended for heating up non-explosive substances and objects.
Any other use is improper, and may result in hazards and damage.
The appliance is not explosion-proof (does not comply with the German workplace health &
safety regulation VBG 24). The appliance may only be loaded with materials and substances
which cannot form any toxic or explosive vapours at the set temperature and which cannot
explode, burst or ignite.
The appliance may not be used for drying, vaporising and branding paints or similar materials
the solvents of which could form an explosive mixture when combined with air. If there is
any doubt as to the composition of materials, they must not be loaded into the appliance.
Potentially explosive gas-air mixtures must not form, neither in the working chamber nor in
the direct vicinity of the appliance.
Changes and alterations
No unauthorised changes or alterations may be made to the appliance. No parts may be
added or inserted which have not been approved by the manufacturer.
Unauthorised modifications or changes result in the CE declaration of conformity losing its
validity and the appliance must no longer be operated.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage, danger or injuries that result from
unauthorised changes or alterations, or from non-observance of the regulations in this
manual.
Behaviour in case of malfunctions and irregularities
The appliance may only be used in a flawless condition. If you as the operator notice
irregularities, malfunctions or damage, immediately take the appliance out of service and
inform your superior.
Switching off the appliance in an emergency
Push the On/Off switch on the control panel.
This disconnects the appliance from the power
supply at all poles.
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