5 responsibility of the owner, 6 changes and alteration – Memmert ICH 256 Climate Chambers (Generation 2003) User Manual

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Safety Regulations

1.5 Responsibility of the owner

The owner of the cooled incubator

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is responsible for the flawless condition of the cooled incubator and for its proper

cooled incubator

operation in accordance with its intended use (see page 15 );

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is responsible for ensuring that persons who are to operate or service the cooled incubator

are qualified to do this, have received the respective instructions and are familiar with this

operating manual;

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must know about the applicable guidelines, requirements and operational safety

regulations, and train staff accordingly;

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is responsible for ensuring that unauthorised persons have no access to the cooled

incubator;

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is responsible for ensuring that the maintenance plan is adhered to and that maintenance

and repair work is properly carried out;

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ensures, for example through corresponding instructions and inspections, that the cooled

incubator and its surroundings are kept clean and tidy;

incubator

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is responsible for ensuring that personal protective clothing is worn by operating

personnel,

e.g. work clothes, UV safety goggles, safety shoes, protective gloves.

1.6 Changes and alteration

No unauthorised changes or alterations may be made to the cooled incubator.

No parts may be added or inserted which have not been approved by the manufacturer.
Unauthorised changes or alterations result in the EC declaration of conformity (see page 16 )

losing its validity, and the test chamber may no longer be operated.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage, danger or injuries that result from

independent conversions or alterations, or from non-observation of the regulations in this

manual.

1.7 Behaviour in case of malfunctions and irregularities

The cooled incubator may only be used in a flawless condition. If you as the operator notice

irregularities, malfunctions or damage, immediately take the cooled incubator out of service

and inform your superiors.

You can find information on eliminating malfunctions from page 47 .