Memmert INCO 246/246 med CO2 Incubators (Generation 2003) - Manual (Page 8)

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Safety regulations
1.3 Requirements of the operating personnel
The incubator may only be operated and maintained by persons who are of legal age, and
who have received instructions for the incubator. Personnel who are to be trained, instructed
or who are undergoing general training may only be active on the incubator under the con-
tinuous supervision of an experienced person.
The incubator may only be transported by persons (fork-lift truck, manual pallet jack), who are
trained for this work and who know the corresponding safety regulations.
Repairs may only be performed by qualified electricians. In this case the regulations in the
separate service manual must be observed.
1.4 Responsibility of the owner
The owner of the incubator
► is responsible for the flawless condition of the incubator and for the incubator being oper-
ated in accordance with its intended use (see page 14 );
► is responsible for ensuring that persons who are to operate or service the incubator are
qualified to do this, have received instructions about the incubator and are familiar with
this operating manual;
► must know about the applicable regulations, requirements and work protection regula-
tions, and train staff acordingly;
► is responsible for ensuring that unauthorised persons have no access to the incubator;
► is responsible for ensuring that the maintenance plan is adhered to and that maintenance
and repair work is properly carried out (see page 63 );
► ensures, for example through corresponding instructions and inspections, that the incuba-
tor and its surroundings are kept clean and tidy;
► is responsible for ensuring that personal protective clothing is worn by operating person-
nel, e.g. work clothes, safety shoes, protective gloves.
1.5 Changes and conversions
No independent conversions or alterations may be made to the incubator. No parts may be
added or inserted which have not been approved by the manufacturer.
Independent conversions or alterations result in the EC declaration of conformity (see page
16 ) losing its validity, and the incubator may no longer be operated.
The manufaturer 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.
1.6 Behaviour in case of malfunctions and irregularities
The incubator may only be used when in a flawless condition. If you as the operator notice
irregularities, malfunctions or damage, immediately put the incubator out of service (see
Chapter 1.8 ) and inform your superiors.
You can find information on eliminating malfunctions from page 40 .