Memmert INCO 246/246 med CO2 Incubators (Generation 2003) - Manual (Page 9)

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Safety regulations
1.7 What to do in case of accidents
1. Keep calm. Act resolutely and with consideration. Pay attention to your own
safety.
2. Switch off the incubator and close the valves on the gas bottle.
3. Call a doctor.
4. Initiate first aid measures. If available: Call a trained first aid helper.
In case of contact with CO
2
to the eyes and skin:
Rinse eyes out with water for at least 15 minutes. With cold burns, rinse with water
for at least 15 minutes. Cover over in a sterile manner. Call a doctor.
Inhaling CO
2
or N
2
:
High concentrations can cause suffocation. Symptoms may include a loss of mobility and
consciousness. The victim is not aware of suffocating.
Low concentrations of CO
2
can cause accelerated breathing and headaches.
Anyone affected should breathe fresh air, using a breathing device independent of recircu-
lating air. Keep the person warm and calm. Call a doctor. In case of respiratory arrest, use
artificial respiration.
If gas is escaping:
Leave the room immediately, warn others and ventilate the room. If you re-enter the room,
use an autonomous breathing device (independent of ambient air) if it has not been estab-
lished that the atmosphere is harmless.
1.8 Switching off incubator in an emergency
► Push main switch on front side of appliance
( Fig. 1 ).
► Close the valves on the gas bottle.
Fig. 1 Switch off incubator by
pressing the main switch