Boekel Scientific Analog Incubators - Manual (Page 4)

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1.0 Safety
The following symbols marked on the equipment mean:
Caution: Read these operating instructions fully before use and pay
particular attention to sections containing this symbol.
Attention: Suivre attentivement les instructions avant l’usage et prêtez
une attention particulière aux sections comportant ce symbole.
Caution: Surfaces can become hot during use.
Attention: Les surfaces peuvent devenir brûlantes pendant l’usage.
Always observe the following safety precautions:
• Use only as specified by the operating instructions or the intrinsic
protection may be impaired. After transport or storage in humid
conditions, dry out the unit before connecting it to the supply voltage.
During drying out the intrinsic protection may be impaired.
• Connect only to a power supply that provides a safety ground
terminal.
• Before moving, disconnect at the power supply socket. Do not
remove the plug.
• Do not check temperature by touch. Use the temperature display or a
thermometer.
• To reduce the risk of eye injury during high temperature operation,
use safety goggles or spectacles.
• Do not touch surfaces that become hot during high temperature
operation.
• Ensure that the operating temperature is less than the maximum
operating temperature of your sample material.
• Ensure that the power switch is easily accessible during use.
• Do not block or restrict ventilation slots.
• If liquid is spilled inside the unit, disconnect it from the power supply
and have it checked by a competent person.
• It is the user’s responsibility to carry out the appropriate
decontamination if hazardous material is spilled on or inside the
equipment.
• This product must be used with an UL / CSA Certified power supply
cord set rated for a minimum temperature of 90
˚C.
• The responsible body shall be made aware that, if the equipment is
used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.