Edition 3-4.03
– July 2017
Personal bioreactor RTS-1 & RTS-1C
Page 4
Operating instructions
2. Safety Precautions
The following symbol means:
Caution!
Make sure you have fully read and understood the present instructions before using the equipment. Please pay
special attention to sections marked by this symbol.
GENERAL SAFETY
Use only as specified in the operating instructions provided.
The unit should not be used if dropped or damaged.
After transportation or storage, keep the unit under room temperature for 2 - 3 h before connecting it to the electric circuit.
Store and transport the unit at ambient temperatures between -
20°C and +60°C and maximum relative humidity of 80%.
Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those recommended by the manufacturer, check with the manu-
facturer that the proposed method will not damage the equipment.
Do not make modifications in design of the unit.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Do not plug the unit into the main socket without grounding, and do not use extension lead without grounding.
Connect only to a power supply with voltage corresponding to that on the serial number label.
Use only the external power supply provided with this product.
Ensure that the external power supply and switch are easily accessible during use.
Disconnect the unit from the electric circuit before moving.
Turn off the unit by switching off the power switch and disconnecting the external power supply from the power socket.
If liquid penetrates into the unit, disconnect it from the external power supply and have it checked by a repair and maintenance
technician.
Do not operate the unit in premises where condensation can form. Operating conditions of the unit are defined in the
Specifica-
tions
section.
DURING OPERATION
Do not operate the unit in environments with aggressive or explosive chemical mixtures. Please contact manufacturer for possible
operation of the unit in specific atmospheres.
Do not operate the unit if it is faulty or has been installed incorrectly.
Do not use outside laboratory rooms.
Do not check the temperature by touch. Use a thermometer.
Always clean and decontaminate the socket and the lid after operation.
BIOLOGICAL SAFETY
It is the user’s responsibility to carry out appropriate decontamination if hazardous material is spilt on or penetrates into the
equipment.
The tube of the bioreactor must be sealed very tightly. Please see
4.5.
for instructions on testing the tubes.
