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II.
The UV Ozone Cleaner is intended for operation inside a fully functioning fume
hood or fume cupboard only. There is no ozone filtration system incorporated
into the UV Ozone Cleaner.
3.8
Health and Safety
–
Operation
I.
UV radiation can cause severe burns to the eyes and skin. An integrated safety
interlock prevents the lamp from being powered on whilst the tray is open. As a
precaution, never look directly into the sample chamber when the UV ozone
cleaner unit is powered on.
II.
Ozone is a highly reactive substance and can cause adverse health effects at
the sites of initial contact: The respiratory tract, lungs
—
and at higher
concentrations, the eyes. The principal health effects are caused by irritation or
damage to the small airways of the lungs, and symptoms include coughing and
a feeling of tightness in the chest. Uncontrolled exposure to high levels of ozone
could lead to more severe health effects.
III.
When operating the UV Ozone Cleaner, air flow in and around the unit must
remain unobstructed to prevent the unit from overheating. If the temperature
inside the sample chamber reaches above 60 °C, the unit will flash a high
temperature warning and automatically switch off the lamps to prevent
overheating. Allow the system to cool down to room temperature before
resuming use.
IV.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Excessive cooli
ng will diminish the lamp’s ope
rating voltage
and effectiveness, whereas Inadequate cooling may cause damage to system
components.
V.
The UV Ozone Cleaner has a high voltage source. Do not attempt to open the
unit.
3.9
Health and Safety
–
Servicing
I.
Service or installation work that includes integrating electrical components
should only be performed by an Ossila engineer. Never alter the wiring of any
purchased equipment. If changes are made, such alterations may damage the
equipment, cause injury, or even death. At the very least, such alterations will
void your warranty.
