Sartorius Stedim Biotech BIOSTAT RM 20 basic Bedienungsanleitung Seite 8

Safety Precautions
8 Introduction
Organizational Aspects (Legal Aspects, Operating Personal, Workplace)
The operator (or responsible persons) must ensure that suitable conditions are in
place for the respective process:
1. Only operating personnel qualified to run the process may be employed for
working with the bioreactor; they must be aware of potential hazards, and be
thoroughly familiar with the handling of all devices associated with the
bioreactor.
2. The device must be operated and used according to the operating instructions.
This is essential in order to protect the device and personnel.
3. Unauthorized persons should not be allowed access to the bioreactor. If the
respective process is a potential hazard source (e. g. from cultures, media), the
work area must be identified with suitable hazard symbols (such as "Biological
hazard") and be marked off or blocked off.
4. The work area must be suitable for the process. It must be able to withstand,
e. g. acids, alkalines or media and, in case of contamination, e. g. from cultures,
it must be easy to decontaminate, disinfect or clean.
5. The operator (or responsible persons) must instruct personnel about hazards to
persons and the work environment that may occur during the process, including
mandatory safety requirements as well as provide safety equipment.
6. In general, personnel must wear suitable work clothing and appropriate
personnel protective equipment (gloves, safety goggles and a facemask if
necessary).
7. The device may only be opened by Sartorius service personnel.
8. Please note that the device may be operated under IP 23 protection conditions.
9. Please note that interference with the device is prohibited while it is operation.
10. Make sure that no unauthorized objects are attached to the rocker and the hood.
11. Make sure that the device is not connected to the mains supply during setup,
installation and disassembly.
12. Make sure that setup, installation and disassembly work is performed by trained
personnel.
13. Note the details on the ID label before installation and start up.
14. Make sure that the mains connection is equipped with a ground cable
connection.
15. Only use the device for the purpose specified in the operating instructions. All
safety measures on the device may become ineffective if used in any other way.
"Biological Safety Regulations."
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