7
Safety
Intended Use
Biotage Flash 75 and Flash 150 systems are intended solely
for purification. The systems must be operated in a laboratory
environment with an ambient temperature between 4°C and
32°C (39°F and 90°F) by trained professionals. The system must
not be installed or used near a potential ignition source. It is the
responsibility of the customer to classify (zone) their particular
environment in order to verify that it meets the requirements of
the directive 1999/92/EC. All operations must be performed:
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According to the user documentation
delivered with the system.
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According to instructions available at www.biotage.com.
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According to instructions given by the
technical support staff from Biotage.
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Within limits set by the system’s technical specification and
in line with user standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Failure to follow those instructions and operate within the limits
set by the technical specification may result in personal injury
and/or equipment damage.
Education, Training, and Competence
It is your responsibility to provide all applicable health and
safety regulations to your personnel. You must also ensure that
all personnel involved in the operation and maintenance of the
system fulfill the following criteria:
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Have the necessary education, training, and competence
required for the intended use of the system.
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Observe general and specific safety regulations for the
use of the system and its accessories at all times in order
to reduce the risk of personal injury, fire, and explosion.
Warranty and Liability
See the “Biotage Terms & Conditions of Sale” document at
www.biotage.com.
Service
All service must be performed by an authorized Biotage service
engineer. Before handing over the system for service, it should
be emptied of all liquid and cleaned from harmful residues.
It is the responsibility of the customer to inform
Biotage
®
1-Point Support
™
representatives if the system has been
used with hazardous biological, radioactive, or toxic samples
and/or solvents, prior to any service being performed.
If returning equipment to Biotage, this should be done in
accordance with the material return procedures supplied
separately by Biotage.
Only genuine Biotage spare parts must be used in the system.
Labels
Labels used on the system:
In accordance with all the essential requirements of
all applicable European product directives; see the
Declaration of Conformity.
In accordance with the ATEX Product Directive,
2014/34/EU for Group II, Category 2G equipment.
The equipment is intended for use in areas in which
explosive atmospheres caused by gases, vapors, or
mists or air/dust mixtures are likely to occur.
Manufacturer.
Consult accompanying user documentation.
Note:
The system is ASME rated and in accordance with both
U.S. and Canadian safety standards.
Safety Requirements
You must observe all safety requirements when installing and
operating the system. Failure to install or use the system in
a manner specified by Biotage may result in personal injury
and/or equipment damage.
If the system has been damaged or does not function
properly, turn off the inert gas supply, depressurize the radial
compression module and the solvent reservoir, and contact
Biotage 1-Point Support (www.biotage.com).
Installation
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The system must be unpacked and installed
as described on page 9.
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Follow regional safety practices when handling
and moving shipping boxes and containers,
and when moving the system.
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The total weight of the package including the
system is between 16 and 84 kg (35 and 185 lbs)
depending on the system configuration. Use suitable
lifting equipment when moving the package.
Safety
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