2 | Safety
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Operation Manual FatExtractor E-500
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Do not continue to use devices that are damaged.
2.6.4
Glass breakage
Broken glass can cause severe cuts.
Not visible cracks on glassware can lead to breakage.
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Wear protective gloves when handling broken glassware.
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Handle the glass components carefully and do not drop them.
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Always place the glassware in a suitable holder when they are not in use.
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Prevent any mechanical impact.
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Prevent thermal shocks on glassware (e.g. do not put hot glassware on cold sur-
face).
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Always visually inspect glass components for damage every time they are used.
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Do not continue to use glass components that are damaged.
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Do not use beakers which have been heated empty on a heating plate for more
than 20 minutes.
2.6.5
Glass damages during extraction process
Glass damages during the extraction process can cause instrument damages caused
by solvents, coolant and fire.
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If fault occurs:
Switch off the device immediately.
Unplug the power cord.
Inform the operator.
Let the temperature of the instrument decrease under observation until it is the
same as the ambient.
2.6.6
Overfilled extraction beakers
Overfilled extraction beakers can cause spills and lead to instrument damage or fire.
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Do not fill more than 175 mL in the extraction beakers.
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Do not fill more than 320 mL in the extraction beakers LSV.
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Do not fill more than 100 mL in the extraction beakers HE.
2.6.7
Spilled hazardous materials
It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure the safety of users and the selection of
correct decontamination agents.
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Make sure that the personal protective equipment meets the requirements of the
safety data sheets for the chemicals used.
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Make sure that the decontamination agent meets the requirements of the safety
data sheets for the chemicals used.
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Make sure that the decontamination agent is compatible with the materials used.
See Chapter 3.5 "Technical data", page 22
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If you have any further questions, contact BUCHI Customer Service.
2.6.8
Solvent leakages during extraction process
Solvent leaking systems can cause dangerous solvent vapors that lead to instrument
damage or fire.
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Check proper installation of the sealings and condition of sealings before each
use.
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Change seals if necessary.
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Check all the connections of solvent tubes after installation.
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Observe the instrument after the start of the extraction until the solvent con-
denses.
