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Operation Manual FatExtractor E-500
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Safety
2.1
Proper use
The FatExtractor E-500 is designed for the extraction (solid-liquid extraction) of sam-
ples with known solvents and the reduction or drying of the extract.
The FatExtractor E-500 can be used in laboratories for the following tasks:
Soxhlet Extraction
Hot Extraction
Economic Continuous Extraction
The FatExtractor E-500 can be used with following solvents:
Chloroform
Diethyl ether
Hexane
Petroleum ether
Other solvents only with the prior written approval of BÜCHI Labortechnik AG.
2.2
Use other than intended
Use of any kind other than that described in Chapter 2.1 "Proper use", page 9 and
any application that does not comply with the technical specifications constitutes use
other than that intended.
In particular, the following applications are not permissible:
Use of the instrument in areas which require explosion-safe apparatus.
Processing samples which could be caused to explode or ignite by impact, friction,
heat or sparks (e.g. explosives).
Use of the instrument with samples that react with solvent.
Use of the instrument with solvents containing peroxides.
Use of the instrument with other than original BUCHI glassware.
Use of the instrument in overpressure situations.
Use of solvent with ignition point less than 160°C.
Use of solvents without the prior written approval of BUCHI Labortechnik AG.
2.3
Staff qualification
Unqualified persons are unable to identify risks and are therefore exposed to greater
dangers.
The device may only be operated by suitably qualified laboratory staff.
These operating instructions are aimed at the following target groups:
Users
Users are persons that meet the following criteria:
They have been instructed in the use of the device.
They are familiar with the contents of these operating instructions and the applica-
ble safety regulations and apply them.
They are able on the basis of their training or professional experience to assess
the risks associated with the use of the device.
