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Operation Manual Interface I-300 Pro
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Safety
2.1
Intended use
The Interface I-300 Pro is intended for indicating vacuum within an operating range of
0 mbar to ambient atmospheric pressure. The measurement and regulation of the
vacuum is performed by means of a VacuBox. The Interface I-300 Pro has been de-
signed and built as an item of laboratory equipment and can be used in conjunction
with the following devices:
Distillation apparatus, especially rotary evaporators
Vacuum-drying cabinets
Vacuum pumps
Recirculating chiller
2.2
Use other than that intended
Use of any kind other than that described in the section Intended use and any appli-
cation that does not comply with the technical specifications (see Chapter 3.8 "Tech-
nical data", page 26) constitutes use other than that intended.
In particular, the following applications are not permissible:
Use of the device in areas that require apparatus that is safe to use in potentially
explosive atmospheres.
Use as a calibration device for other equipment.
Operation at pressures above atmospheric
Damage or hazards attributable to use of the product other than as intended are en-
tirely at the risk of the user alone.
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.
