Buchi K-424, Operation Manual

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Digestion Unit K-424
2.5 General hazards
General hazards arise from:
•
Hot sulfuric acid
• Combustible gases or vapors in the immediate vicinity
of the apparatus
• Damaged glassware
• Location of the apparatus to close to the wall (see
section 4.1 Set up location)
• Hot surfaces
Except for authorized repair personnel it is forbidden to remove
covers using commercially available tools.
The device must not be put into operation with damaged
glass parts.
Contact with electrically live parts presents a danger to life
and limb!
2.6 Safety measures
It is recommended that the apparatus be operated
exclusively under an exhaust hood.
The wearing of personal safety equipment such as
safety
glasses , gloves and lllll aboratory coats is necessary.
As a necessary part of the digestion unit K-424, this instruction
manual must at all times be available to the operating
personnel at the location where the apparatus is being
used. This also applies to the further editions in other
languages which may be ordered seperately.
Modifications
Any modifications on the apparatus itself or on replacement
or accessory parts, and any use of replacement or
accessory parts other than those listed in these operating
instructions is permissible only with the express written
approval of Büchi Labortechnik AG.
Responsibilities of the operator
The operator is responsible for providing proper instruction
for his staff. For that purpose, these operating instructions
may also be ordered in other languages.
The operator must inform the manufacturer immediately of
any and all events relevant to product safety that arise
during his operation of the apparatus.
If assuming that a safe operation is not possible any more
the unit must be put out of operation and secured against
unintended further operation.
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