2 Safety
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Melting Point M-565 Operation Manual, Version F
2 .5 .3
Safety measures
Always wear personal protective equipment such as protective goggles and protective clothing, when
working with the instrument.
2 .5 .4
Safety elements
Anti-seismic tie-down
• The instrument is equipped with a fixture to tie it down in the event of an earthquake (see bottom
side of the instrument).
2 .6
General safety rules
Responsibility of the operator
The head of laboratory is responsible for training the lab personnel.
The operator shall inform the manufacturer without delay of any safety-related incidents that occur
during the operation of the instrument. Legal regulations, such as local, state, and federal laws
applying to the instrument, must be strictly followed.
Duty of maintenance and care
The operator is responsible for ensuring that the instrument is operated only in a proper manner and
that maintenance, service, and repairs are performed with care, on schedule, and by authorized
personnel only.
Spare parts to be used
Use only recommended consumables and spare parts for maintenance in order to ensure continued
optimum system performance and reliability. Modifications to the spare parts used are allowed only
with the prior written permission of the manufacturer.
Modifications
Modifications to the instrument are permitted only after prior consultation with and written approval
from the manufacturer. Modifications and upgrades should be carried out only by an authorized
BUCHI technical engineer. The manufacturer reserves the right to decline any claim resulting from
unauthorized modifications.
