7 Maintenance and repairs
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R-220 Pro Continuous Operation Manual, Version A
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Maintenance and repairs
This chapter gives instructions on maintenance work to be performed in order to keep the instru-
ment in a good and safe working condition All maintenance and repair work requiring the opening or
removal of the instrument housing must be carried out by trained personnel and only with the tools
provided for this purpose
NOTE
Use only genuine consumables and spare parts for any maintenance and repair work in order to
assure warranty and continued system performance Any modifications of the Rotavapor
®
R-220 Pro
or parts of it need prior written permission of the manufacturer
!
CAUTION
Risk of minor or moderate cuts when handling damaged glass parts
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Handle glass parts with care
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Visually inspect every glass part for good condition before mounting
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Exchange damaged glass parts immediately
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Do not touch cracks or bits of broken glass with bare hands
NOTICE
Risk of instrument damage by liquids and detergents
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Empty the heating bath and all glass accessories prior to maintenance and repair action
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Do not spill liquids over the instrument or parts of it
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Wipe off any liquids instantly
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For the housing, use ethanol or soapy water as detergent only
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Customer service
Only authorized service personnel are allowed to perform repair work on the instrument Authoriza-
tion requires a comprehensive technical training and knowledge of possible dangers which might arise
when working at the instrument Such training and knowledge can only be provided by BUCHI
Addresses of official BUCHI customer service offices are given on the BUCHI website under:
www buchi com If malfunctions occur on your instrument or you have technical questions or applica-
tion problems, contact one of these offices
The customer service offers the following:
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Spare part delivery
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Repairs
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Technical advice
