Freeze-dryer Beta 1-8 LSCplus
Freeze-dryer Beta 2-8 LSCplus
3 Safety
Version 04/2013, Rev. 2.9 of 09/03/2020
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Translation of the original operating manual
3.7.4
Hazards caused by harmful products
DANGER
Risk of poisoning/infection caused by the products
When loading and unloading the drying chamber, the personnel are
exposed to the product.
Skin contact or the inhalation of particles may cause severe damage to
health depending on the product in question.
• Wear suitable protective clothes, gloves, and respiratory protection!
DANGER
Risk of poisoning/infection caused by the products
When performing maintenance work on parts coming into contact with the
product (e.g. all parts inside the chamber), the personnel may be exposed
to product residues.
Skin contact or the inhalation of particles may cause severe damage to
health depending on the product in question.
• Take suitable decontamination measures prior to commencing the
maintenance!
• Wear suitable protective clothes, gloves, and respiratory protection!
3.7.5
Hazards caused by solvents in the products
DANGER
Explosion hazard caused by solvents in the products
When freeze-drying products containing solvents, gas mixtures may form.
These gas mixtures may be ignited on certain components of the freeze-
dryer.
There is an explosion hazard.
• Solvents that are not included in the table in chapter 1.2 - "Intended
use", or the listed solvents in a concentration higher than 10% by
volume, must not be used!
• Refer to the safety data sheets of the products that are used!
3.7.6
Hazards caused by acids in the products
DANGER
Risk of injury caused by acids in the products
Products containing acids may damage the material of the components of
the freeze-dryer and affect the mechanical strength.
This may lead to severe injuries.
Freeze-drying of products containing acids is only permissible if special
protective measures and equipment-related precautions are taken!
Consultation of Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH is
absolutely mandatory in order to define the measures that need to be
taken!
• Refer to the safety data sheets of the products that are used!
