Freeze-dryer Gamma 1-16 LSCplus
Freeze-dryer Gamma 2-16 LSCplus
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Version 04/2013, Rev. 2.10 of 09/03/2020
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Translation of the original operating manual
Handling hazardous materials
• The generally applicable regulations for handling flammable substances
in laboratories / workplaces must be observed.
• During sample preparation, loading and unloading of samples and
defrosting, appropriate safety precautions must be observed.
• Depending on the used solvent, hot gas defrosting should be avoided.
• Caution when handling hazardous materials such as strong acids or
bases, radioactive substances and volatile organics: If such substances
are spilled, they must be cleaned up immediately.
• If a sample with hazardous materials such as strong acids or bases,
radioactive substances or volatile organics is spilled inside a chamber,
they must be cleaned up immediately.
• Caution when handling solvents: Keep sources of ignition away from
solvents.
• When using flammable or hazardous solvents, the vacuum pump must
be vented to or operate inside a fume hood.
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3.12 Remaining hazards
All Christ freeze-dryers were built state-of-the-art and according to the
accepted safety rules. Danger to life and limb of the operator, or of third
parties, or impairments of the units or other material assets, however,
cannot be completely excluded when the units are being used.
Use the freeze-dryer
• only for the purpose that it was originally intended for (see chapter 1.2 -
"Intended use") and
• only if it is in a perfect running state.
• Immediately eliminate any problems that can affect safety.
