Freeze-dryer Epsilon 2-10D LSCplus
3 Safety
Version 07/2022, Rev. 3.0 of 20/07/2022
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Translation of the original operating manual
3.7.10 Oil-sealed vacuum pump: hazards caused by contaminated vacuum pump
exhaust gases
WARNING
Risk of poisoning/infection caused by vacuum pump exhaust gases
The exhaust gases of the vacuum pump may contain harmful substances
originating from the product.
Inhalation may cause severe damage to health.
• Use the freeze-dryer only if it is equipped with a pipe that is properly
connected to the outlet of the vacuum pump/exhaust filter (oil mist
separator) and led to the outside via the roof!
• Depending on the product that is dried in the freeze-dryer, it may be
necessary to install a suitable filter system in the exhaust gas pipe!
• Compliance with the local rules and regulations concerning the
protection of the environment must be ensured!
3.7.11 Oil-sealed vacuum pump: hazards caused by hot and contaminated vacuum
pump oil
WARNING
Risk of scalding caused by the vacuum pump oil
When working on the vacuum pump and exhaust gas filter (especially
when changing the oil or filter), the maintenance personnel are exposed to
the hot vacuum pump oil.
There is a risk of scalding in the event of skin contact.
• Wear suitable protective clothes and gloves!
• Use a suitable collecting vessel!
WARNING
Risk of poisoning/infection caused by the vacuum pump oil
When working on the vacuum pump and exhaust gas filter (especially
when changing the oil or filter), the maintenance personnel are exposed to
the vacuum pump oil, which may contain harmful substances originating
from the product. In addition, synthetic oils can release toxic fumes when
they are ignited or heated above 300°C.
The inhalation of the fums that are released by the oil, or contact with the
skin, can cause severe damage to health.
• Wear suitable protective clothes, gloves, and respiratory protection!
• Ensure the environmentally sound disposal of the oil in compliance
with the local rules and regulations!
• Do not let the oil come into contact with tobacco products!
