Heidolph Hei-CHILL 3000, Operating Manual

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Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions
General safety instructions
EU Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the following EC-Directives*:
▪ 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
▪ 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
*Also see the attachment “EU Declaration of Conformity”.
The device has been manufactured according to state-of-the-art technology and in
compliance with recognized safety regulations. However, risks may still arise during
installation, operation and maintenance.
➜ Please ensure that the operating manual is available at all times.
The device may only be used under the following conditions:
➜ Only operate the device if it is in a technically perfect condition.
➜ Only operate the device if you are properly aware of the risks and required safety
measures.
➜ Only operate the device in accordance with the instructions given in this operating
manual.
➜ If any information is ambiguous or missing, ask your superior or contact the manufacturer.
➜ Do not operate anything on the device without authorization.
➜ Only use the device in accordance with its intended use.
Intended use
The device is intended for use by trained and authorized personnel only.
The device is suitable for
the following uses:
▪ Cooling of rotary evaporators: Hei-VAP Industrial
▪ Tempering and delivering non-combustible heat transfer
liquids in a closed circuit
▪ Economical cooling as alternative to tap water systems
The device may be
operated in research
laboratories, other labora-
tories and production
facilities in the following
sectors:
▪ Chemistry
▪ Pharmacy
▪ Biology
▪ Environmental analytics
▪ Basic research
▪ Similar research laboratories
Foreseeable misuse
Any use that deviates from the device‘s intended use is considered to be improper. The
manufacturer is not liable for damage that occurs as a result. The risk is borne by the
operator alone.
Among other things, the following uses are considered to be foreseeable misuse:
▪ Operation of the device without heat transfer liquid
▪ Incorrect connection of tubes
▪ Placement of the device on a tabletop surface
▪ Setting an incorrect pump pressure
▪ Operation of the device with a glass reactor without overpressure protection
▪ Chilling foodstuffs