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Chapter 3: Getting Started
When using flammable or hazardous
solvents, the vacuum pump should be
vented to or operated inside a fume
hood.
Hazardous materials such as strong
acids or bases, radioactive substances
and volatile organics must be handled
carefully and promptly cleaned up if
spilled. If a sample is spilled in the
collector chamber it must immediately
be cleaned up.
Several components of the Freeze
Dryer, which are located inside the
chamber, are made of stainless steel
which can be attacked by acids. Use
of acids can result in degradation of
the product and the vacuum pump.
Use care when using aggressive liquids
which can damage the Freeze Dryer
and thoroughly clean the Freeze
Dryer after each use. Instructions for
cleaning are in
Chapter 5: Maintaining
Your Freeze Dryer
.
WARNING: The disposal of
substances used in connection with
this equipment may be governed by
various Federal, State or local
regulations. All users of this
equipment are urged to become
familiar with any regulations that
apply in the user’s area concerning
the dumping of waste materials in or
upon water, land or air and to comply
with such regulations.