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Puridest Glass Distillation Apparatus
09/2020
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Warranty
For all laboratory apparatus and their accessories from LAUDA-GFL Gesellschaft für Labortechnik mbH, there is a war-
ranty claim, as well for spare parts, repairs and modifications, carried out by LAUDA-GFL. In order to identify defective
units, we require both model and serial number on the nameplate, left-hand side of the Distillation Apparatus and, if appli-
cable, a copy of the invoice.
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Before Initiation
Important information are marked in bold letters in these instructions, safety indications are additionally marked by the fol-
lowing warning symbols and mandatory signs.
Read and observe the
operating instructions
Warning of hot liquids
and vapour
Warning of hot surfaces
Warning of dangerous
electrical voltage
General warning
Before maintenance and repair
disconnect the unit all-pole from
the electrical mains (pull the plug
from the socket).
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Transport, Set-up and Location of the Distillation Apparatus
Protect yourself and the Distillation Apparatus during transport and setup by working carefully and
avoid danger of e. g. shifting or tilting the unit as well as risk of injury by lifting heavy loads. Caution, Dis-
tillation Apparatus PD 8 G, PD 2 DG and PD 4 DG with a net weight of 26 kg must be lifted, carried
and transported to the location by at least two persons. The Distillation Apparatus can be held between
the four stands of the unit and lifted for setup. The unit is suitable for both bench and wall mounting. It is
only suitable for indoor use. Table-top setting-up on solid, even and level surfaces only. Make sure to place the unit only
on a watertight, temperature-resistant, non-flammable surface. The location must provide sufficient space as well as the
necessary carrying capacity for the total weight of the Distillation Apparatus (unit weight as per Technical Data of this
manual, plus weight of the filling). For setting-up on the wall check the carrying capacity of the wall in connection with the
total weight of the unit (appliance plus water filling, see Technical Data). Make sure to check the on-site fixing elements in
order to guarantee safe hold of the Distillation Apparatus. The fixing material must be suitable for the substrate. Use only
tested and proven fixing material. There are two keyholes for wall mounting at the back of the Distillation Apparatus. Place
two fixing screws (not included in the scope of supply) in the wall, 40 cm apart, and nest the still on the keyholes. The Dis-
tillation Apparatus is delivered without fixing material. To protect the glass parts during transport, the inside of the Distilla-
tion Apparatus is filled with packing material, and all free openings are taped. These transport protections must be removed
before initiation. When installing the glass condenser and the glass fittings, pay special attention due to danger of glass
breakage.