NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENTIFIC BioFlo 415, Manual To Operations

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The following section is a recap of all WARNING and CAUTION messages contained in
this manual. This information is essential to the safe operation of your BioFlo 415. Please
take a moment to acquaint yourself with the content of each message.
Page numbers are provided so you can review each message in its entirety and acquaint
yourself with its overall context.
1.1 WARNINGS
WARNING Page
High voltage.
Always make sure this equipment is properly grounded. iv, 11, 21
This product is not designed to contain gases within the range of their
LEL and their UEL…
iv
Do not use this equipment in a hazardous atmosphere
or with hazardous
materials for which the equipment was not designed.
10, 12
Prime the water system
before the first use of the vessel and every time the
vessel has been detached then reattached.
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To avoid possible safety hazard, the BioFlo 415 Backflow Prevention Kit
must be installed
in the water inlet line before performing a sterilization cycle.
49
Be sure to wear protective gloves
when you move the sparge valve from
sterilization to sparge position.
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Never turn the heater off
during a run or the exhaust filter may clog. 66
Be careful not to pinch your fingers
in the pump head levers. 100
Always turn your BioFlo 415 off
and disconnect the power cord before
performing maintenance.
110, 113
1.2 CAUTIONS
CAUTION Page
This equipment must be operated as described in this manual.
If
operational guidelines are not followed, equipment damage and personal injury
can occur. Please read the entire User’s Guide before attempting to use this
unit.
Do not use this equipment in a hazardous atmosphere or with
hazardous materials for which the equipment was not designed.
NBS is
not responsible for any damage to this equipment that may result from the use
of an accessory not manufactured by NBS.
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Before making electrical connections,
verify that the supply voltage matches
the voltage and the power requirements marked on the electrical specification
plate (located on the rear panel of the cabinet) and the control schematics
supplied with the unit.
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Never use a wrench on headplate ports;
only finger tighten the adapters. 14, 15
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