3
Rotary Evaporator
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Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres,
with hazardous substances or under water.
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Only process media that will not react dangerously to
the extra energy produced through processing. This
also applies to any extra energy produced in other
ways, e.g. through light irradiation.
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Tasks with the device must only be performed when
operation is monitored.
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Operation with excess pressure is not permitted (for
cooling water pressure see "Technical Data").
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Do not cover the ventilation slots of the device in
order to ensure adequate cooling of the drive.
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There may be electrostatic discharges between the
medium and the drive which could pose a direct
danger.
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The appliance is not suitable for manual operation.
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Safe operation is only guaranteed with the accessories
described in the ”Accessories” chapter.
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Refer to the operating instructions for the accessories,
e.g. vacuum pump.
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Only use the device under an all side-closed exhaust,
or a compa rable protective device.
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Adapt the quantity and the type of distilland to the size
of the distillation equipment. The cooler must work
properly. Monitor the coolant flow rate at the cooler
outlet.
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The glass equipment must always be ventilated when
working under normal pressure (e.g. open outlet at
cooler) in order to prevent a pressure build-up.
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Please note that dangerous concentrations of gases,
vapours or particulate matter can escape through the
outlet at the cooler. Take appropriate action to avoid
this risk, for example, downstream cold traps, gas
wash bottles or an effective extraction system.
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Evacuated glass vessels must not be heated on one side;
the evaporating flask must rotate during the heating
phase.
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The glassware is designed for operation under a
vacuum of up to 10 mbar. The equipment must be
evacuated
prior
to
heating
(see
chapter ”Commissioning”). The equipment must only
be aired again after cooling. When carrying out
vacuum distillation, uncondensed vapours must be
condensed out or safely dissipated. If there is a risk
that the distillation residue could disintegrate in the
presence of oxygen, only inert gas must be admitted
