SP Scientific Freezemobile Series, Operator'S Manual, Page: 4 / 54

ii Rev 005, 02/12
© SP Scientific 2012
Important Symbols
WARNING!
INJURY OR EVEN DEATH
MAY RESULT IF A
RECOMMENDATION MARKED
WITH THIS SYMBOL IS NOT
HEEDED.
CRUSH HAZARD. KEEP HANDS
CLEAR WHEN OPERATING DOOR.
ELECTRIC SHOCK DANGER!
USE APPROPRIATE CAUTION
TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH.
CORROSIVE CHEMICAL. WEAR
SUITABLE GLOVES, SAFETY
GLASSES, AND PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING.
BURN DANGER! POTENTIALLY
HOT SURFACE. USE
APPROPRIATE CAUTION.
PROPERTY CAUTION! TO PREVENT
DAMAGE TO CHAMBER EQUIP-
MENT AND/OR LOAD, ADHERE TO
PROCEDURES MARKED BY THIS
SYMBOL.
DO NOT STORE FLAMMABLE
MATERIALS IN CHAMBER.
PRACTICAL OPERATING TIP.
THESE RECOMMENDATIONS
STREAMLINE UNIT OPERATION
AND PREVENT COMMON
OPERATOR ERRORS.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS HAZARD!
KEEP OBJECTS AWAY FROM HEAT.
Freeze Dryer Safety Warnings

Always assume that shelf, condenser and internal parts may be very cold or very hot. Wear protective equipment
to avoid burns.

Always ensure that only an authorized technician services the refrigeration, heat transfer, vacuum and electrical
systems.

Always ensure that refrigeration air intake is clear and clean.

Always ensure vacuum pump exhaust is properly ventilated and/or contained.

Always practice team lifting when moving heavy equipment.

Always use a maximum one pound regulator if backfilling from an inert gas source.

Always wear safety glasses when using glass flasks.

Do carefully read the entire instruction manual before attempting to operate the freeze dryer.

Do verify that the electric service and other utilities match the unit’s requirements before connecting to power.

Never allow hand or body contact with open vacuum ports.

Never clean with solvents. Use mild detergent and water only.

Never operate the unit without all covers in place.

Never pressurize chambers. Laboratory freeze-drying systems are designed for vacuum only.

Never stopper vials unless the chamber door is tightly closed.

Never use acrylic closures if they are cracked or crazed.

Never use with toxic, corrosive, flammable or organic materials unless special precautions are in place to
prevent injury to personnel or damage to equipment.