Teledyne CombiFlash EZ Prep, User Manual

Page: 33 / 245

Section 1 Introduction
1-25
1.6 Safety
Before installing, operating, or maintaining this equipment, it
is imperative that all hazards and preventive measures are
fully understood. While specific hazards may vary according to
location and application, take heed in the following general
warnings:
WARNING
Avoid hazardous practices! If you use this instrument in any
way not specified in this manual, the protection provided by
the instrument may be impaired.
WARNING
Liquids associated with this instrument may be classified as
carcinogenic, biohazard, flammable, or radioactive. Should
these liquids be used, it is highly recommended that this
application be accomplished in an isolated environment
designed for these types of materials in accordance with
federal, state, and local regulatory laws, and in compliance with
your company’s chemical/hygiene plan in the event of a spill.
WARNING
If you are using flammable solvents or chemicals with this
system, vapor concentration levels may exceed the maximum
exposure levels as recommended by OSHA Guide 1910.1000.
To reduce those levels to a safe exposure, Teledyne Isco
recommends that you place the system in a laboratory hood
designed for the purpose of ventilation. This hood should be
constructed and operated in accordance with federal state and
local regulations. In the event of a solvent or chemical spill,
your organization should have a plan to deal with these
mishaps. In all cases, use good laboratory practices and
standard safety procedures.
WARNING
The Combi Flash Rf
+
has redundant safety devices to limit
pressure to less than 210 psi (1448 kPa). Redi Sep columns
smaller than 100 g are CE certified using standard IEC61010-1
for use on the Combi
Flash Rf
+
. Redi Sep columns larger than