VWR Puranity TU 12 UV+, Instruction Manual

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VWR Puranity TU+ |
5
Safety precautions |
Chapter 2
WARNING
Never look directly into a switched-on UV-lamp, as UV-light endangers eyesight!
CAUTION
To avoid the risk of pinching, crushing, cutting or electrical shock, never perform maintenance
on the system without its protective housing, or while it is in operation. Maintenance work on
the system may only be performed by trained, authorized specialists.
Wear safety gloves when working with cleaning solutions.
If your skin should come into contact with a chlorine product, rinse it immediately with ample,
fresh water.
The system, or system components, may heat up as a result of a defect. It is recommended to
always wear appropriate safety gloves to prevent skin damage or burns.
Wear safety gloves when changing the UV-lamp, in order to prevent that your skin comes in
contact with the UV-lamp glass.
Wear safety glasses when working with cleaning solutions.
If your eyes come into contact with a chlorine product, rinse them immediately with ample,
fresh water and contact a physician at once.
Check the UV-lamp before initial start.
If the UV-lamp is broken:
wear a breathing protector, filter category FFP3 and replace the UV-lamp. For
disposal the UV-lamp refer to “Equipment disposal” on page 63.
ventilate the room well.
To avoid tripping, ensure that the tubings do not lay over the floor.
Apply the general rules of hygiene for laboratories when working with the system.
Do not use any oxidative cleaning agents for cleaning the system. These can damage the
system.