2 | Safety
Büchi Labortechnik AG
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Operation Manual K-365 Dist Line
2
Safety
2.1
Proper use
The instrument is designed for steam distillation.
The instrument can be used in laboratories for the following tasks:
Distillation of steam-volatile substances.
2.2
Use other than that intended
The use of the instrument other than described in proper use and specified in
technical data is use other than that intended.
The operator is responsible for damages or hazards that are caused by use other
than that intended.
Specially the following uses are not permitted:
Use of the instrument in areas which require explosion-safe instruments.
Use of samples, which can explode or inflame (example: explosives, etc.) due to
shock, friction, heat or spark formation.
Use of the instrument with other than original BUCHI glassware.
2.3
Staff qualification
Unqualified persons are unable to identify risks and are therefore exposed to greater
dangers.
The device may only be operated by suitably qualified laboratory staff.
These operating instructions are aimed at the following target groups:
Users
Users are persons that meet the following criteria:
They have been instructed in the use of the device.
They are familiar with the contents of these operating instructions and the
applicable safety regulations and apply them.
They are able on the basis of their training or professional experience to assess
the risks associated with the use of the device.
Operator
The operator (generally the laboratory manager) is responsible for the following
aspects:
The device must be correctly installed, commissioned, operated and serviced.
Only suitably qualified staff may be assigned the task of performing the
operations described in these operating instructions.
The staff must comply with the local applicable requirements and regulations for
safe and hazard-conscious working practices.
Safety-related incidents that occur while using the device should be reported to
the manufacturer ([email protected]).
