2 Safety
K-375 / K-376 / K-377
Operation Manual, Version E
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DANGER
Risk of chemical burns by corrosives.
∙ Wear laboratory coat, protective gloves and protective goggles at all times.
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DANGER
Risk of chemical burns by corrosives.
∙ During operation the sample tube contains either strong acid or strong base. In
case the sample tube brakes, the content of the sample tube is collected in the
drip tray on the bottom of the housing. Wear laboratory coat protective gloves
and protective goggles when emptying the drip tray.
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Other hazards
Fundamental dangers arise from.
∙ acids and lye
∙ flammable gases or solvent fumes in the direct vicinity of the instrument
∙ damaged glass parts
∙ insufficient distance between the device and the wall (see chapter 5.1, Installation site)
∙ burns caused by contact with hot glass parts
∙ burns caused by contact with steam at the waste-outlet
∙ defective transfer tube: escape of steam and/or sulfuric acid
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Personal protective equipment
Always wear personal protective equipment such as protective eye goggles, protective clothing and
gloves. The personal protective equipment must meet all requirements of all data sheets for the
chemicals used. These instructions are an important part of the K-375, K-376 and K-377 and must be
made available at all times to the operating personnel at the place where the equipment is deployed.
This also applies to additional language versions of these instructions, which can be reordered sepa-
rately.
