2 Safety
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R-220 Pro Continuous Operation Manual, Version A
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Product safety
Safety warnings in this manual (as described in section 2 4) serve to make the user alert and to avoid
hazardous situations emanating from residual dangers by giving appropriate counter measures
However, risks to users, property and the environment can arise when the instrument is damaged,
used carelessly or improperly
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General hazards
The following safety messages show hazards of general kind which may occur when handling the
instrument The user shall observe all listed counter measures in order to achieve and maintain the
lowest possible level of hazard
Additional warning messages can be found whenever actions and situations described in this manual
are related to situational hazards
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WARNING
Death or serious poisoning by inhalation of hazardous heating bath liquids
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Do not inhale fumes from the heating bath
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Keep the heating bath temperature as low as reasonably practicable
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Obtain the material safety data sheets of all used liquids
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Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
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Do not use liquids of unknown composition
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Directly withdraw released fumes and gaseous substances by sufficient ventilation
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Only operate the instrument in ventilated environments
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WARNING
Death or serious injuries by formation of explosive atmospheres inside the instrument
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Directly withdraw released fumes and gaseous substances by sufficient ventilation at filling
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Before operation, check all gas connections for correct installation
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Establish inert system atmosphere before processing substances that can form explosive or
reactive gases or powders
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Check for proper earth connection to lead off electrostatic charges
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WARNING
Death or serious injuries by use in explosive environments
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Do not operate the instrument in explosive environments
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Do not operate the instrument with explosive gas mixtures
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Directly withdraw released gases and gaseous substances by sufficient ventilation
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CAUTION
Risk of minor or moderate burns when handling hot parts
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Do not touch hot parts or surfaces
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Drive down the heating bath after distillation
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Let the evaporating flask cool down for some minutes after use