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Operation Manual Rotavapor® R-300
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3.6
Safety features
3.6.1
Overheat cut-out
To protect against overheating, the heating bath has a thermostatic bath temperature
control.
In addition it is fitted with an electronic and a mechanical overheat cut-out.
The
electronic overheat cut-out
monitors the temperature limit, the heating rate and
the function of the temperature sensor. If the electronic overheat cut-out trips, the
device should be inspected by a BUCHI service technician.
The
mechanical overheat cut-out
consists of a bi-metallic thermostat that
immediately cuts off the power supply if the temperature exceeds a certain level. The
mechanical overheat cut-out has to be manually reset once the heating bath has
cooled down (see Chapter 8.2.1 "Resetting overheat safety cut-out on heating bath",
page 76).
3.6.2
Protection against electrical overload
The Heating Bath B-300 Base is fitted with a safety fuse.
The rotary drive unit has an electrical overload cut-out.
3.6.3
Clips and holders
Combi-clip for fixing the evaporating flask and safe release of sticking ground-glass
joints
Ball joint clamps for securely fixing the receiving flask
Laboratory stand and holder for fixing glass apparatus
Cap nut for fixing the condenser
3.6.4
Glassware
Inert borosilicate glass 3.3
GL14 hose barbs for preventing glass breakage
Optional feature: P+G plastic-coated glass
3.6.5
Optional accessories
Safety guard to protect user against glass splinters, solvent splashes or hot heating
fluid in the event of accidents or implosions
Laboratory stand for providing additional fixing for condenser
For more information, see Spare parts and accessories.
3.6.6
Earthquake safety
Lashing eyes for protecting the equipment against falling
For fitting, see Chapter 5.2 "Securing against earthquakes", page 23.
