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BÜCHI Labortechnik AG
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Operation Manual Rotavapor® R-300
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About this document
These operating instructions describe the Rotavapor® R-300 at the time supplied.
They are an integral part of the product and contain important information that is
necessary for safe operation and maintenance.
These operating instructions apply to all variants of the Rotavapor® R-300 and are
intended primarily for laboratory staff.
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To ensure safe and trouble-free operation, read these operating instructions
before starting up the device and follow the guidance they contain.
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Keep the operating instructions somewhere near to the device.
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Pass on the operating instructions to any subsequent owner or user.
BÜCHI Labortechnik AG accepts no liability whatsoever for any faults or damage that
result from the failure to follow these operating instructions.
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If you still have any questions after reading these operating instructions, please
contact BÜCHI Labortechnik AG Customer Service. Contact details for your local
agents can be found on the back cover of these operating instructions or on the
Internet at http://www.buchi.com.
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Warning notices in this document
Warning notices warn you of dangers that can occur when handling the device. There
are four danger levels, each identifiable by the signal word used.
Signal word
Meaning
DANGER
Indicates a danger with a high level of risk which could result in
death or serious injury if not prevented.
WARNING
Indicates a danger with a medium level of risk which could result in
death or serious injury if not prevented.
CAUTION
Indicates a danger with a low level of risk which could result in mi-
nor or medium-severity injury if not prevented.
NOTICE
Indicates a danger that could result in damage to property.
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Symbols
The following symbols may be displayed in this instruction manual or on the device:
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Warning symbols
Symbol
Meaning
Symbol
Meaning
General warning
Corrosive substance
Dangerous electrical voltage
Flammable substance
Biological hazard
Potentially explosive atmos-
phere
Breakable items
Dangerous gases