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Operation Manual Sepiatec SFC-250
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DANGER
Hot surface
The column oven can reach temperatures of up to 70°C. The heating can heat up for
some time even after switching off power, due to internally stored energy.
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Open door carefully so that the hot air can vent.
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Only change columns after complete cool down.
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Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as safety goggles,
protective clothing and gloves.
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Make sure the ventilation slits and the oven heater are not covered.
WARNING
Pressurized gas
The operating instrument is pressurized. Venting of pressurized gases and solvents is
possible. CO
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is suffocating in high concentrations.
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Install gas detectors at site.
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Create sufficient ventilation.
CAUTION
Risk due to falling objects or material
Personal injury or property damage
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Never place solvent bottles or other items on the top of the instrument.
NOTE
The pumps switch off automatically when reaching 400 bar.
The detector flow cell is stable up to a pressure of 300 bar. To prevent damage to
the flow cell, the back pressure regulator is programmed to switch off at 300 bar.
NOTE
The system my be pressurized after switching off.
Keep in mind, the escape of pressurized gases and solvents are possible.
