2 | Safety
BÜCHI Labortechnik AG
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Operation Manual SyncorePlus
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Ensure that vapors are removed by a suitable fume hood.
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Only use the device in well ventilated areas.
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If vapors escape from joints or connections, check the seals concerned and re-
place them if necessary.
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Do not distill any unknown fluids.
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Observe the safety data sheets for all fluids used.
2.6.5
High internal pressure
The evaporation of fluids can produce high pressures inside the tubes or the con-
denser. If that pressure becomes too great, the glass components could explode.
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Make sure that the internal pressure inside the glass components is never greater
than atmospheric pressure.
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When distilling without a vacuum, set the vacuum pump to atmospheric pressure
so that excess pressure is automatically dissipated.
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If a vacuum pump is not used, leave the vacuum connection open.
2.6.6
Rotating parts
Hair, clothing or jewelry can become caught up if allowed to come into contact with
the rotating parts.
At high speeds, the heating fluid may be sprayed out by the rotation.
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Wear work overalls or protective clothing.
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Do not wear loose or baggy items of clothing such as scarves or neck-ties.
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Tie up long hair.
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Do not wear jewelry such as necklaces or bracelets.
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At high speeds and/or high temperatures, use the additional protective arrange-
ments.
2.7
Personal protective equipment
Depending on the application, hazards due to heat and/or corrosive chemicals may
arise.
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Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as safety goggles,
protective clothing and gloves.
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Make sure that the personal protective equipment meets the requirements of the
safety data sheets for all chemicals used.
2.8
Modifications
Unauthorized modifications may impair safety and lead to accidents.
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Use only genuine BUCHI accessories, spare parts and consumables.
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Technical modifications to the device or accessories should only be carried out
with the prior written approval of BÜCHI Labortechnik AG and only by authorized
BUCHI technicians.
BUCHI accepts no liability whatsoever for damage arising as a result of unauthorized
modifications.
