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BÜCHI
Vac
V-511/512/513
2 Safety
2.4
Improper Use
Any use of the apparatus other than those given above or
any use of the apparatus which is not in accordance with the
technical data shall be regarded as a misuse. The operator
bears the sole responsibility for any and all damage which
may result from such misuse. The apparatus is not suitable
for pumping liquids or solid particles. The result of such a use
would be the destruction of the pump or a loss in performance
capability.
In particular, the apparatus must not be used in the following
ways:
•
Use of the apparatus in rooms which require ex-protected
apparatus.
•
Processing of samples which can explode or ignite due to
a blow, friction, heat, or sparks (e.g., explosives, etc.).
•
Use of the apparatus for digestions (e.g., Kjeldahl).
•
Use of the pump to produce over-pressure.
•
Operation of the apparatus in a surrounding temperature
of <5° C, >40° C.
•
The top of the apparatus must not be used as storage
space.
2.5
General Risks
In general, risks can arise from:
•
Glass parts which are not suitable for use under vacuum
conditions.
•
Solvents which can react with one another if they mix in
the pump or in the additional condenser.
•
Ignition sources in the immediate vicinity of the pump/pump
system outlet.
•
Flammable gases or solvent vapors in the immediate vicinity
of the apparatus.
•
Damaged glass equipment.
•
Bent, leaking, or brittle hoses.
2.6
Safety Measures
Protective clothing such as
goggles
and
laboratory coats
must be worn during operation of the apparatus.
These operating instructions must be available at all times to
operating personnel at the place of operation of the apparatus
and should be regarded as an integral part of the Büchi Vac
V-511-513. Instructions in other languages, which may be
ordered separately, must also be kept with the apparatus.
