Freeze-dryer Beta 1-8 LSCbasic
Freeze-dryer Beta 2-8 LSCbasic
3 Safety
Version 03/2018, Rev. 1.5 of 09/03/2020
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Translation of the original operating manual
3.7.7
Hazards caused by contaminated condensate (defrosting water)
WARNING
Risk of poisoning/infection caused by contaminated condensate
(defrosting water)
The condensate may contain harmful substances originating from the
product.
Contact with the condensate may cause severe damage to health.
• Ensure the environmentally sound disposal of the condensate in
compliance with the local rules and regulations!
• Wear suitable protective clothes, gloves, and respiratory protection
when performing any work on the drain system (especially when
cleaning the valves and replacing the seals)!
3.7.8
Hazards caused by hot surfaces
WARNING
Risk of burns on hot surfaces
After a drying process, the surfaces inside the chamber may still be hot.
There is a risk of burns when touching the surfaces.
• Wear suitable protective clothes and gloves!
• Do not touch the surfaces on purpose!
3.7.9
Hazards caused by cold surfaces
WARNING
Risk of freezing to cold surfaces
The ice condenser coils can already be cold during the loading phase.
There is a risk of freezing to the ice condenser coils when touching the
surfaces.
• Wear suitable protective clothes and gloves!
• Do not touch the surfaces on purpose!
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3.8
Safety devices
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3.8.1
System check
An internal system check system monitors the data transfer and sensor
signals with regard to plausibility. Errors are detected by continuous self-
monitoring of the system. Error messages are displayed in the main
window under "Process & equipment messages" (chapter 6.5.1.1 - "Main
window "Process"", chapter 7.2 - "Process and error messages").
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3.8.2
Earth conductor check
For the earth conductor check, there is an equipotential bonding screw on
the rear panel of the freeze-dryer. An earth conductor check can be carried
out with the aid of a suitable measuring instrument.