Safety
15
CAUTION
C4.0000
Risk of injuries
Moving parts
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The furnace closes automatically. Hands in the area of the opening can
get crushed when the furnace closes.
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Never reach into the closing furnace.
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Uses crucible tongs when positioning ceramic crucibles.
CAUTION
C5.0092
Machine falling down
Incorrect installation or insufficient working space
– Due to its weight, the machine can cause injuries if it falls down.
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Only operate the machine in a sufficiently large, robust, non-slip and
stable working area.
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Ensure that all machine bases are placed securely on the surface.
CAUTION
C6.0000
Risk of cuts
Glass splinters
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Sample vials and reagent tubes are made of glass and can break. Glass
splinters can cause cuts.
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Inspect reagent tubes and sample vials for damage prior to use.
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Wear protective gloves and goggles when handling reagent tubes
and sample vials.
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Replace damaged reagent tubes and sample vials.
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Do not touch glass splinters with unprotected hands.
CAUTION
C7.0000
Risk of burns
Hot machine parts
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Parts of the machine can get very hot and cause burns during
maintenance work if the waiting time to ensure cooling is not complied
with.
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Before maintenance work, wait until the temperature of the furnace
is < 40 °C.
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Check the furnace temperature in the ELEMENTS software.