WARNING
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Never exceed the operating limits stated in this document and
on the system label. Operation of the product outside these
limits can damage equipment and cause personal injury or
death.
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High pressure. The flow rate may under no circumstances
exceed the specified column maximum flow rate. High flows
might affect the packed medium, causing the pressure to ex-
ceed the specified column maximum pressure.
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Use columns that withstand expected pressures. If not, the
columns might rupture, resulting in injury. Preferably use
ReadyToProcess columns from GE Healthcare.
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Over-pressure. Never block the outlet tubing with, for instance,
stop plugs, since this will create over-pressure and might result
in injury.
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Never touch the pump or pump lid while the pump is running.
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Never put fingers or any objects other than the intended tubing
in to the pinch valve opening.
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Corrosive substance. NaOH is corrosive and therefore danger-
ous to health. When using hazardous chemicals, avoid spillage
and wear protective glasses and other suitable Personal Pro-
tective Equipment (PPE).
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Emergency stop. Pressing the EMERGENCY STOP will not shut
off mains power to the cabinet.
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Power failure. During a power failure, or if the EMERGENCY
STOP button is pressed, the equipment may remain pressur-
ized. Opening a line or vessel at this point could result in the
release of potentially hazardous process or cleaning fluid, and
cause bodily harm.
When recovering from a power failure or emergency shutdown,
make sure all lines and vessels are depressurized before
opening.
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Emergency stop. Pressing the EMERGENCY STOP does not
automatically depressurize the flow path.
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2 Safety instructions
2.1 Safety precautions
