1.4
Intended use
The nitrogen generator is designed to produce nitrogen for laboratory use. The appliance must only be used
for this purpose, in compliance with the specifications and instructions described in this manual. In particular,
special attention must be paid to the following warnings:
Do not use the appliance outdoors
Do not use the appliance in temperature and humidity conditions outside of the limits specified for
operation (
see 2.3)
Use a source of air with suitable characteristics (
see 2.3.2)
Do not use the appliance in rooms with aggressive and polluting atmospheres
Make sure that the room where the appliance will be installed has suitable ventilation
Unplug the appliance from the mains power supply before accessing the inside of the appliance
Only use the original spare parts specified in this manual
1.5
Improper use
Improper use of the appliance is considered as the failure to observe the data on the rating plate, the
technical and safety specifications indicated in this manual, and the general standards in force
Improper use of the appliance may involve risks for the user
The appliance must only be repaired or serviced by the manufacturer and/or reseller’s Technical Service
The appliance must under no circumstances be modified or tampered with, to avoid creating situations of
danger, in which case the manufacturer declines all liability for any resulting damage
The manufacturer and/or reseller are in no way liable for any damage due to improper use of the
appliance.
1.6
Reference directives
The requirements of the following directives and technical standards have been applied during the design
and construction of the appliance described in this manual:
•
Directive 2014/35/UE (Low voltage directive);
•
Directive 2014/30/UE (Electromagnetic compatibility);
•
Directive 2011/65/CEE (RoHS);
•
Directive 2012/19/UE on waste disposal (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment – WEEE);
1.7
Disposal
In relation to European Directive 2012/19/UE (WEEE), disposal of the appliance is regulated by the following
requirements:
•
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) cannot be disposed of as municipal waste.
Public or private waste collection systems must be used, in accordance with local regulations
•
The appliance can be returned to the reseller at the end of its working life when buying a new
appliance
•
The appliance may contain dangerous substances: improper use or incorrect disposal of such
substances may cause damage to human health and the environment
•
In the event of illegal disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment, the penalties are defined
by local waste disposal regulations.
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