CAUTION
The operator must be fully instructed in how to handle and use electrolytes with this
machine.
CAUTION
The machine is designed to be used with electrolytes recommended by
Struers. Electrolytes that are not recommended by Struers can be dangerous to the
operator or harm the machine.
CAUTION
Fire and explosion hazards
•
60% perchloric acid is a very corrosive and oxidizing product. Heating it can
cause an explosion, and contact with combustible materials can cause fire.
•
Fire fighting must be carried out from a protected location. Use extinguishing
media as specified in the Safety Data Sheet.
CAUTION
Make sure that there is adequate ventilation when you are using the equipment with
perchloric acid, particularly if the equipment is carried or hung by the shoulder strap.
CAUTION
All persons involved in mixing, using, storing, transporting and disposing of
electrolytes must be trained in how to handle perchloric acid when carrying out these
tasks.
•
Do not inhale any vapor from the solution or its components.
•
Avoid skin contact.
CAUTION
Do not produce anhydrous perchloric acid, either from its salts or from aqueous
solutions, e.g. by heating with high boiling acids or dehydrating agents such as
sulfuric acid or phosphorous pentoxide. In addition to spontaneous explosion, the
anhydrous acid explodes instantaneously on contact with oxidizable organic
materials.
CAUTION
Limit the use or storage of perchloric acid to quantities less than 500 g per fume hood.
CAUTION
Struers equipment must only be used in connection with and as described in the
instruction manual supplied with the equipment.
CAUTION
Always connect the battery charger to the battery pack before you connect the
battery charger to the electrical power supply.
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MoviPol-5
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