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Low pressure chromatography column
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Safety
This section gives an overview of all the important safety aspects for the protection of
personnel and for the safe and trouble-free handling of the glass column.
Other task-specific safety requirements are contained in the sections relating to the
respective operation. In addition, the national and local legal and other applicable
safety regulations must be observed.
2.1
Intended use
The glass columns are only to be used for the separation of substances using
chromatographic techniques.
The intended use of this product must be performed with regards to the specifications
Chapter 3.2, p. 9. The product is only for use with liquids that have a pressure
<0,5 bar above the atmospheric pressure at the intended maximum temperature
(40 °C). Every use which is outside these specifications is defined as not intended
use. The intended use includes the compliance with the advice and terms in the
manual.
2.2
General safety instructions
In order to avoid accidents and injuries,
• operate the glass column only within its intended use.
• follow all general and special safety instructions as well as all warnings in this
manual.
• follow danger signs and signs giving instructions.
• follow the rules and regulations for prevention of accidents at the site of operation.
• comply with all inspection and maintenance intervals.
2.3
Personnel requirements
The various tasks described in this manual make different demands on the
qualifications and training of the persons carrying them out.
The user must:
• have competent and proficient training.
• be trained in dealing with pressure devices.
• read and fully understand this manual before using this glass column.
