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2 Safety

12 R-220 SE Operation Manual, Version F

2.5 Product safety

Safety warnings in this manual (as described in section 2.4) serve to make the user alert and to avoid

hazardous situations emanating from residual dangers by giving appropriate counter measures.

However, risks to users, property and the environment can arise when the instrument is damaged,

used carelessly or improperly.

2.5.1 General hazards

The following safety messages show hazards of general kind which may occur when handling the

instrument. The user shall observe all listed counter measures in order to achieve and maintain the

lowest possible level of hazard.

Additional warning messages can be found whenever actions and situations described in this manual

are related to situational hazards.

WARNING

Death or serious poisoning by inhalation of hazardous heating bath liquids.

• Do not inhale fumes from the heating bath

• Keep the heating bath temperature as low as reasonably practicable

• Obtain the material safety data sheets of all used liquids

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment

• Do not use liquids of unknown composition

• Directly withdraw released fumes and gaseous substances by sufﬁcient ventilation

• Only operate the instrument in ventilated environments

WARNING

Death or serious injuries by formation of explosive atmospheres inside the instrument.

• Directly withdraw released fumes and gaseous substances by sufﬁcient ventilation at ﬁlling

• Before operation, check all gas connections for correct installation

• Establish inert system atmosphere before processing substances that can form explosive or

reactive gases or powders

• Check for proper earth connection to lead off electrostatic charges

WARNING

Death or serious injuries by use in explosive environments.

• Do not operate the instrument in explosive environments

• Do not operate the instrument with explosive gas mixtures

• Directly withdraw released gases and gaseous substances by sufﬁcient ventilation

CAUTION

Risk of minor or moderate burns when handling hot parts.

• Do not touch hot parts or surfaces

• Drive down the heating bath after distillation

• Let the evaporating ﬂask cool down for some minutes after use

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