Environmental Express SPE-Express with Cover - Manual (Page 7)

Environmental
Express,
Inc.
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1.0 General Information
1.1 Markings
• V = voltage
• AC = alternating current
• Hz = frequency
• A = amperes
1.2 Safety – Potential Hazards:
• The SPE-Express should only be operated by properly trained personnel using standard laboratory safety
practices.
• Use extreme caution when operating the SPE-Express. During operation certain surfaces of the SPE-Express
may be too hot to safely touch with bare hands.
• The SPE-Express contains electrical circuits, devices and components operating at dangerous voltages.
Contact with these circuits, devices and components can cause serious injury or painful electric shock.
• Proper grounding is essential to avoid a potentially serious electric shock hazard. Ensure that there is an
internal ground connection between the system and the 3-pin, earth-grounded pin.
• See individual SPE-Express specifications for power requirements.
• Application of the wrong supply voltage can create a fire hazard and a potentially serious shock hazard,
and could seriously damage the SPE-Express system. See specifications for the SPE-Express system.
• Users should be aware of the potential dangers from heating certain types of compounds and handling
certain types of chemicals. Such dangers may include explosion or the release of toxic or flammable gases.
• Always lift the SPE-Express from the bottom, with one person on each side of the unit. Avoid lifting from
the front of the unit.
• Danger!
Methanol
and
n-­‐Hexane
are
used
in
conjunction
with
this
equipment.
Both
are
extremely
flammable
liquids
and
can
produce
flammable
vapors.
Vapors
may
cause
flash
fire.
Vapors
are
heavier
than
air
and
may
travel
to
source
of
ignition
and
flash
back.
No
open
flames
should
be
used
near
or
around
this
equipment.
Avoid
any
ignition
sources
such
as
excess
heat,
electrical
sparks,
and
static
electrical
charges
when
using
these
chemicals.
Familiarization
with
the
applicable
Material
Safety
Data
Sheets
for
the
chemicals
used
with
this
equipment
is
strongly
recommended.
1.3 Installation Requirements
1.3.1 Hardware
• Locate the SPE-Express on a stable, level surface, and allow a minimum of 2" clearance on all sides.
• The following environmental conditions should be observed:
- Ambient temperature range: 5°C - 30°C
- Ambient relative humidity: 0-90% RH
- Altitude: sea level to 2,500 meters