BUCHI Rotavapo R II - Manual (Page 10)

2 Safety
10 R II Operation Manual, Version E
Optional
• P+G is a unique protective layer for glass components. It offers improved mechanical damage
resistance and increases protection against broken glass. It also makes sure that the solvent in the
receiving flask is not spilling, if the flask is damaged.
• The protective shield (optional accessory) protects operators from broken glass, solvent splashes
and hot heating medium in case of accidents or an implosion.
• With the support rod the condenser can additionally be clamped.
2 .6 General safety rules
Responsibility of the operator
The head of laboratory is responsible for training his personnel.
The operator shall inform the manufacturer without delay of any safety-related incidents which might
occur during operation of the instrument. Legal regulations, such as local, state and federal laws
applying to the instrument must be strictly followed.
Duty of maintenance and care
The operator is responsible for ensuring that the instrument is operated in proper condition only, and
that maintenance, service, and repair jobs are performed with care and on schedule, and by autho-
rized personnel only.
Spare parts to be used
Use only genuine consumables and genuine spare parts for maintenance to assure good system
performance and reliability. Any modifications to the spare parts used are only allowed with the prior
written permission of the manufacturer.
Modifications
Modifications to the instrument are only permitted after prior consultation with and with the written
approval of the manufacturer. Modifications and upgrades shall only be carried out by an authorized
BUCHI technical engineer. The manufacturer will decline any claim resulting from unauthorized modifi-
cations.