BUCHI Rotavapo R-100 - Manual (Page 8)

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2.3 Staff qualification
Unqualified persons are unable to identify risks and are therefore exposed to greater
dangers.
The device may only be operated by suitably qualified laboratory staff.
These operating instructions are aimed at the following target groups:
Users
Users are persons that meet the following criteria:
— They have been instructed in the use of the device.
— They are familiar with the contents of these operating instructions and the applica­
ble safety regulations and apply them.
— They are able on the basis of their training or professional experience to assess the
risks associated with the use of the device.
Operator
The operator (generally the laboratory manager) is responsible for the following as­
pects:
— The device must be correctly installed, commissioned, operated and serviced.
— Only suitably qualified staff may be assigned the task of performing the operations
described in these operating instructions.
— The staff must comply with the locally applicable requirements and regulations for
safe and hazard­conscious working practices.
— Safety­related incidents that occur while using the device should be reported to the
manufacturer ([email protected]).
BUCHI service technicians
Service technicians authorized by BUCHI have attended special training courses and
are authorized by BÜCHI Labortechnik AG to carry out special servicing and repair
measures.
2.4 Residual risks
The device has been developed and manufactured using the latest technological ad­
vances. Nevertheless, risks to persons, property or the environment can arise if the
device is used incorrectly.
Appropriate warnings in this manual serve to alert the user to these residual dangers.
2.4.1 Dangerous vapors
Distillation can produce dangerous vapors that are capable of causing life­threatening
toxic effects.
u Do not inhale any vapors produced during distillation.
u Ensure that vapors are removed immediately by a suitable fume hood.
u Only use the device in well ventilated areas.
u If vapors escape from joints or connections, check the seals concerned and re­
place them if necessary.
u Do not distill any unknown fluids.
u Observe the safety data sheets for all fluids used.