BUCHI Interface I-100 - Manual (Page 7)

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Operation Manual Interface I­100 7/42
2 Safety
2.1 Intended use
The Interface I­100 is intended for regulating and indicating vacuum within an operat­
ing range of 0 mbar to atmospheric pressure. It has been designed and built as an
item of laboratory equipment and can be used in conjunction with the following de­
vices:
— Distillation apparatus, especially rotary evaporators
— Vacuum­drying cabinets
2.2 Use other than that intended
Use of any kind other than that described in the section Chapter 2.1 "Intended use",
page 7 and any application that does not comply with the technical specifications
(see Chapter 3.4 "Technical data", page 14) constitutes use other than that intended.
In particular, the following applications are not permissible:
— Use of the device in areas which require explosion­safe apparatus
— Use as a calibration device for other equipment
— Operation at pressures above atmospheric
Damage or hazards attributable to use of the product other than as intended are en­
tirely at the risk of the user alone.
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]).