BUCHI Multivapo P-12 - Manual (Page 13)

2 Safety
13 Multivapor™ Operation Manual, Version E
2 .5 .4 Safety elements
Electronics
• The heating plate is equipped with an electronic over-temperature protection. It controls the
temperature limit (the actual heating plate temperature may not exceed the set temperature by
2 °C for more than 2 minutes) and the function of the temperature sensor.
• The heating plate is equipped with safety fuses.
Parts in direct contact with the instrument
• Combi clip for fixing the vacuum joint.
• Ball joint clip for safe fixing of the receiving flask.
• Rods and holder for attaching the condensation assemblies.
Glass
• Use of high quality, inert 3.3 borosilicate glass.
• Use of tube clips GL-14 for preventing glass breakage.
• PLASTIC+GLAS (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 spilled, if the flask is damage. All glass parts of the
condenser assembly are P+G coated.
Anti-seismic tie-down
• The instrument is equipped with a tie-down to fix it in the event of an earthquake.
• Optional
• The protective shield (optional but recommended accessory) protects operators in case of acci-
dents from broken glass, solvent splashes, hot water, explosion or implosion.
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 the 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 only operated in proper manner and
that maintenance, service, and repairs are performed with care, on schedule and by authorized
personnel only.
Spare parts to be used
Use only recommended consumables and spare parts for maintenance to ensure continued optimum
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 written approval
obtained from the manufacturer. Modifications and upgrades should only be carried out by an autho-
rized BUCHI technical engineer. The manufacturer reserves the right to decline any claim resulting from
unauthorized modifications.