BUCHI Syncor Polyvap - Manual (Page 14)

Syncore ® Accessories
12 version E
2.7 Modifications
No modifications may be made on this unit or on spare
and accessory parts, nor is use of spare or accessory
parts other than those indicated in this Operation Manual
permissible, without the prior written approval of BÜCHI
Labortechnik AG.
2.8 Safety instructions
Chemicals and solvents
The unit must be clean before being operated. Residues
of chemicals are to be removed following the general rules
for working with chemicals. After having used aggresive
products the system incl. its accessories must be rinsed
and cleaned.
The unit must not be put into operation if solvents could
penetrate into it. If that could happen, place the unit in a
well-ventilated fume cupboard and wait until the fumes have
been drawn off completely before operating it.
Whenever the unit is being operated with chemicals that
are aggressive, toxic, or likely to cause allergic reactions, it
should always be located in an fume cupboard.
Indicators, hoses and cables
The Syncore single platform must not be operated if individual
indicators are not functioning properly and data on parame-
ters such as time, temperature, or speed are missing. Live
electrical cables and the hoses for the heating and cooling
media must not come into contact with the heated base
plate: They could melt.
Hot and cold parts
Various parts of the unit can be heated or cooled to from
-20 °C to +150 °C. Never touch hot or cold parts with your
hand. No containers used may become either brittle or soft
within the range of temperatures selected.
Exceeding the maximum temperature
Do not under any circumstances continue using the unit
when the temperature displayed is above 155 °C. Contact
a BUCHI service agent immediately in such a case.
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