BUCHI Pump Module C-605 - Manual (Page 6)

2 Safety
6 Pump Combinations Operation Manual, Version E
2 Safety
This chapter highlights the safety concept of the Pump Systems and contains general rules of
behavior and warnings from hazards concerning the use of the product.
The safety of users and personnel can only be ensured if these safety instructions and the safety-
related warnings in the individual chapters are strictly observed and followed, therefore, the manual
must always be available to all persons performing the tasks described herein.
2 .1 User qualification
The instrument may only be used by laboratory personnel or other persons who on account of training
or professional experience have an overview of the dangers which can develop when operating the
instrument.
Personnel without this training or persons who are currently being trained require careful supervision.
The present Operation Manual serves as a basis for training.
2 .2 Proper use
The pump system and its modules have been conceived of and constructed as a lab device. It serves
for the optimal and reliable pumping of solvents to chromatography columns in the specified pressure
range.
2 .3 Improper use
Applications beyond those described above are improper. Furthermore, applications which do not
comply with the technical data are also considered improper.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
The operator bears the sole risk for any damages caused by such improper use.
The following applications are expressly forbidden:
• Use of the instrument in rooms which require ex-protected instruments.
• Pumping of samples which can explode or inflame due to shock, friction, heat or spark formation.
• Extended operation without supervision.
• Use in human medicine diagnostics.
• Preparation of food.