BUCHI Fraction Collector C-660 - Manual (Page 7)

2 Safety
7 C-660 Operation Manual, Version F
2 .4 Warning notices used in this manual
WARNING
Generally, the triangular warning symbol indicates the possibility of personal injury or even loss of life
if the instructions are not followed.
WARNING
Electrical hazard.
WARNING
Harmful to life forms.
WARNING
Inhalation of harmful substances.
ATTENTION
With the “Read this” symbol, ATTENTION indicates the possibility of equipment damage, malfunctions
or incorrect process results if the instructions are not followed.
NOTE
Useful tips for the optimum operation of the instrument.
2 .5 Product safety
The Pump System is designed and built in accordance with current state-of-the-art technology,
however, risks to users, property, and the environment can arise when the instrument is used care-
lessly or improperly.
The manufacturer has determined residual dangers emanating from the instrument
• if the instrument is operated by insufficiently trained personnel.
• if the instrument is not operated according to its proper use.
Appropriate warnings in this manual serve to make the user alert to these residual dangers.
2 .5 .1 Instrument-related hazards
Pay attention to the following safety notices:
WARNING
Potential risk in case of damaged glassware.
• Beware of shivering glass parts.
• Beware of defective FEP tubing.
• Beware of leaky connections and insufficiently long connection tubings.
• Beware of defective valves.
• Beware of a false positioning of the collector arm