BUCHI KjelSampler K-377 - Manual (Page 16)

2 Safety
16 K-375/376/377 Operation Manual, Version B
2 .5 .3 Other hazards
Fundamental dangers arise from.
• acids and lye
• flammable gases or solvent fumes in the direct vicinity of the instrument
• damaged glass parts
• insufficient distance between the device and the wall (see chapter 5.1, Installation site)
• burns caused by contact with hot glass parts
• burns caused by contact with steam at the waste-outlet
• defective transfer tube: escape of steam and/or sulfuric acid
2 .5 .4 Personal protective equipment
Always wear personal protective equipment such as protective eye goggles, protective clothing
and gloves. The personal protective equipment must meet all requirements of all data sheets for
the chemicals used. These instructions are an important part of the K-375, K-376 and K-377 and
must be made available at all times to the operating personnel at the place where the equipment is
deployed. This also applies to additional language versions of these instructions, which can be reor-
dered separately.
! WARNING
Serious chemical burns by corrosives.
• Observe all data sheets of the used chemicals.
• Handle corrosives in well ventilated environments only.
• Always wear protective goggles.
• Always wear protective gloves.
• Always wear protective clothes.
• Do not use damaged glassware.