BUCHI Distillation Unit K-355 - Manual (Page 7)

2 Safety
7 K-350 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
Hot surface.
WARNING
Electrical hazard.
WARNING
Caustic substances.
ATTENTION
With the general „Read this” symbol, ATTENTIONs indicate the possibility of equipment damage,
malfunctions or incorrect process results, if instructions are not followed.
NOTE
Useful tips for the easy operation of the instrument.
2 .5 Product safety
The instrument is designed and built in accordance with state-of-the-art technology. Nevertheless,
risks to users, property, and the environment can arise when the instrument is used carelessly 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 implosion risk if used with damaged glassware.
Beware of damaged or cracked glass parts.
WARNING
Potentially hot surfaces during operation (surfare temperatures at times exceed 60 °C) and hot steam
passing off the waste outlet.
Always be aware of the risk of being burned.
WARNING
Potentially lethal voltage inside the instrument.
Do not remove covers and other parts protecting from electricity.
Always keep the areas of electric parts, such as power supply plug, mains switch, etc. dry.
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