BUCHI SpeedExtractor E-916 - Manual (Page 12)

2 Safety
12 SpeedExtractor E-916/E-914 Operation Manual, Version D
2.5 Product safety
The SpeedExtractor has been designed and built in accordance with current state-of-the-art technol-
ogy. Safety warnings in this manual (as described in section 2.4) serve to make the user alert to and
avoid hazardous situations emanating from residual dangers by giving appropriate counter measures.
However, risks to users, property and the environment can arise when the instrument is damaged,
used carelessly or improperly.
2.5.1 General hazards
The following safety messages show hazards of general kind which may occur when handling the
instrument. The user shall observe all listed counter measures in order to achieve and maintain the
lowest possible level of hazard.
Additional warning messages can be found whenever actions and situations described in this manual
are related to situational hazards.
! WARNING
Death or serious injuries by formation of explosive atmospheres inside the instrument.
• Before operation, check all gas connections for correct installation
• Regularly discharge the waste bottle to avoid overflow
• Check for proper system tightness
! DANGER
Death or serious injuries by use in explosive environments.
• Do not store or operate the instrument in explosive environments
• Provide sufficient ventilation and make sure to directly withdraw fumes
! WARNING
Death or serious burns by flammable vapors.
• Remove all sources of flammable vapors
• Do not store flammable chemicals in the vicinity of the device
! CAUTION
Risk of burns by hot heating block and extraction cells.
• Do not touch hot parts or surfaces
• Let the system and inserted extraction cells cool down safely
• Do not move the instrument or parts of it when hot