BUCHI SpeedExtractor E-916 - Manual (Page 9)

2 Safety
9 SpeedExtractor E-916/E-914 Operation Manual, Version D
2 Safety
This chapter highlights the safety concept of the SpeedExtractor and contains general rules of behav-
ior and warnings about hazards concerning the use of the product.
The safety of users and personnel can only be ensured if these safety instructions and the safety re-
lated 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 be used only by laboratory personnel or other persons who on account of instruc-
tion or professional experience have an overview of the dangers that can develop when operating the
instrument.
Personnel without such instruction or persons who are currently being trained require careful supervision.
The present Operation Manual serves as a basis for instruction.
2.2 Proper use
The instrument has been designed and built for laboratory use only. It serves for activities associated
with the parallel extraction of multiple samples by means of heating under pressure. The pressure is
typically applied by the HPLC pump.
2.3 Improper use
Applications beyond those described above are improper. Furthermore, applications that do not
comply with the technical data are also considered improper. The operator bears the sole risk for any
damage caused by such improper use.
The following applications are expressly
forbidden:
• Use of solvents with an self ignition point between 40 to 220 °C.
• Use of the instrument in rooms that require ex-protected instruments.
• Use as a calibrating instrument for other instruments.
• Preparation of samples that can explode or inflame due to shock, friction, heat, or spark formation.
• Use in high pressure situations, i.e. > 200 bar.
• Use in conjunction with solvents that have a low self ignition point or contain peroxides, such as
diethyl ether or THF.
• Use of cells, seals, hoses, and tubes other than the originals from BUCHI.