VACUUBRAND RC 6 - Manual (Page 14)

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tially explosive mixtures at the outlet of the pump, or
dilute them to non-explosive concentrations.
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Never operate this pump if it has a damaged cord or
plug.
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If the pump is not working properly, has been dropped
or has fallen into water, contact your pump service pro-
vider.
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Prevent any part of the human body from coming into
contact with vacuum.
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Always provide a free and pressureless exhaust out-
let. Make sure that the exhaust tubing cannot become
blocked. Do not exceed an pressure of 16 psi (1.1 bar)
in the exhaust tubing.
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Comply with applicable regulations when disposing of
chemicals. Take into consideration that chemicals may
be contaminated. Take adequate precautions to pro-
tect people from the effects of dangerous substances
(chemicals, oil mist, thermal decomposition products
of fluoroelastomers). Use appropriate protective cloth-
ing and safety goggles.
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Even if the pumped medium is only air or a pure gas,
the discharge from rotary vane pumps will contain small
quantities of oil vapor and petroleum fractions. These
substances are particularly contaminating in closed
spaces or in case of insufficient ventilation.
The discharge from the pump invariably contains the
pumped gases or vapors! Connect a hose to the pump
outlet to dispose of the exhaust gases.
Prevent any dangerous reactions with oil or oil vapors
and the formation of impermissible or dangerous emis-
sions.
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Failure of the pump (e.g., due to power interruption),
failure of connected components or of parts of the sup-
ply, or a change of parameters must not be allowed to
lead to a dangerous situation under any circumstances.