Labconco Protector Controlled Atmosphere Glove Box - Manual (Page 34)

Chapter 4: Performance Features and Safety Precautions
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Safety Precautions
1. It is the responsibility of the user to determine the suitability of this
product for the intended applications. Consult your Safety Officer for
application review.
2. Although the glove box has been engineered to maintain optimum
operator safety, caution should always be used while working. Prior
to using the glove box, check to make sure that the main chamber
pressure is set for comfortable glove manipulation. Changes in glove
position will affect pressure in the glove box.
3. Use good housekeeping in the glove box at all times. Clean up spills
immediately. Periodically clean interior per your standard operating
procedures for the specific chemicals in use.
4. This product is NOT designed or intended to be explosion proof.
It is the responsibility of the user to determine and avoid the lower
explosive limits and flammability of the enclosed gases used within
the controlled atmosphere glove box. The user is responsible for
taking proper precautions to prevent equipment damage or injury due
to an explosion or combustion of chemicals.
5. The use of flammable gases or solvents in the glove box should be
limited. Care must be taken to ensure against the concentration
buildup of flammable or explosive gases. DANGER: The addition
of oxygen inside the glove box must be avoided to prevent
explosion, death, or serious injury.
6. Perchloric acid use in this glove box is prohibited.
7. Radioisotope material usage in the glove box should be approved by
your Safety Officer.
8. A qualified certification technician should test the glove box before it
is initially used.
9. The glove box should be recertified at least annually after installation.
10. The use of safety goggles, protective clothing, and any other personal
protective equipment recommended by your Safety Officer should be
observed.
11. The pressure relief bubbler provides protection from over or
under pressurization and should be filtered and/or ducted to the
outside if working with hazardous materials. Consult your Safety
Officer. When operating the transfer chamber gas inlet and vacuum
outlet valves, insure the inner transfer door is closed. Failure to do so
can result in the pressure relief valve opening, thereby, introducing
laboratory air into the glove box main chamber or glove box air into
the laboratory. All filters and ducting are NOT included with the
glove box.