Labconco Protector Controlled Atmosphere Glove Boxes 5080102 - Manual (Page 20)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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The following safety precautions should be regarded when operating the Controlled
Atmosphere Glove Box.
• This product is neither designed nor intended to be an explosion-proof enclosure. It is the
responsibility of the user to determine the lower explosive limits and flammability of the
enclosed gases and other matter. The user is also responsible for using proper precautions
to prevent equipment damage or injury due to explosion or combustion.
• It is the responsibility of the user to determine the suitability of this product for the
intended applications.
• Operation of the glove box with internal pressure beyond the range ±10 inches water
column could result in cabinet damage, glass breakage or loss of the controlled atmosphere.
The Pressure Relief Bubbler is designed to prevent operation beyond this pressure range
(see Installation Instructions).
• Failure to install the Pressure Relief Bubbler may result in equipment damage or personal
injury due to inadvertent over pressurization or excessive decompression of the glove box.
• If the bubbler exhaust is filtered or vented outside the laboratory, it is the user’s
responsibility to ensure that any additional airflow restriction is less than 0.5" H
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pressure.
• In case of excessive decompression, the user must determine whether laboratory
atmosphere entering the glove box could result in fire or explosion hazards.