5 Safety Notes - Innovation MediTech PCU 90 Mode D'emploi

PCU 90

5 Safety notes

Caution! Read these notes through carefully before connecting and starting up the
unit. The operational safety and the functioning of the unit can only be guaranteed
if the general regulations on safety and prevention of accidents of the legislator and
the safety notes in the operating instructions are observed.
1. The unit may only be used in line
with these operating instructions. We
will not be held liable for any damage
which may result from inappropriate
use or incorrect operation.
2. The voltage stated on the rating
plate must match the voltage of the
power source.
3. Only operate the unit from a socket
with a protective earthing conductor.
Never touch the power plug with wet
hands.
4. The unit must stand on a level and
firm foundation which is sufficiently sta-
ble and durable for the 140 kg approxi-
mate operating weight.
5. Do not introduce any objects into
the unit from outside the polymeriza-
tion chamber.
6. Any accessories and spare parts
used must be cleared by the manu-
facturer. We will not accept any liabil-
ity for damage incurred due to the use
of non-standard parts.
7. Do not lock the operating and safety
elements of the unit in place.
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8. The good condition and operational
safety of the unit must be checked prior
to each use. If the condition is not fault
free the unit must not be used and it
must be appropriately marked.
9. The power plug must be pulled out
prior to any cleaning and maintenance
work on the unit or the exchange of
parts.
10. Signs and stickers must be kept in
legible condition and they must not be
removed.
11. Only authorized specialists may
open the unit up and carry out main-
tenance work.
12. Only nitrogen or carbon dioxide
may be used as protective gases. Do
not use any flammable or poisonous
gases. Always observe the general
regulations for safety and prevention
of accidents when handling the cho-
sen gas.
13. Only use approved gas bottles.
14. Check the supply hose for leak
tightness when connecting the gas
bottle to the unit. Make sure that the
gas bottle cannot tip over.
15. Never connect the gas bottle with- 23. Only touch the front flap by the
handles in order to prevent squashing.
out using a pressure regulator. The unit
may be operated with a maximum
24. Do not operate the unit if the
pressure of 5 bar (70 psi).
assembly flap on the underside of the
unit is open.
16. Shut off the gas supply if the unit
is not being used. Never operate the
25. Unauthorized conversions and
unit unsupervised.
changes are not permitted for safety
reasons.
17. Ensure that the work area has ade-
quate ventilation.
26. The operating and maintenance
conditions in these operating instruc-
18. The pressure of the gas line must
tions must be strictly adhered to. When
not exceed 5 bar (70 psi).
working with the PCU 90, the general
regulations for prevention of accidents
19. Do not keep any flammable sub-
must be observed.
stances close to the unit.
27. Do not touch the glass slabs and
20. Approved user: the company which
rotary plates as they become very hot
operates the unit must make the oper-
during operation.
ating instructions available to the user
and ensure that he has read and under-
28. Do not obstruct or block the venti-
stood them. The user may not operate
lation slot on the left hand side of the
the unit until this has been done.
unit. Always leave sufficient distance
to the wall.
21. In order to prevent water entering
the unit (e.g. spray) should be set up
in a dry area.
22. The unit must be disconnected from
the mains if it is not being used.
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