Safety Information - Heidolph VV Micro Mode D'emploi

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Please comply with all safety and accident prevention regulations as in
force for laboratory work !
Use extra care while working with rotary evaporators.
Use eye protection and adequate clothing.
Use extra care while working with flammable substances; refer to safety
data sheets.
Use extra care while working close to flammable and explosive
substances. Motors are of non-sparking type, the item itself is not
explosion-protected.
Before connecting your item with the local power supply, make sure the
item has been designed for your local voltage; refer to data plate on
item.
Connect your item with a grounded outlet only.
Turn power switch to OFF when item is not in use, or before
disconnecting from mains.
Caution ! Hazard of burns when running the hot bath at temperatures
exceeding 60°C. Avoid touching hot edge of bowl, evaporator flask and
fluid in bowl. Use gloves when replacing evaporator flask.
Never run hot bath dry.
Repair work is limited to skilled personnel so authorized by Heidolph.
Your item needs a solid stand.
Locate the rotary evaporator on a smooth, horizontal table. Make sure not to
obstruct area around evaporator.
Avoid overpressure in the system. Explosion hazard. For reasons of
safety open aerating valve, when working at ambient pressure, in order
to avoid excessive overpressure.
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