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1.8 Intended use
Following the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance work
(chap. 8.2) are part of the intended use.
Any use of the devices that does not comply with the requirements specified in this Operating
Manual shall be considered improper use.
All applications must be within the specification (see Technical data, chap. 10.1 and indications on the
type plate, chap. 1.6).
Other applications than those described in this chapter are not approved.
Use
The diaphragm pumps VAP 1 and VAP 2 are suitable for extracting, conveying and compressing
harmless gases and vapors.
The diaphragm pumps are intended for:
• Creating vacuum
• Use in physical and chemical laboratories in trade or industry
• Use for vacuum filtration, vacuum distillation and vacuum drying as well as other applications in
vacuum technology
The devices are suitable for exact conditioning of harmless materials.
Requirements for the aspirated atmosphere
Aspirated gases and vapors must not be toxic, chemically aggressive or explosive. Any solvent must not
be explosive and flammable. Components of the gases and vapors must NOT form an explosive mixture
with air and NOT be able to release toxic gases.
Aspirated gases and vapors shall not contain any corrosive ingredients that may damage the machine
components. Such ingredients include in particular acids and halides. Any corrosive damage caused by
such ingredients is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH.
The temperature of the aspirated gases and vapors must not exceed the permissible gas inlet
temperature of max. 40 °C / 104°F when entering the pump.
The pump is not suitable for aspirating liquids.
The device does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Explosion or implosion hazard and danger of poisoning through the aspiration of
unsuitable gases and vapors.
Poisoning. Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.
∅ Make sure that NO substance combustible or explosive at working temperature
aspirated.
∅ Make sure that NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture can be aspirated.
∅ Make sure that NO substance can be aspirated, which could lead to release of toxic
gases.
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