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1.7 General safety instructions on installing and operating
With regard to operating the device and to the installation location, please observe the guideline
BGI/GUV-I 850-0 on safe working in laboratories (for Germany).
BINDER GmbH is only responsible for the safety features of the device provided skilled electricians or
qualified personnel authorized by BINDER perform all maintenance and repair, and if components
relating to device safety are replaced in the event of failure with original spare parts.
To operate the device, use only original BINDER accessories or accessories from third-party suppliers
authorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk caused by using unauthorized accessories.
NOTICE
Danger of overheating due to lack of ventilation.
Damage to the device.
∅ Do NOT install the device in unventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
Observe the prescribed minimum distances when installing the pump (chap. 3.6)
Do not operate the device in hazardous locations.
DANGER
Danger of explosion due to combustible dusts or explosive mixtures in the vicinity
of the device.
Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.
∅ Do NOT operate the device in potentially explosive areas.
KEEP combustible dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the device.
The device does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Danger of explosion due to aspirating flammable or explosive substances in the
device.
Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.
∅ Make sure that NO gases and vapors which are combustible or explosive at working
temperature are aspirated.
∅ Make sure that NO combustible dust or air-solvent mixture will be in the inner chamber
of the vacuum drying oven.
Any solvent contained in gases and vapors must not be explosive or inflammable. I.e., irrespective of the
solvent concentration in the steam room, NO explosive mixture with air must form.
Familiarize yourself with any potential health risks caused by aspirated gases and vapors, the contained
moisture constituent. Take adequate measures to exclude such risks prior to putting the device into
operation.