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Digestion Unit K-4352 Safety
2.4 Improper Use
Any use of the apparatus other than that given above or any
use of the apparatus which is not in accordance with the
technical data shall be regarded as a misuse. The operator
bears the sole responsibility for any and all damage which
may result from such misuse.
In particular, the following uses of the apparatus are prohibited:
• Use of the apparatus in rooms which require ex-protected
apparatus.
• Preparing samples which can explode or ignite due to a
blow, friction, heat, or sparks.
2.5 General Risks
In general, risks can arise from
• Hot sulfuric acid
• Flammable gases or solvent vapors in the immediate vicinity
of the apparatus
• Damaged glass equipment
• Placing the apparatus too close to the wall
(see Chapter 4.1, Placement)
• Burns caused by touching hot glass parts.
The removal of covers using standard tools is prohibited except
for authorized maintenance personnel. The apparatus must
not be started up glass equipment is damaged.
Touching any parts of the apparatus carrying electrical current
can result in fatal injury!
2.6 Safety Measures
It is recommended that the apparatus be operated only under
a ventilation hood.
Protective clothing such as goggles, gloves, and labo-
ratory coats must be worn during operation of the apparatus.
These operating instructions must be regarded as an integral
part of the Digestion Unit K-435 and be available at all times
to operating personnel at the place of operation of the
apparatus. This also applies to instructions in other languages,
which may be ordered separately.
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