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Digestion Unit K-435 2 Safety
Modifications
Modifications of the apparatus or of spare parts or accessories
as well as the use of spare parts or accessories other than
those mentioned in these operating instructions is allowed only
with the prior written permission of BÜCHI Labortechnik AG.
Responsibility of the Operator
The operator is responsible for the instruction of his personnel.
Copies of these operating instructions in various languages
can be ordered for this purpose.
The operator shall inform the manufacturer without delay of
any safety-related events which might occur during operation
of the apparatus.
If safe operation of the apparatus no longer appears possible,
the apparatus must be shut down and secured against
unintentional operation.
It must be assumed that safe operation is no longer possible
• if there is visible damage to the apparatus;
• if the apparatus is no longer functioning;
• following a long period of storage under unfavorable
conditions;
• following transport under difficult conditions.
The apparatus must not be operated with flammable
substances.
If it becomes necessary to involve Büchi Service, safety and
environmental protection considerations require that
dangerous substances (e.g., according to EU Regulations L
360, 1976/79, or VBG 16) on or in the apparatus must be
indicated and declared.