10.4 Replacing the reagent tube of the catalyst furnace
Risk of injury
Hazardous chemicals
− When working on the device, hazardous chemicals can cause fatal
poisoning or severe skin burns .
• Please observe the safety data sheet in terms of the substances used.
• Please wear your personal protective equipment.
• Never eat or drink within the immediate vicinity of chemicals.
Risk of burns
Hot catalyst furnace
• The furnace temperature of the catalyst furnace can be up to 800°C
during operation and cause severe burns.
• Please wear heat-resistant protective gloves when handling with the
catalyst furnace.
• Before any maintenance work can be performed, please wait until
the furnace temperature is < 40
0
C.
• Check the furnace temperatures in the ELEMENTS software.
• Replace the filling of the catalyst furnace only after a sufficiently
long cooling time.
Risk for eye injuries
Chemicals
− When chemicals are replaced, small particles of the chemicals can float in
the air and burn the eyes.
• Please always wear protective goggles when working with
chemicals.
• Please observe the safety data sheets in terms of the chemicals
used.
Risk of injury
Pressurised system
− The device is pressurised during operation. Removing reagent tubes during
operation may lead to an explosive escape of chemicals or sample material
and can cause injuries.
• Never remove any reagent tubes during operation.
• Use the software in order to put the device into the mode “Replace
reagents” before performing any work on the device.
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