ii Rev 006, 01/14
© SP Scientific 2014
Important Symbols
WARNING! INJURY OR EVEN DEATH
MAY RESULT IF RECOMMENDATION
MARKED WITH THIS SYMBOL IS NOT
HEEDED.
CRUSH HAZARD. KEEP HANDS
CLEAR WHEN OPERATING DOOR.
ELECTRIC SHOCK DANGER! USE
APPROPRIATE CAUTION TO AVOID
INJURY OR DEATH.
CORROSIVE CHEMICAL. WEAR
SUITABLE GLOVES, SAFETY
GLASSES, AND PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING.
BURN DANGER! POTENTIALLY HOT
SURFACE. USE APPROPRIATE
CAUTION.
PROPERTY CAUTION! TO PREVENT
DAMAGE TO CHAMBER EQUIPMENT
AND/OR LOAD, ADHERE TO
PROCEDURES MARKED BY THIS
SYMBOL.
DO NOT STORE FLAMMABLE
MATERIALS IN CHAMBER.
PRACTICAL OPERATING TIP. THESE
RECOMMENDATIONS STREAMLINE
UNIT OPERATION AND PREVENT
COMMON OPERATOR ERRORS.
ALWAYS WEAR APPROPRIATE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (PPE) SUITED FOR THE
TASK YOU ARE PERFORMING.
EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS HAZARD!
KEEP OBJECTS AWAY FROM HEAT.
Freeze Dryer Safety Warnings
Do not freeze-dry explosive or highly flammable substances.
Always assume that shelf, condenser and internal parts may be very cold or very hot. Wear protective equipment
to avoid burns.
Always ensure that only an authorized technician services the refrigeration, heat transfer, vacuum and electrical
systems.
Always ensure that refrigeration air intake is clear and clean.
Always ensure vacuum pump exhaust is properly ventilated and/or contained.
Always practice team lifting when moving heavy equipment.
Always regulate maximum pressure to 1 psig when backfilling from an inert gas.
Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) suited for the task you are performing.
Be sure to carefully read the entire instruction manual before attempting to operate the freeze dryer.
Be sure to verify that the electric service and other utilities match the unit’s requirements before connecting to
power.
Never allow hand or body contact with open vacuum ports.
Never clean with solvents. Use mild detergent and water only.
Never operate the unit without all covers in place.
Never pressurize a freeze-drying chamber unless it has been specially designed and coded as a pressure vessel
(e.g., displays an ASME-coded certificate).
Never stopper vials unless the chamber door is tightly closed.
Never use acrylic closures if they are cracked or crazed.
Never use with toxic, corrosive, flammable or organic materials unless special precautions are in place to
prevent injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
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