Gerhardt Vapodest 50s carousel - Safety; Operation as Directed; Safety Instructions

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Vapodest 50s carousel
2.1 Operation as directed
With the Vap 50s carousel you have purchased a highly automated distillation
system for the distillation of Kjeldahl digestions and associated distillations. Auto-
matic addition of H
2
O, NaOH, H
3
BO
3
and titration acid as well as the removal of
the sample remains after distillation by suction are features of this new system.
Vapodest 50s carousel is controlled externally via PC or Laptop which needs to
have the software “Vapodest Manager” installed.
Make sure to use the instrument according to our instructions, especially:
- all instructions of this manual
- the regulations in place in the country the instrument is used
All other usage is not recommended!
C. Gerhardt GmbH & Co. KG is not liable for any damages caused due to non
recommended usage
- no modications are allowed for safety reasons
- repairs of electric, electronic or mechanical components may only be done by
authorized personnel!
2.2 Safety instructions
The Vap 50s carousel corresponds to the technical standard used at this date and
observes the safety rules and regulations in place.
It is understood that the user has to observe
- the accident prevention regulations in place
- the general accident prevention regulations
- EU-regulations or other country specic instructions
Indicating label and danger symbols must not be taken off!
All safety measurements foreseen by Gerhardt must be observed and must not
be taken out of operation.
Make sure that no liquid gets into contact with cable connections or the interior of
the electrical parts of the unit!
- Danger of electric shock!
In case of an emergency disconnect from mains immediately!
Always pull the mains plug before opening!
- Danger of electric shock!
Prior to each start of the Vap 50 s carousel, make sure that the protection door
and the carousel protection cap is closed tightly. Danger of burns and splashing
liquids!
Make sure to wear protective gloves when taking the digestion tubes out and wear
protective glasses as well.
The digestion tubes are very hot and there is the danger of burns!
Attention when handling chemicals! Please observe the manufactures safety
instructions (see label) and your national safety regulations!
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