Safety instructions
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■ Label the product according to regulations if it is used for substances
that have a potential for chemical hazards and are generally subject to
the Hazardous Substances Ordinance.
■ Wear personal protective equipment (e.g. protective glasses, gloves).
■ Use exhaust equipment when working with vaporizing hazardous sub-
stances.
■ Dispose of hazardous substances in accordance with regulations.
■ Clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces.
■ Only use detergents that do not cause any unwanted side reactions
with the materials to be cleaned.
■ Dispose of chemically contaminated materials (e.g. cleaning material) in
accordance with regulations.
■ Proceed as follows in case of a return shipment to Metrohm AG or a
regional Metrohm representative:
– Decontaminate the product or product component.
– Remove the labeling for hazardous substances.
– Create a declaration of decontamination and enclose it with the
product.
2.4.3 Danger from highly flammable substances
Using highly flammable substances or gases may cause fires or explosions.
To avoid danger from highly flammable substances, observe the following:
■ Avoid ignition sources.
■ Use protective grounding.
■ Use exhaust equipment.
2.4.4 Danger from leaking liquids
Leaking liquids may cause injuries and may damage the product. To avoid
danger from leaking liquids, observe the following:
■ Check the product and its accessories for leakages and loose connec-
tions.
■ Replace leaking parts and connecting elements without delay.
■ Tighten loose connecting elements.
■ Do not loosen tubing connections under pressure.
■ Do not remove aspiration tubing under pressure.
■ Carefully pull the ends of the tubing out of the containers.
■ Carefully let liquids from tubing drain into suitable containers.
■ Insert the buret tips completely into the containers.
■ Remove and dispose of leaked liquids in accordance with regulations.
■ If you suspect that liquid has penetrated the instrument, disconnect the
instrument from the energy supply. Then have the instrument checked
by a regional Metrohm service representative.