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3 Safety guide
Please read this safety guide completely before using Reactor-Ready.
• Reactor-Ready should only be operated by
trained and competent personnel. As with
all chemistries, a full risk assessment
should be performed prior to starting, and
care should be taken to monitor reactions
at all stages.
• It is the responsibility of the user to ensure
correct set up and continued maintenance
of the framework and clamps.
• Always ensure that the unit is located on a
level surface.
• Operate only in a fumehood with
protective safety sash.
• Always ensure the reaction or filter vessel
is clamped and supported correctly, using
the purpose-built framework and clamps.
The unit should never be operated without
this framework.
• Always read the complete instructions for
any third-party equipment, such as
overhead stirrers and thermoregulators, to
ensure you are not contravening any
safety recommendations or the
manufacturer’s warranty when used in
conjunction with Reactor-Ready.
• The maximum operating stirring speed for
the unit is 500rpm for continuous
operation and 800rpm for short periods.
• There is a risk of burns from hot or
extreme cold temperatures during and
after heating/cooling, so take care not to
touch the unit or any auxiliary equipment.
• Reactor-Ready will remain hot for a
considerable time after the heat source
has been turned off. A temperature probe
or temperature sensitive label can be used
to indicate when components are too hot
to touch.
• Before starting your operation, ensure all
fittings to the thermoregulator are fully
tightened with no leaks, and that the
manifold drain and vent valves are closed.
• Reactor-Ready metal components are
resistant to the majority of solvents and
are splash-resistant to dilute acids and
alkalis at room temperature.
• Wipe away chemical spills immediately
and avoid exposure to strong vapours such
as HCl, as continued exposure to chemical
vapours or liquids will cause corrosion to
metal and/or plastic components.
• Reactor-Ready can be used with reaction
vessels with a recirculating fluid at
temperatues between -70°C and +230°C,
or with filter vessels with a recirculating
fluid at temperatures between -30°C and
+180°C, without damage to the unit.
Careful inspection of all fluid connections
to the unit should be regularly performed
when operating at these temperatures.
• Ensure all wires and cables connecting
auxiliary equipment are secured such that
they cannot come into contact with the
unit surfaces or moving parts.
• Flowing liquids can create a build up of
static, leading to risk of sparks and
explosion. Care must be taken to properly
bond and ground components of Reactor-
Ready to meet local safety requirements.
• During operation, do not leave the unit
unattended unless in a supervised area.
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