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Important Symbols
WARNING!
INJURY OR EVEN DEATH
MAY RESULT IF A
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.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS
HAZARD! KEEP OBJECTS
AWAY FROM HEAT.
Freeze Dryer Safety Warnings
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 use a maximum one pound regulator if backfilling from an inert gas source.
Always wear safety glasses when using glass flasks.
Do carefully read the entire instruction manual before attempting to operate the freeze dryer.
Do 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 chambers. Laboratory freeze-drying systems are designed for vacuum only.
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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