Environmental Express SimpleDist - Manual (Page 6)

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SimpleDist: Operation and Instruction Manual General Information
Safety Information
1. The Environmental Express SimpleDist TM System should be set up and operated in a chemical fume hood with a face
velocity of not less than 100 CFM.
2. Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suitable for use with caustic and corrosive materials.
3. Do not operate the SimpleDist
TM System in the vicinity of combustible material.
4. Consult your in-house electrician to be certain the SimpleDist System power cord is properly grounded.
5. During operation the surfaces around the heater assembly will get HOT. Do not touch the outer surface.
6. Do not move the SimpleDist
TM System while hot.
7. Do not attempt to operate the SimpleDist TM System block over 180°C.
8. Review Material Safety Data Sheets for all materials used or generated during the operation of the SimpleDist TM
System.
Avoid breathing any vapors that may come off of the SimpleDist TM System; they may be harmful or fatal.
9. Vacuum should be continued until the SimpleDist TM System has cooled down and the collection trap is removed
from the assembly.
10. The power should be kept plugged into its outlet until the unit has cooled down.
11. If boil over does occur during operation of the SimpleDist
TM System operation, immediately wipe the system down
with neutralizing solution, such as a mild solution of sodium bicarbonate.
12. Unplug the SimpleDist TM System from the outlet prior to cleaning exterior surfaces. Wipe with damp sponge or
towel after each use, first with mild sodium bicarbonate or similar solution followed by DI or distilled water. Avoid
solutions on or near the controls.
13. Install an excess gas trap in the vacuum line to remove excess vapors.
14. Use of micro-porous boiling chips in each distillation flask may help to prevent bumping.
Note: The above list contains some basic recommendations and safety precautions. By no measure should this list be considered
complete. More rigorous enhanced precautions may be necessary while operating this equipment. Please consult your Safety
Manager and Material Safety Data Sheets prior to operating this equipment.
Contact Environmental Express Inc. if there are any questions. User assumes all liability for damages arising from the operation
of this equipment.