BUCHI Fraction Collector C-660 - Manual (Page 8)

2 Safety
8 C-660 Operation Manual, Version F
WARNING
Potential risk if solvent vapors accumulate within the instrument housing.
• Beware of damaged or cracked glass parts.
• Beware of dangerous, flammable or explosive samples.
• Operate the instrument in a fume hood or in an adequately ventilated work area.
2 .5 .2 Other hazards
WARNING
Certain solvents within or in the vicinity of the Pump Systems can form peroxides and/or are highly
inflammable.
• Always be aware of the explosion risk when working with hazardous substances or with
substances of unknown composition.
• Always use the instrument in an adequately ventilated work area.
2 .5 .3 Safety measures
Always wear personal protective equipment such as protective goggles, protective clothing and gloves
when working with the instrument.
2 .6 General safety rules
Responsibility of the operator
The head of laboratory is responsible for training his personnel.
The operator shall inform the manufacturer without delay of any safety-related incidents which might
occur during the operation of the instrument. Legal regulations, such as local, state and federal laws
applying to the instrument must be strictly followed.
Duty of maintenance and care
The operator is responsible for ensuring that the instrument is only operated in proper manner and
that maintenance, service, and repairs are performed with care, on schedule and by authorized
personnel only.
Spare parts to be used
Use only recommended consumables and spare parts for maintenance to ensure continued optimum
system performance and reliability. Any modifications to the spare parts used are only allowed with the
prior written permission of the manufacturer.
Modifications
Modifications to the instrument are only permitted after prior consultation with and written approval
obtained from the manufacturer. Modifications and upgrades should only be carried out by an autho-
rized BUCHI technical engineer. The manufacturer reserves the right to decline any claim resulting from
unauthorized modifications.