4 safety elements, 6 general safety rules, 4 safety elements 2.6 – BUCHI Extraction Unit E-816 HE User Manual
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E-812/816 Hot Extraction Operation Manual, Version B
2 .5 .4
Safety elements
Electronics
• The heating element is equipped with an electronic over-temperature protection.
• If no cooling water is detected at the cooling water output (for example, due to a leak in the
condenser), the electronic over-protection will stop all processes.
• To start a program at least one extraction position must be activated in the software.
• Safety shield: The protective shield protects operators from broken glass, solvent splashes and
prevents burns from the hot plates.
• Safety shield sensor: To start an extraction the protective shield must be closed.
Optional
• The protective shield (optional accessory) for the condenser protects operators from broken glass
in case of an accident or explosion.
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 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 operated in proper condition only, and
that maintenance, service, and repair jobs are performed with care and on schedule, and by autho-
rized personnel only.
Spare parts to be used
Use only genuine consumables and genuine spare parts for maintenance to assure good 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 with the written
approval of the manufacturer. Modifications and upgrades shall only be carried out by an authorized
BUCHI technical engineer. The manufacturer will decline any claim resulting from unauthorized modifi-
cations.