VACUUBRAND BVC 21 NT VARIO - Manual (Page 6)

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➨ The devices are not suitable to pump
- unstable substances and substances which react explosively under
impact (mechanical stress) and/or when being exposed to elevated
temperatures without air,
- self inflammable substances,
- substances which are inflammable without air and
- explosive substance
• The devices are not suitable for pumping substances which may form deposits
inside the pump. Deposits and condensate in the pump may lead to increased
temperatures even to the point of excessing the maximum permitted tempera-
tures! Increased temperatures may cause ignition of inflammable substances be-
ing eventually inside the pump.
• If there is a danger of the formation of deposits in the pump chamber (check inlet
and outlet of the pump), inspect the pump chamber regularly and clean if neces-
sary.
• The pumps are not suitable for pumping dust and have no approval for opera-
tion below ground.
If pumping different substances, it is recommended to purge the pump with air or
inert gas prior to changing the pumped media in order to pump out residues and to
avoid reactions of the pumped substances with each other and with the pump ma-
terials.
Take into consideration interactions and chemical reactions of the pumped
media. Ensure that the materials of the wetted parts are compatible with the pumped
substances, see section ”Technical data”.
Safety during operation
➨ Adopt suitable measures to prevent the release of dangerous, toxic, explosive,
corrosive, noxious or polluting fluids, vapours and gases. In case install an ap-
propriate collecting and disposal system and take protective action for pump and
environment.
➨ If the equipment is used in combination with hazardous materials (e. g. in med-
ical-microbiological laboratories) check all relevant safety and health require-
ments and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use if nec-
essary.
➨ Prevent any part of the human body from coming in contact with the vacuum.
➨ Use appropriate safety work materials and methods if necessary, e. g. steam
sterilization, sterilization indicators or germicides. Notes concerning the steriliza-
tion of wetted parts (see ”Technical data”) see section ”Cleaning and decontami-
nating”. It is the user´s responsibility to ensure effective sterilization.
➨ The user must take suitable precautions to prevent any formation of explosive
mixtures in the expansion chamber or in the housing. In case of e.g. a diaphragm
crack, mechanically generated sparks, hot surfaces or static electricity may ignite
these mixtures. Use inert gas for venting if necessary.
➨ Potentially explosive mixtures at the outlet of the pump have to be drained ap-
propriately, sucked off or diluted with inert gas to non-explosive mixtures.
☞ Pay attention to the symbol ”hot surfaces” on the equipment. Adopt suitable
measures to prevent any danger arising from hot surfaces. Allow pump to cool
down before starting maintenance.
NOTICE