VACUUBRAND BVC 21 - Manual (Page 4)

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carefully the validity of this document with respect to his product. Manual-no.: 999054 / 15/12/2009
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Safety information!
Remove all packing material, remove the product from its packing-box, remove the
protective covers from the inlet and outlet ports and keep them. Inspect the equipment.
If the equipment is damaged, notify the supplier and the carrier in writing within three
days; state the item number of the product together with the order number and the
supplier’s invoice number. Retain all packing material for inspection.
Do not use the equipment if it is damaged.
If the equipment is not used immediately, replace the protective covers. Store the
equipment in suitable conditions.
☞ Read and comply with this manual before installing or operating the equipment.
☞ Transport the pump at the provided handles.
☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ If the equipment is used in combination with hazardous materials (e. g. in
medical-microbiological laboratories) check all relevant safety and health re-
quirements and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to
use if necessary.
☞ For aspiration of liquids connect the system BVC 01 to a suitable vacuum supply.
☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ Before operating the equipment read and comply with the sec-
tion ”Cleaning and decontamination”!
Ensure that the equipment is suitable for the intended application. Use the system only
for aspiration of liquids.
☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ The system is not designated to be used in contact with the human body.
☞ Comply with notes on correct vacuum and electrical connections.
☞ Make sure that the individual components are only connected, combined and oper-
ated according to their design and as indicated in the instructions for use.
Comply with national safety regulations and safety requirements concerning the
use of vacuum and electrical equipment.
☞ Equipment must be connected only to a suitable fused and protected electrical
supply and a suitable earth point. Failure to connect the motor to ground may result
in deadly electrical shock.
☞ The supply cable may be fitted with a moulded European IEC plug or a plug suitable
for your local electrical supply. If the plug has been removed or has to be removed,
the cable will contain wires colour coded as follows: green or green and yellow:
earth; blue or white: neutral; brown or black: live.
☞ Check that mains voltage and current conform with the equipment (see rating
plate):
Pumps with dual-voltage motor (100-120 V / 200-230 V; 50/60 Hz):
☞ The equipment must be connected to a suitable fused and protected electrical
supply and a suitable earth point only, provide slow-blow fuse according to voltage
supply (see ”Technical data”).
☞ Check that the voltage changeover switch is positioned correctly.
Attention: If the pump is switched on with the voltage not correctly selected,
the motor may be damaged!