VACUUBRAND MZ 2S NT - Manual (Page 18)

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Drain appropriately or otherwise remove any poten-
tially explosive mixtures at the outlet of the pump, or
dilute them to non-explosive concentrations.
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Never operate this pump if it has a damaged cord or
plug.
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If the pump is not working properly, has been dropped
or has fallen into water, contact your pump service pro-
vider.
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Prevent any part of the human body from coming into
contact with vacuum.
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If there is an exhaust isolation valve, make sure that you
cannot operate the equipment with the valve closed to
avoid a risk of bursting!
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Always provide a free and pressureless exhaust outlet
to avoid damage to pump valves and risk of bursting.
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Comply with applicable regulations when disposing of
chemicals. Take into consideration that chemicals may
be contaminated. Take adequate precautions to pro-
tect people from the effects of dangerous substances
(chemicals, thermal decomposition products of fluoro-
elastomers). Use appropriate protective clothing and
safety goggles.
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Interruption of the pump (e.g., due to power failure),
failure of connected components or of parts of the sup-
ply, or change in parameters must not be allowed to
lead to dangerous conditions. In case of a diaphragm
failure or in case of a leak in the manifold, pumped
substances might be released into the environment or
into the pump housing or motor.
Comply with all notes regarding proper use of the
pumps, as well as operation and maintenance guid-
ance.
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The residual leak rate of the equipment might render
possible an exchange of gas, albeit extremely slight,