Safety during operation – Labconco VACUUBRAND Diaphragm Pump 7393000 User Manual
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Safety during operation
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Adopt suitable measures to prevent the release of dan-
gerous, toxic, explosive, corrosive, noxious or polluting
fluids, vapors and gases. To prevent any emission of
such substances from the pump outlet, install an ap-
propriate collecting and disposal system and take pro-
tective action for pump and environment.
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You must take suitable precautions to prevent any for-
mation of explosive mixtures in the pump chamber or
at the outlet of the pump. In case, e.g., of a diaphragm
failure, mechanically generated sparks, hot surfaces or
static electricity may ignite these mixtures. Use inert
gas for gas ballast or venting, if necessary.
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Drain appropriately or otherwise remove any potentially
explosive mixtures at the outlet of the pump, or dilute
them with inert gas 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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Never aspirate liquids or dust into the pump.
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Make sure that the exhaust pipeline cannot become
blocked.
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Check the overpressure safety relief device at the ex-
haust waste vapor condenser at appropriate intervals.
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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 fluo-