Labconco Refrigerated CentriVap Centrifugal Concentrators 7310041 User Manual
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Chapter 3: Getting Started
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CAUTION: Solvents used in the CentriVap may be flammable or hazardous.
Use extreme caution and keep sources of ignition away from the solvents.
When using flammable or hazardous solvents, both the CentriVap and the
vacuum pump should be operated inside a fume hood.
If a sample is spilled in the chamber it must immediately be cleaned up.
Hazardous materials, such as strong acids or bases, radioactive substances
and volatile organics, must be handled carefully and promptly cleaned up if
spilled.
Do not store flammable or hazardous solvents within 12 inches (300 mm) of
the CentriVap.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The disposal of substances used in connection with
this equipment may be governed by various Federal, State or local
regulations. All users of this equipment are urged to become familiar with
any regulations that apply in the user’s area concerning the dumping of
waste materials in or upon water, land or air and to comply with such
regulations.