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Safety Precautions
WARNING:
READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING AND
OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
 Installation location and area must conform to requirements set by National Electric Code
Class 1, Division 1, Group D for hazardous locations.
 Follow National Fire Protection Association guidelines for control of static electricity (NFPA
77, Recommended Practice on Static Electricity). This applies to the installation area,
equipment, personnel, and all transfer and receiving containers.
 Ventilate all vapors from the processing area and distillation equipment according to National
Fire Protection Association guidelines (NFPA 91, Standard for the Installation of Blower and
Exhaust Systems for Dust, Stock, and Vapor Removal or Conveying).
 Follow the National Fire Protection Association recommendations for safe storage and use of
flammable and combustible liquids (NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code).
 Electrical wiring should be performed by a qualified electrician and must conform to National
Electric Code Class 1, Division 1, Group D requirements for explosionproof equipment. Use
only electricals labeled explosionproof (boxes, receptacles, hard conduit, etc.) for the
installation and in the area.
 Obtain approval of the installation area and installation from your insurance and/or fire
inspector.
 Remove any ignition sources from the area such as flames (cigarettes, torches, furnace), or
sparks (grinders, non-explosionproof electrical switches and outlets, etc.).
 Verify proper water flow before operation to prevent accumulation of hazardous vapors.
 Wear proper eye and skin protection and an approved respirator when handling solvents and
working with this equipment.
 Never process reactive solvents or materials such as gasoline, ethers, nitrocellulose, etc.
 Never work on or with this equipment while it is hot. Never open a hot Still. Allow a minimum
of two hours or more cool-down time.