Heidolph Hei-VAP Advantage - Manual (Page 13)

Basic safety instructions
Hei-VAP Value, Hei-VAP Advantage
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2 Basic safety instructions
The rotary evaporator is constructed according to current state of the art methods and
accepted safety regulations. However, risks still exist during the installation, operation
and maintenance of the product.
 Observe safety instructions and warnings.
The basic safety instructions in this chapter are supplemented in the following chapters
of the operating instructions by concrete warnings. These warnings will precisely explain
how you must conduct yourself to protect yourself, other persons and objects from inju-
ries or damages.
These instructions are for the following evaporator models, the Hei-VAP Value and Hei-
VAP Advantage rotary evaporator.
 Always keep the instructions available.
 Pass the instructions on to subsequent owners.
2.1 General Safety Instructions
The rotary evaporator may only be used
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in an operational condition consistent with full functionality of equipment,
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for the intended use described in section 2.2,
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if the operator has the required safety protection and awareness to hazards,
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if the instructions of these operating instructions are observed.
Malfunctions, especially those that may affect safety, must be repaired immediately!
2.2 Intended use
Hei-VAP Value and Hei-VAP Advantage are rotary evaporators for:
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distillation or evaporation of solvents
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purification of chemicals, substances, mixtures and preparations
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processing reaction batches
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drying of powder
 If the equipment is used in corrosive atmospheres, the service life of the equipment
will decrease based on concentration, volumes, and frequency of exposures to these
corrosive materials, for example concentrated Hydrochloric Acid (HCl).
Any other or additional use is considered not to be in accordance with its designated
use.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from this action.
The operator alone carries the responsibility to comply with the intended use outlined
above. Observing these instructions and all references, especially safety instructions, as
well as the adherence to inspection and maintenance requirements (see chapter 9.1) are
a part of the designated use of Hei-VAP rotary evaporator.
2.3 Improper Use
 Applying excess pressure to the equipment is not permitted and can result in explo-
sion of the system.
 Do not use the equipment in explosion-prone areas based on local ordinance and
compliance of general laboratory equipment. The equipment is not protected against
explosions in excessively volatile and poorly ventilated environments.
Basic safety in-
structions
General Safety
Instructions
Intended use
Improper Use