BUCHI Wet Digester B-440 - Manual (Page 23)

6 Operation
23 B-440 Operation Manual, Version D
6.2.3 Installing the glass hood
Place the glass hood into the two retaining cams and fix it in place by means of the counterpin. Be
careful not to overtighten and crack the glass hood!
Subsequently mount the elbow connector at the outlet of the glass hood and secure it with a clamp.
Now the corrugated hose can be installed. Use hose clamps to secure the hose and check for proper
seating!
Open and close the glass hood to verify proper functionality.
! CAUTION
Risk of minor or moderate cuts when handling damaged glass parts.
Handle glass parts with care s
Visually inspect every glass part before mounting s
Do not operate with damaged parts s
Do not touch cracks or bits of broken glass with bare hands s
NOTE
Due to its corrugated surface the hose can accumulate condensated liquids (e.g. acid) after use.
Always secure the hose with hose clamps! Mind operation instructions in the following sections for
safe handling.
Inform service if the hinge of the glass hood handle does not provide sufficient friction to stabilize the
glasshood when opened!