Rotary Evaporator RC 900 Safety
Translation of original Operating Instructions, Englis , KNF 126291-126293 11/14 7
3. Safety
T e rotary evaporator is constructed according to generally recog-
nised rules of tec nology and in accordance wit pertinent occupa-
tional safety and accident prevention regulations. Nevert eless,
potential dangers during use can result in injuries to t e user or
ot ers, or in damage to t e rotary evaporator or ot er property.
Use t e rotary evaporator only in a tec nically flawless condition, in
accordance wit its intended use, wit awareness of safety and
potential azards, and in observance of t e Operating Instructions.
Ensure t at only trained and instructed personnel or specially
trained laboratory personnel work on t e rotary evaporator. T is
applies also to assembly, connection and servicing work.
Make sure t at t e personnel as read and understood t e Operat-
ing Instructions, and in particular t e "Safety" c apter.
Ensure ad erence to all pertinent accident prevention and safety
regulations w en working on and operating t e rotary evaporator.
T e protective clot ing required for safety in t e laboratory must be
worn, i.e. protective glasses, gloves, etc.
Ensure t at personnel c eck before eac use of t e rotary evapo-
rator t at t ey ave t e and terminal associated wit t e rotary
evaporator. T e rotary evaporator is equipped wit a paging func-
tion for t is purpose (see Paging , page 40).
Safety regulations for andling initial substances and t ose t at are
produced in t e process must be observed. T is applies equally to
t e eating and cooling media.
Be aware t at t e rotary evaporator is not designed to be explo-
sion-proof.
Ensure t at t e distillation residue is not explosive.
Make sure t at t e temperature of t e medium is always sufficient-
ly below its ignition temperature in order to avoid ignition or explo-
sion. T is also applies to unusual operating situations.
Consider any external sources of energy, suc as sources of
radiation, t at could additionally eat t e medium.
In case of doubt, consult KNF customer service.
Proper andling of t e initial and resulting substances / eating
and cooling media must be ensured.
Manufacturer regulations must be observed w en disposing of t e
eating and cooling media. Be aware t at t e eating and cooling
media may become contaminated.
Personnel
Working in a
safety-conscious manner
Using t e rig t
and terminal
for t e rotary evaporator
Handling
dangerous media
Handling flammable
media
