Section 1 Safety
Personal Protective
Equipment
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The user is responsible for decontamination if hazardous materials
are spilled. Consult the manufacturer regarding decontamination and
or cleaning agents compatibility.
Performance of installation, operation, or maintenance procedures
other than those described in this manual may result in a hazardous
situation and voids the manufacturer's warranty.
The circulator's construction provides protection against the risk
of electrical shock by grounding appropriate metal parts. The
protection will not function unless the power cord is connected to a
properly grounded outlet. It is the user's responsibility to assure a
proper ground connection is provided.
For Sahara baths, and stand-alone immersion circulators, use the
supplied nut and washer to secure the grounding strap to the top of
the metal tank.
Many refrigerants which may be undetectable by human senses
are heavier than air and will replace the oxygen in an enclosed area
causing loss of consciousness. Contact with leaking refrigerant will
cause skin burns. Refer to the bath's nameplate for the refrigerant
used and then the refrigerant's SDS for additional information.
Ensure, that no toxic gases can be generated by the fluid. Flammable
gases can build up over the fluid during usage.
Ensure the fluid is at a safe temperature (~40°C) before handling or
draining.
Never operate damaged or leaking equipment, or with any damaged
cords.
Never operate the circulator or add fluid to the reservoir with panels
removed.
Unless required by the manufacturer of the fluid used, there are no special
personal protective equipment requirements needed to perform normal
operation. Consult their Safety Data Sheet and/or EC Safety Data Sheet..
We do recommend wearing eye protection and gloves.
Training
The user must review and understand all the sections in this manual before
operating the bath.
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