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The moisture analyser operates using heat!
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Maintain sufficient space in the environment of the instrument to
prevent heat build-up (distance from the instrument 20cm,
upwards 1m).
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The heat extractor of the sample must never be covered, blocked,
taped up or altered in any other way.
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Never place combustible materials on, under or next to the
instrument, as the environment of the instrument heats up to a
high temperature.
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Careful when removing the sample. The sample itself, the sample
dish and the heating unit may be very hot.
Fire or explosion
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Explosive, easily flammable samples and samples that go into a
chemical reaction when subjected to heat, may not be analysed
with the moisture analyser.
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If in doubt, conduct a risk analysis.
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Select a drying temperature for samples of this kind that is low
enough to prevent ignition or explosion.
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Wear safety goggles.
Substances that contain toxic or corrosive ingredients,
produce toxic gases when drying, cause irritation (eyes, skin,
airways), induce nausea or result in death
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Sample materials emitting toxic substances must be dried with a
special extraction system in place. Create an environment that
prevents the inhalation of vapours hazardous to health.
Substances that liberate corrosive gases when heated up (such as
acids)
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In that case, work with smaller sample amounts as the liberated
gases may condense on cooler casing parts and later cause
corrosion.
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