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› Avoid the formation of dangerous reactions / gases in the Aspirator, especially in the collection bottle.
DANGER
If this is impossible, dispose of dangerous gases at the outlet of the pump appropriately.
› Adopt suitable measures to prevent the release of dangerous, toxic, explosive, corrosive, noxious or polluting
fluids, vapors and gases. In such cases, install an appropriate collecting and disposal system and take protective
action for pump and environment.
› If the equipment is used in combination with hazardous materials (e.g., in medical-microbiological laboratories)
check all relevant safety and health requirements and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to
use if necessary.
› Use appropriate safety work materials and methods if necessary, e.g., steam sterilization, sterilization indicators or
germicides. For notes concerning the sterilization of wetted parts, see the "Technical Data" section and "Cleaning
and decontaminating". It is the user's responsibility to ensure effective sterilization.
› Never operate a defective or damaged device.
› The user must take suitable precautions to prevent any formation of explosive mixtures in the expansion chamber
or in the housing. In case of a diaphragm crack, for example, mechanically generated sparks, hot surfaces or static
electricity may ignite these mixtures. Use inert gas for venting if necessary.
› Potentially explosive mixtures at the outlet of the pump have to be drained appropriately, evacuated, or diluted
with inert gas to non-explosive mixtures.
› Check the collection bottle regularly for cracks. Never use a collection bottle with cracks nor expose it to vacuum.
WARNING
› U se the system only in combination with the integrated hydrophobic filter (sterilizable) to protect pump and
environment (people).
› Comply with applicable regulations when disposing of chemicals. Take into consideration that chemicals may be
polluted. Take adequate precautions to protect people from the effects of dangerous substances (chemicals,
thermal decomposition products of fluoroelastomers), wear appropriate safety-clothing and safety glasses.
Use only Starlab spare parts and accessories; otherwise safety and performance of the equipment as well as the
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electromagnetic compatibility of the equipment might be reduced. The CE mark (see rating plate) may become
void if original equipment manufacturer parts are not used.
› In case of leaks in the manifold, aspirated substances might be released into the environment. Comply especially
with notes on operation and use and maintenance.
Due to the residual leak rate of the equipment, there may be an exchange of gas, albeit extremely slight, between
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the environment and the vacuum system. Adopt suitable measures to prevent contamination of the pumped
substances or the environment.
Maximum liquid level in collection bottle: approx. 80 %, depending on the application. (When working with low boi-
NOTICE
ling liquids, or liquids that tend to foam, the maximum liquid level might be reduced).
Ensure that, in case of failure, the system will always return to a safe status. Provide appropriate protective measures
(i.e. precautions which allow for the requirements of the respective application) even for the case of failure and
malfunction. When operating the pump, the loss of pumping or venting must not lead to a critically dangerous situation
under any circumstances.
Electronic equipment is never 100 % fail-safe. This may lead to an indefinite status of the equipment. Failure of the
pumping unit (e.g., by power failure) or connected components, or change of parameters must not lead to a critically
dangerous situation under any circumstances. In case of diaphragm cracks or leaks in the manifold, pumped substances
might be released into the environment or into the pump housing. Comply especially with notes on operation and use
and maintenance.
› Pay attention to the safety symbol "hot surfaces" on the equipment. Depending on operation conditions and
ambient conditions dangers due to hot surfaces may arise. Hot parts may cause burns if touched. Adopt suitable
measures to prevent any danger arising from hot surfaces. Ensure that hot surfaces of the pump do not cause
burns. Provide a suitable contact guard if necessary.
In case of overload, the motor is shut down by a self-hold thermal cutout in the winding. Attention: Manual reset is
necessary. Switch off the pump or isolate the equipment from power supply. Identify and eliminate the cause of failure.
Wait approx. five minutes before restarting the pump.
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