Safety; Legal Considerations; Structure Of The Safety Instructions; Signal Word Panel - Binder vdl 23 Operating Manual

Dear customer,
For the correct operation of the program controlled vacuum drying oven VDL, it is important that you read
this operating manual completely and carefully and observe all instructions as indicated. Failure to read,
understand and follow the instructions may result in personal injury. It can also lead to damage to the
chamber and/or poor equipment performance.
1.

Safety

This operating manual is part of the components of delivery. Always keep it handy for reference. The
device should only be operated by laboratory personnel especially trained for this purpose, familiar with
all precautionary measures required for working in a laboratory and having a basic knowledge of explo-
sion protection (ATEX training). Observe the national regulations on minimum age of laboratory person-
nel. To avoid injuries and damage observe the safety instructions of the operating manual.
Failure to observe the safety instructions.
Serious injuries and chamber damage.
 Observe the safety instructions in this operating manual.
 Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the VDL vacuum drying oven.
1.1

Legal considerations

This operating manual is for informational purposes only. It contains information for installing, start-up,
operation and maintenance of the product. Note: the contents and the product described are subject to
change without notice.
Understanding and observing the instructions in this operating manual are prerequisites for hazard-free
use and safety during operation and maintenance. In no event shall BINDER be held liable for any dam-
ages, direct or incidental arising out of or related to the use of this manual.
This operating manual cannot cover all conceivable applications. If you would like additional information,
or if special problems arise that are not sufficiently addressed in this manual, please ask your dealer or
contact us directly by phone at the number located on page one of this manual
Furthermore, we emphasize that the contents of this operating manual are not part of an earlier or exist-
ing agreement, description, or legal relationship, nor do they modify such a relationship. All obligations on
the part of BINDER derive from the respective purchase contract, which also contains the entire and ex-
clusively valid statement of warranty administration. The statements in this manual neither augment nor
restrict the contractual warranty provisions.
Have repairs performed only by experts authorized by BINDER. Repaired chambers must comply with
the quality standard specified by BINDER.
1.2

Structure of the safety instructions

In this operating manual, the following safety definitions and symbols indicate dangerous situations fol-
lowing the harmonization of ISO 3864-2 and ANSI Z535.6.

1.2.1 Signal word panel

Depending on the probability of serious consequences, potential dangers are identified with a signal
word, the corresponding safety color, and if appropriate, the safety alert symbol.
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