Vaporizer And Pyrolysis Section; Pyrolysis Furnace - SCS LABCOTER 2 Operator's Manual

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General Hazards posed by the 2010 include:
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Electric shock
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Thermal burns
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Contact freeze injury by cryogenic apparatus
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Catastrophic loss of vacuum
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are included at the end of this Safety section for user reference only.
Contact your Material Safety Manager for complete updated MSDS sheets. The most up-to-date Parylene
MSDS's are available on the SCS website (www.scscoatings.com) in the technical library.
The Material Safety Data Sheets cover the following topics:
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Parylene C Dimer, D Dimer, and N Dimer
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Edwards Super Grade A Pump Oil
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Ceramic Fiber Heaters
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Micro Liquid Laboratory Cleaner
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Vacuum Grease &Oil
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A-174 Silane
Improper operation or service of this equipment can result in serious injury or death. Read and understand this
manual before installing, operating, or servicing this equipment.
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Think before you act. If you have any doubts regarding how to use this equipment safely, contact the
systems manager for this equipment at the address listed on this manual.
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The 2010 is not intended nor recommended for extended periods of unattended operation.
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Follow normal industrial safety practices with respect to 100-220 volts AC and moving parts.
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Use of this machine for anything but its intended purpose may create a safety hazard and void the
equipment warranty.
1.2

VAPORIZER AND PYROLYSIS SECTION

Under normal operating conditions, the vaporizer and pyrolysis furnace and nearby components are
maintained at high temperatures and are powered from 100-110 volts AC; they can cause burns on contact.
These areas are enclosed within the 2010 cabinet and should not be touched when the machine is powered or
during cool down after a coating cycle.

1.2.1 Pyrolysis Furnace

The pyrolysis furnace is composed of a material called Refractory Ceramic Fiber (RCF). This material
has been classified as a possible carcinogen. This is of primary importance to the producers of the
furnace who face exposures eight hours every work day in the manufacture of products containing RCF.
An occasional exposure would not have the same cumulative effect.
The furnace is rigidized on the surface and therefore much less likely to cause loose floating particles.
The main concern to our customers arises if there is ever a need to remove the furnace. During normal
operation of the equipment, no particles of dust would be developed. If removal is necessary, use safety
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Operator's Manual
SECTION 1 SAFETY
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PDS-2010