General Safety - Micromeritics ACCUPYC II 1345 Series Installation Instructions And Checklist

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Do not modify this instrument without the authorization of a Micromeritics service per-
sonnel.
Any piece of laboratory equipment can become dangerous to personnel when improperly operated
or poorly maintained. All employees operating and maintaining Micromeritics instruments should be
familiar with its operation and should be thoroughly trained and instructed on safety.
Read the manual for any special operational instructions for the instrument.
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Know how the instrument functions and understand the operating processes.
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Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment when operating this instrument
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— such as eye protection, lab coat, protective gloves, etc.
When lifting or relocating the instrument, use proper lifting and transporting devices
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for heavy instruments. Ensure that sufficient personnel are available to assist in mov-
ing the instrument. The AccuPyc 1345 weighs approximately 7.9 - 26 kg (17 - 51 lb)
depending on configuration.
Always pay attention to the safety instructions provided on each label affixed to the
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instrument and do not alter or remove the labels. When inspecting the instrument,
ensure that the safety labels have not become worn or damaged.
The AccuPyc 1345 sound level is below 80 dBA. Hearing protection is optional.
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Proper maintenance is critical to personnel safety and smooth instrument operation
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and performance. Instruments require regular maintenance to help promote safety,
provide an optimum end test result and to prevent costly down time. Failure to prac-
tice proper maintenance procedures can lead to unsafe conditions and shorten the life
of the instrument.
Improper handling, disposing of, or transporting potentially hazardous materials can
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cause serious bodily harm or damage the instrument. Always refer to the MSDS
when handling hazardous materials. Safe operation and handling of the instrument,
supplies, and accessories is the responsibility of the operator.
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The AccuPyc II 1345 Series Pycnometers are fast, fully automatic pycnometers that provide high-
speed, high-precision volume measurements and true density calculations on a wide variety of
powders, solids, and slurries. After analyses are started with a few keystrokes, data are collected,
calculations are performed, and results displayed. A minimal amount of operator attention is
required.
AccuPyc II 1345 Installation Instructions and Checklist
134-42875-02 (Rev A) — Jan 2021

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