Safety Considerations - Thermo Scientific BF51728 Installation And Operational Manual

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Safety Considerations

DANGER :
Do not modify or use equipment in a manner other than expressly intended.
Modification of equipment other than that for which it is explicitly designed could cause
severe injury or death. Any customer after-market retrofit violates the warranty of the
equipment.
Do not modify or disconnect any safety features provided. Disconnection of the unit
safety features could allow the unit to become overheated and start on fire, causing
personal injury or death, product and property damage.
Do not use components or materials not specifically designed for this equipment.
Failure to comply with this precaution could result in damage to equipment used or the
furnace and may create an overheat situation. Also, do not use anything other than
OEM exact replacement equipment and parts. Not using OEM replacement parts could
cause faulty instrumentation readings, inoperable equipment, or temperature
overshoot. Both situations may cause personal injury or death, product, and property
damage.
Before using, user shall determine the suitability and integrity of the product for the
intended use and that the unit has not been altered in any way. Misapplication may
compromise the safety of the end user or the life of the product.
WARNING : Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per local
protocols.
CAUTION : This product contains refractory ceramic fiber or other refractories which
can result in the following:
May be irritating to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
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May be harmful if inhaled.
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May contain or form cristobalite (crystalline silica) with use at high temperature
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(above 871°C (1599.8°F)) which can cause severe respiratory disease.
Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals. Animal studies to
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date are inconclusive. No human exposure studies with this product have been
reported.
WARNING : This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is
known to the state of California to cause cancer. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING : Before maintaining this equipment, read the applicable SDS (Safety
Data Sheets). SDS is provided with unit.
1100°C Box Furnace