Chemical And Biological Safety; Flammable Liquids - Xylem SI Analytics ViscoClock plus Operating Manual

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Do not pump the sample liquid into the measuring sphere using the manual pump after
pressing the start key! Sample liquid will enter the unit via the ventilation tube. This results in damage
to the unit!

Chemical and biological safety

1.5.2
The device is not intended for use with potentially biohazardous substances.
The relevant regulations regarding the handling of the substances used have to be observed:
The Decree on Hazardous Matters, the Chemicals Act, and the rules and information of the chemicals
trade. On the part of the user it has to be ensured that the persons entrusted with the use of the unit are
experts in the handling of substances used in the devices or that they are supervised by specialized
persons, respectively.
When using biohazardous substances, the regulations for handling the substances used must be
observed. In such cases, the use is the sole responsibility of the user.
For all work with chemicals: Always wear protective glasses! Please observe the memorandums of
the employer's liability insurance associations and the safety data sheets of the manufacturers.
Dispose of all used solutions in accordance with national regulations and laws. Select the type of
protective equipment according to the concentration and quantity of the hazardous substance at the
respective workplace.

Flammable liquids

1.5.3
When handling flammable liquids, make sure that there is no naked flame in the vicinity of the equipment.
Adequate ventilation must be provided. Only small quantities of flammable liquids should be kept in the
workplace.
When working with liquids that do not correspond to common reagents, particular attention must be
paid to the chemical resistance of the materials of the devices (see.  1.3 Technical Specifications).