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Basic safety instructions
AZURA® Detector UVD 2.1L Instructions, V6831
2.3 Operator responsibility
The operator is any person who operates the device himself or leaves it to
a third party for use and who bears the legal product responsibility for the
protection of the user or third parties during operation.
The obligations of the operator are listed below:
Know and follow the applicable work safety regulations
Identify hazards arising from the working conditions at the place of use
in a risk assessment.
Set up operating instructions for the operation of the device.
Regularly check whether the operating instructions correspond to the
current status of the regulations.
Clearly regulate and specify responsibilities for installation, operation,
troubleshooting, maintenance and cleaning and set clear rules
Ensure that all personnel who work with the device have read and un-
derstood these operating instructions
Train the personnel who work with the device at regular intervals and
inform them about the dangers.
Provide the necessary safety equipment to the employees working
with the unit (see section below).
2.4 Personal safety equipment
The protective measures required in the laboratory must be observed
and the following protective clothing worn during all work on the device:
Safety glasses with side protection
Protective gloves in accordance with the prevailing ambient conditions
and used solvents (e.g. heat, cold, protection against chemicals)
Lab coat
Personalised protective afety equipment which is specified in the parti-
cular laboratory.
2.5 Safety features on the device
Power switch: Devices of the AZURA® L series may be switched off
using the power switch (toggle switch on the back side of housing) at
any time, this causes no damage to the device. To switch off devices of
the AZURA® S series, remove the plug from the power socket.
Front cover as a splash protection for the user
Leak tray: Devices of the AZURA® L series have a leak tray on the front
side. The leak tray collects leaking solvents and protects components
from potential damage caused by discharging liquid.
For the detectors AZURA® DAD 2.1L, DAD 6.1L und MWD 2.1L, the
lamp switches off automatically when the cover is opened.
