
2 Safety
10 KjelFlex K-360 Operation Manual, Version C
2.5.1 General hazards and safety measures
WARNING
Death or serious injuries by explosive solvent atmosphere.
Operate the system in well ventilated environments only.•
Do not use open flames in explosive environments.•
Avoid eletrostatic and electric spark formation in explosive environments.•
WARNING
Death or serious injuries by strong corrosives.
Observe supplementary data sheets of all used chemicals.•
Handle corrosives in well ventilated environments only.•
Always wear protective goggles.•
Always wear protective gloves.•
2.5.4 Safety elements
The instrument is provided with the following safety elements:
Protective door: Safety appliance to protect users from burns at the splash protector (distillation •
area), which is hot during distillation.
Protective door sensor: Prevents the start of a distillation with the protective door open and stops •
a running distillation and the dosing of reagents immediately when the protective door is opened
during the process.
Sample tube sensor: Prevents the start of a distillation without a sample tube inserted.•
Protective shield (cover) at condenser: Protects the glass parts.•
Service door sensor/switch: Electrical power is disconnected immediately when the service door is •
opened, thus preventing electrical shock during maintenance.
Cooling water flow sensor: Stops a running distillation.•
Optional level sensors for reagent and waste tank: A running distillation is interrupted when the •
tanks are too full or too empty respectively.
Drip tray: Collects overflowing liquids.•
Automatic chemical dosage: Ensures the use of homogeneous liquid amounts.•
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