Mettler Toledo LV12 Instrucciones De Manejo página 8

Staff qualification
Incorrect use of the device or the chemicals used in the analysis can lead to death or injury. The
following experience is needed for operating the device.
Knowledge and experience in working with toxic and caustic substances.
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Knowledge and experience in working with standard laboratory equipment.
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Knowledge and experience in working in accordance with general lab safety rules.
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Responsibilities of the device owner
The device owner is the person that uses the device for commercial use or places the device at the
disposal of his staff. The device owner is responsible for product safety and the safety of staff, user(s)
and third party.
The operator has the following responsibilities:
Know the rules for safety at the workplace that are in effect and enforce them.
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Ensure that only qualified staff uses the device.
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Define the responsibilities for installation, operation, cleaning, troubleshooting and maintenance
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and ensure that the tasks are done.
Train the staff in regular intervals and inform them about dangers.
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Provide the necessary protective gear for the staff.
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Safety notes
The following list provides approximate values of noise emissions (discharge mode, 20 cm):
Settings
General
Small
Medium
Large
Large
Empty: < 70 db(A)
4 Safety Information
WARNING
Risk of hearing impairment due to high noise level!
Depending on the used samples (material and weight), potentially hazardous noise
levels may occur when samples fall down on the outlet chute. A noise level above
80 db(A) may result in serious damage to hearing.
1 If you feed parts where you expect the noise level to be above 80 db(A), perform a
noise measurement. Take the examples below as references.
2 Wear ear protection if the noise level exceeds 80 db(A).
Item Material
Spacer Synthetical
Screw Metal
Screw Metal
Distance holder Metal
Distance holder Metal
Weight Size
0.12 g 10 × 5 mm
0.14 g M2 × 3 mm
0.2 g M2.5 × 5 mm
1.5 g M3 × 10 mm
5.1 g M4 × 20 mm
Value
78 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
79 dB(A)
89 dB(A)
93 dB(A)
Automatic Feeder