General Safety

  Do not modify this instrument without the authorization of Micromeritics Service Personnel.
 

If closed-cell silicone foam pipe insulation is used in this instrument, it is REACH non-compliant.

Chemical Abstract Service and numbers:

  • Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4) – CAS 556-67-2
  • Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) – CAS 541-02-6

  • Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6) – CAS 540-97-6

Any piece of laboratory equipment can become dangerous to personnel when improperly operated or poorly maintained. All employees operating and maintaining Micromeritics instruments should be familiar with its operation and should be thoroughly trained and instructed on safety.

  • Read the operator manual for any special operational instructions for the instrument.
  • Know how the instrument functions and understand the operating processes.

 
  • Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment when operating this instrument — such as eye protection, lab coat, protective gloves, etc.

  • When lifting or relocating the instrument, use proper lifting and transporting devices for heavy instruments. Ensure that sufficient personnel are available to assist in moving the instrument. The AutoChem III weighs approximately 87 kg (130 lb) depending on configuration.

  • Always pay attention to the safety instructions provided on each label affixed to the instrument and do not alter or remove the labels. When inspecting the instrument, ensure that the safety labels have not become worn or damaged.
  • The AutoChem III sound level is 75 dBA. Hearing protection is optional.
  • Proper maintenance is critical to personnel safety and smooth instrument operation and performance. Instruments require regular maintenance to help promote safety, provide an optimum end test result, and to prevent costly down time. Failure to practice proper maintenance procedures can lead to unsafe conditions and shorten the life of the instrument.

  • Improper handling, disposing of, or transporting potentially hazardous materials can cause serious bodily harm or damage to the instrument. Always refer to the SDS when handling hazardous materials. Safe operation and handling of the instrument, supplies, and accessories are the responsibility of the operator.

Intended Use

The AutoChem III is a highly automated catalyst characterization system that can perform the following experiments individually or in various sequences:

  • Temperature-Programmed Desorption Analysis (TPD)
  • Temperature-Programmed Reduction Analysis (TPR)
  • Temperature-Programmed Oxidation Analysis (TPO)
  • Temperature-Programmed Surface Reaction (TPSR)
  • Pulse Chemisorption

  • BET Surface Area Analysis

 

The instrument is intended to be operated by trained personnel familiar with the proper operation of the equipment recommended by the manufacturer and as well as relevant hazards involved and prevention methods. Other than what is described in this manual, all use is seen as unintended use and can cause a safety hazard.
  The instrument is intended to be used as per applicable local and national regulations.

Training

It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that all personnel operating or maintaining the equipment participate in training and instruction sessions. All personnel operating, inspecting, servicing, or cleaning this instrument must be properly trained in operation and machine safety before operating this instrument.

Environmentally Friendly Use Period

Hazardous Substances Table
Part Name

Hazardous Substances
Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Hexavalent
Chromium (Cr (VI))		 Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
Cover o o o o o o
Power
Supplies		 o o o o o o
Printed
Circuit Boards		 x o o o o o
Cables, Connectors & Transducers x o o o o o
o Hazardous substance is below the specified limits as described in SJ/T11363-2006.
x Hazardous substance is above the specified limits as described in SJ/T11363-2006.
The Environmentally Friendly Use Period (EFUP) for all enclosed products and their parts are per the symbol shown here unless otherwise marked. Certain parts may have a different EFUP (for example, battery modules) and are marked to reflect such. The Environmentally Friendly Use Period is valid only when the product is operated under the conditions defined in the product manual.

 

Symbols that may appear on the instrument

The following symbols or icons indicate safety precautions and/or supplemental information and may appear on your instrument:

Use extreme caution when working on the instrument where one of these symbols may be displayed. These symbols indicate the part may be hot and cause serious burns.

Use the cotton gloves provided in the accessory kit when handling heated surfaces. These cotton gloves are not intended to protect hands when heated surfaces are above 60 °C.

  When working on an instrument where this symbol is displayed, refer to the corresponding Operator Manual for additional information.
 

When this symbol is displayed, toxic or flammable gases require proper venting of exhaust.

This symbol can also indicate the instrument uses mercury which is an extremely toxic substance. Read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and be aware of the hazards of mercury and know what to do in the event of a spill or an exposure incident.