Chapter 3: Getting StartedProduct Service 816-333-8811 or 1-800-522-7658 11With prudent maintenance the freeze dry system will provide years ofservice. Warranty on the affected parts will be voided if maintenance hasbeen obviously neglected. If you have questions about using specificcompounds in the freeze dry system, contact Labconco Technical Service at1-800-821-5525 or 816-333-8811 or e-mail: labconco@labconco.com.Solvent Safety PrecautionsSolvents used in the freeze dry system may be flammable orhazardous to your health. Use extreme caution and keepsources of ignition away from the solvents. When usingflammable or hazardous solvents, the vacuum pump must bevented to a fume hood.Hazardous materials such as strong acids or bases, radioactivesubstances and volatile organics must be handled carefully andpromptly cleaned up if spilled. If a sample is spilled in thecollector chamber it must immediately be cleaned up per MSDSprocedures or damage to the equipment or injury may occur.NOTE: Various Federal, State or local regulations may govern the disposalof substances used in connection with this equipment. All users of thisequipment are urged to become familiar with any regulations that apply in theuser’s area concerning the dumping of waste materials in or upon water, landor air and to comply with such regulations.