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Safety instructions
General information:
• Read the operating instructions completely before
starting up and follow the safety instructions�
• Keep the operating instructions in a place where it can be
accessed by everyone�
• Ensure that only trained staff work with the device�
• Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational
health, safety and accident prevention regulations�
• Set up the device in a spacious area on an even, stable,
clean, non-slip, dry and fireproof surface�
• Do not operate the device in explosive atmospheres,
with
hazardous substances�
• Protect the device and accessories from bumping and impacting�
• Check the device and accessories for damage before each
use� Do not use damaged components�
• Safe operation is only guaranteed with the accessories described in the ”Accessories” section�
• The device must only be operated with the original mains
cord�
• The socket for the mains cord must be easily accessible�
• Socket must be earthed (protective ground contact)�
• The voltage stated on the type plate must correspond to
the mains voltage�
•
The device can only be disconnected from the mains supply
by pulling out the mains plug or the connector plug�
• Disconnect the mains plug before attaching or changing
any accessories�
• Disconnect the mains plug before cleaning, maintenance
or moving the device�
• The device must only be opened by trained specialists,
even during repair� The device must be unplugged from
the power supply before opening� Live parts inside the
device may still be live for some time after unplugging
from the power supply�
Coverings or parts that can be removed from the device must be put
back on the device again to ensure
safe operation, for example to keep foreign objects and
liquids, etc� from getting into the device�
• The device must only be used as prescribed and as described in the operating instructions� This includes operation by instructed specialist personnel�
• When using critical or hazardous materials in your processes, IKA® recommends to use additional appropriate
measures to ensure safety in the experiment� For example,
users can implement measures that inhibit fire or explosions or comprehensive monitoring equipment�
• Process pathogenic material only in closed vessels under a
suitable fume hood� Please contact IKA® application support if you have any question�
If the mains switch is not within
reach when device is operating, an
EMERGENCY STOP switch that
can be easily accessed must be installed in the work area�
• A laboratory circulator heats/refrigerates and circulates fluid according to specified parameters� This involves hazards
due to high temperatures, fire and general hazards due to
the device of electrical energy� The user safety can not be
ensured simply with design requirements on the part of
the device� Further hazard sources may arise due to the
type of tempering fluid, e�g� by exceeding or undercutting
certain temperature thresholds or by the breakage of the
container and reaction with the carrier fluid� It is not possible to consider all eventualities� They remain largely subject to the judgment and responsibility of the operator� For
this reason, it may become necessary for user to take other
precautionary safety measures�
• Insucient ventilation may result in the formation of explosive mixtures� Only use the device in well ventilated
areas�
The safety circuit (safe temperature)
must be adjusted so that the maxi-
mum permissible temperature cannot be exceeded even in the event of a fault� Check the
safe temperature circuit on a regular basis (see section
"Setting the safety temperature")�
• When device is used for external circulation, extra precaution must be taken for hot/cold liquid leakage due to
damaged hose�
- Use suitable hoses for connection�
- Secure hoses and tubes against slippage and avoid kinks�
- Check hoses, tubes and bath at regular intervals for possible material fatigue (cracks/leaks)�
• Mains cable should not get in contact with hot parts and
fluids�
Do not start up the device if:
- It is damaged or leaking
- Cable (not only mains cable) is
damaged�
• Be careful when filling a hot bath�
At high operating temperature, the
temperature of housing parts, surfaces and tubes can exceed 70 ° C�
It is dangerous to touch the heater�
The temperature of the heater can
be very high�
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