Heidolph Hei-CHILL 3000, Operating Manual

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Safety Instructions
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Operating company’s obligations
Installation site
▪ The device must be installed in a suitable location.
▪ The device must be installed on a firm and stable surface.
▪ Ensure that the device and all of its components and connections are easily accessible
at all times.
▪ All vents of the device must have a minimum distance of 50 cm (20 inches) to walls
or vertical surfaces, so air flow is not restricted.
▪ It is not permitted to place or store any objects such as accessories, tools or
chemicals within this clearance area during operation.
▪ All screw connections must be securely tightened.
▪ It is not permitted to operate the device near highly flammable or explosive substances.
▪ Only operate the device (depending on the substances being used) in conjunction
with an extractor hood (see DIN EN 14175 and DIN 12924).
▪ The device is designed for indoor use only and under the following ambient condi-
tions:
Ambient temperature 5 - 31 °C at 80 % relative humidity
32 - 40 °C decreasing linearly to a
maximum 50 % relative humidity
Installation altitude 0 - 2,000 m above sea level
Contamination level 2
Overvoltage category II
Permissible supply
deviations
± 10 %
▪ If the device is operated in corrosive atmospheres, the service life of the device will
decrease based on the concentration, duration and frequency of the exposure to the
corrosive atmosphere e.g. concentrated hydrochloric acid (HCl).
Modifications to the device
▪ It is not permitted to make any unauthorised modifications or changes to the device.
▪ Do not attach or install any parts that have not been approved by the manufacturer.
▪ Unauthorized modifications or changes will void the EC Declaration of Conformity for
the device and operation of the device will no longer be permitted.
▪ The manufacturer is not liable for any damage, dangers or injuries that result from
unauthorized modifications and changes or due to the non-observance of the instruc -
tions in this manual.
Safety of personnel
➜ Ensure that the device is only operated by qualified specialist personnel and trained
employees.
➜ Observe the following instructions to avoid any personal injuries and property damage:
- Laboratory regulations
- Accident prevention regulations
- Hazardous Substance Act
- Other generally accepted occupational health and safety regulations
- Local regulations