Heidolph Hei-TORQUE Core, Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety
Work safety
➜ Always use the prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE) such as protective
clothing, safety goggles, protective gloves, safety shoes, etc.
➜ Do not operate any other devices in the immediate vicinity of the device ...
– which can generate electromagnetic fields in the frequency range between
9 × 10
3
Hz to 3 × 10
11
Hz,
– which generate emission or radiation sources in the frequency range
3 × 10
11
Hz to 3 × 10
15
Hz (in the optical spectral range wavelengths from
1,000 μm to 0,1 μm),
– which generate ultrasonic or ionizing waves.
➜ Do not operate the unit when adiabatic compression or shock waves may occur
(pressure wave ignition).
➜ Do not process any substances/materials that could release energy in an uncon-
trolled manner (exothermic reaction, spontaneous ignition).
➜ Only use the stirrer tools approved by the manufacturer.
➜ Route all cables free of kinks and outside the operating and hazardous area.
➜ Avoid excessive pressure on the device display.
➜ Keep the base unit dry during operation.
➜ Ensure adequate safety distance: Do not store objects in the working and
hazardous area of the device during operation.
➜ Operate the device under a closed ventilated fume cupboard when working with
potentially hazardous substances/materials (see EN 14175 and DIN 12924).
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
The operator must determine and provide the necessary PPE, depending on the respec-
tive area of use and substances/materials used.
The evaluation of appropriate measures, their implementation, and instructing the
responsible personnel is the sole responsibility of the operator!
Environmental protection
When processing environmentally hazardous substances, take appropriate measures to
avoid risks to the environment.
The evaluation of corresponding measures such as the marking of a hazardous area,
their implementation, and the training of the responsible personnel is the sole responsi-
bility of the operator!
Biohazard
When processing biohazardous substances, take appropriate measures to prevent
hazards to persons and the environment, including:
➜ Instruction of the personnel regarding the necessary safety measures.
➜ Provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) and instruction of the personnel in
its use.
➜ Marking the device with a biohazard warning symbol.
The evaluation of corresponding measures such as the marking of a hazardous area,
their implementation, and the training of the responsible personnel is the sole responsi-
bility of the operator!