IKA G-L, Manual

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EU Declaration of conformity
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product corresponds to the directives 2014/35/EU,
2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU and conforms with the following standards or normative
documents: EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-020, EN 60529, EN 61326-1 and EN ISO 12100�
A copy of the complete EU Declaration of conformity can be requested at sales@ika�com�
Source language: German
Explication of warning symbols
/// Warning symbols
Indicates an (extremely) hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will
result in death, serious injury�
Danger!
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can result in
death, serious injury�
Warning!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can
result in injury�
Caution!
!
Indicates practices which, if not avoided, can result in equipment damage�
Notice!
/// General Symbols
Position number
A–––
Correct/Result
Shows the correct execution or the result of an action step�
Wrong
Shows the incorrect execution of an action step�
Note
Displays action steps that require particular attention to detail�
Beep
Shows action steps where audible beeps can be heard�
!
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 and safety and accident
prevention regulations�
› The device must only be used in a technically perfect condition�
Caution!
› Wear your personal protective equipment in accordance with the hazard category of the
medium to be processed, there is a risk of:
- splashing of liquids
- body parts, hair, clothing and jewellery getting caught�
!
Notice!
› Pay attention to the marked sites in Fig� 1�
/// Device setup
Caution!
› The power switch of the device must be accessed immediately, directly and without risk at
any time� If access to the power switch cannot be ensured, an additional emergency stop
switch that can be easily accessed must be installed in the work area�
!
Notice!
› Set up the device in a spacious area on an even, stable, clean, non-slip, dry and fireproof surface�
› Make sure that the ventilation slits are not blocked at bottom and rear side of the device�
› Always load the rotors symmetrically and ensure that no impermissible imbalances arise
during centrifuging�
/// Working with the device
Danger!
› Do not use the device in explosive atmospheres, it is not EX-protected�
› With substances capable of forming an explosive mixture, appropriate safety measures must
be applied, e�g� working under a fume hood�
› To avoid body injury and property damage, observe the relevant safety and accident preven-
tion measures when processing hazardous materials�
› The device must be operated on a flat surface and must not be moved during operation�