Lauda Viscotemp 15 G, Operation Manual

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2 General remarks
2.1 Description of the device
This device is a laboratory thermostat. It is obtainable as:

Immersion thermostat (optionally with cooling coil), which is used for heating (and optionally for cooling) liq-
uids in existing vessels.

Heating bath and circulation thermostat, designated in the following as a heating thermostat, which is used for
heating liquids.

Heating bath and circulation thermostat (a cooling/heating thermostat), also designated in the following as a
"cooling thermostat", which is used for cooling and heating liquids.
2.2 Intended application
This LAUDA thermostat is manufactured exclusively for cooling/heating liquid baths. In the case of the immersion
thermostat the baths used must have methods of secure mounting.

The device may only be put into operation in suitable interior rooms.

Operation up to a height of 2000 m above sea level is admissible.
The devices must only be operated as intended and under the conditions stated in these operating instructions. Any
other operating mode is not regarded as used as intended.
The thermostat may only be operated with the following heat transfer liquids:

Aqua 90
 Kryo 20
 Kryo 30

Kryo 51
 Therm 160
 Therm 180

Therm 250
 Decalcified water
Take into account the properties of the heat transfer liquids. (
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6.4)
2.3 Use other than that intended
The device must not be used:

in areas subject to explosion hazards

when sited outdoors

with combustible or highly flammable gases

for heating or cooling foodstuffs.
2.4 Responsibility of the operating body - safety information
The operating body is responsible for the qualifications of the operating personnel.
 The thermostat must only be configured, installed, maintained and repaired by specialist personnel.
 Persons operating the device must be instructed in their work by a specialist.

Make sure that specialist personnel and operators have read and understood the operating instructions.
 The device must be used as intended (

2.2).