OHAUS AS20, Instruction Manual

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EN-2 AS20 Compact Stirrer
1. INTRODUCTION
This manual contains installation, operation and maintenance instructions for AS20
compact stirrer. Please read it completely before installation and operation.
1.1. Safety precautions
Definition of Signal Warnings and Symbols
Safety notes are marked with signal words and warning symbols. These show safety
issues and warnings. Ignoring the safety notes may lead to personal injury, damage to
the instrument, malfunctions and false results.
WARNING For a hazardous situation with medium risk, possibly resulting in severe
injuries or death if not avoided.
CAUTION For a hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in damage to the device
or the property or in loss of data, or minor or medium injuries if not
avoided.
ATTENTION For important information about the product. May lead to equipment
damage if not avoided.
NOTE For useful information about the product.
Warning Symbols
General hazard Explosion hazard
Safety Precautions
CAUTION: Read all safety warnings before installing, making connections, or
servicing this equipment. Failure to comply with these warnings could result
in personal injury and/or property damage. Retain all instructions for future
reference.
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Operate the equipment only under ambient conditions specified in these
instructions.
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The equipment is for indoor use only.
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Do not operate the equipment in wet, hazardous or unstable
environments.
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Do not allow liquids to enter the equipment.
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Use only approved accessories and peripherals.
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Spills should be removed promptly.
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Alkalis spills, hydrofluoric acid or phosphoric acid spills may damage the
unit and lead to the unit failure.
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Do not immerse the unit for cleaning.
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Do not operate the unit if it shows signs of electrical or mechanical
damage.
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Place the stirrer on a flat, clean, non-slip workbench, and the non-slip feet
at the bottom must be clean and undamaged.