OHAUS MB120, Instruction Manual

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MB120 EN-3
Warning Symbols
General hazard Electrical shock
Hot surface
Inflammable or
explosive substance
Toxic substance Acid / Corrosion
2.2 Product Specific Safety Notes
General Safety Information
Your instrument meets the state of the art technology and complies with all recognized
safety rules, however, certain hazards may arise in extraneous circumstances. Do not open
the housing of the instrument: It does not contain any parts which can be maintained,
repaired or replaced by the user. If you ever have problems with your instrument, contact
your authorized OHAUS dealer or service representative.
Always operate and use your instrument only in accordance with the instructions contained
in this manual. The instructions for setting up your new instrument must be strictly observed.
If the instrument is not used according to these Operating Instructions, protection of
the instrument may be impaired and OHAUS assumes no liability.
Intended Use
Your Moisture Analyzer is used for determining the moisture in samples. Use the instrument
exclusively for this purposes. Any other type of use and operation beyond the limits of
technical specifications without written consent from OHAUS, is considered as not intended.
Moisture determination applications must be optimized and validated by the user according
to local regulations. Application-specific data provided by OHAUS is intended for guidance
only.
It is not permitted to use the instrument in explosive atmosphere of gases, steam,
fog, dust and flammable dust (hazardous environments).
Staff Safety
The Moisture Analyzer may be operated only by trained personnel who are familiar with the
properties of the samples used and with the handling of the instrument.
In order to use the instrument, you must have read and understood the operating
instructions. Keep the operating instructions for further reference.
Never make any modifications to the instrument and use only original spare parts and
optional equipment from OHAUS.
Protective Clothing
It is advisable to wear protective clothing in the laboratory when working with the instrument.
A lab coat should be worn.
A suitable eye protection such as goggles should be worn.