Ratek OM1 Compact Orbital Shaker – User Manual
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Preparation & Installation
The Compact Orbital Shaker should be installed and operated in strict accordance with the following instructions.
CAUTION
Be careful when lifting and observe your local operational health and safety requirements for lifting before unpacking the carton.
Unpacking and Installing
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Carefully remove all packaging material from the Compact Orbital Shaker, as well as the User Manual and any other supplied
accessories.
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Carefully inspect the Compact Orbital Shaker, mains power lead and all packaging for any signs of damage. If any signs of
damage are present,
do not
install or operate the equipment. Contact the supplier of your equipment if you have a received
a damaged product.
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Place the Compact Orbital Shaker in an upright position as per Figure 1 on a strong, even, flat, smooth surface.
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Ensure that there is a minimum unobstructed distance of 100 millimetres between the left, right and rear panels of the
Compact Orbital Shaker and any other object or wall.
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Ensure that there is a suitable mains power supply outlet within reach of the supplied mains power lead without placing any
strain whatsoever on the lead or plug. The Compact Orbital Shaker should not be plugged into any double-adapter, power
board, or power point splitter of any kind but instead directly into a correctly earthed wall mounted power socket.
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Ensure that there is a minimum unobstructed distance of 500 millimetres in front of the Compact Orbital Shaker to allow
adequate room for the user to maintain a safe operating distance of 300 millimetres.
CAUTION
The Compact Orbital Shaker is designed for the purpose of agitating vessels containing liquids.
The contents of these vessels is the sole responsibility of the user or operator, and the use of corrosive, flammable,
combustible, hazardous, environmentally unsafe or otherwise dangerous materials within the container is done so at the risk
and liability of the user or operator.
ALWAYS
be 100% sure of the contents of your containers, the expected behavior once agitated and the applicable safety
measures that should be employed when handling such substances.
ALWAYS
ensure your containers are firmly sealed and there is no chance of the sample leaking onto the Orbital Shaker or
coming into contact with the Operator.
