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Ratek RSM7DC Rotary Suspension Mixer – User Manual 

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Preparation & Installation 

 
The Rotary Suspension Mixer 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 Rotary Suspension Mixer, as well as the User Manual and any other 
supplied accessories.  
 

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Carefully inspect the Rotary Suspension Mixer, disc, mains power supply 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 Rotary Suspension Mixer in an upright position as per Figure 1 on a strong, even, flat, smooth surface. 

 

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Attach disc to unit and secure with clamp knob. 

  

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Ensure that there is a minimum unobstructed distance of 100 millimetres between the left, right and rear panels of the 
Rotary Suspension Mixer 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 supply without placing 
any strain whatsoever on the lead or plug. The Rotary Suspension Mixer should not be plugged into any double-adapter, 
power board, or power point splitter of any kind but instead directly into a wall mounted power socket. 

 

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Ensure that there is a minimum unobstructed distance of 500 millimetres in front of the Rotary Suspension Mixer to allow 
adequate room for the user to maintain a safe operating distance of 300 millimetres. 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION 

The Rotary Suspensions Mixer 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 Rotary Suspension 

Mixer or coming into contact with the Operator.

 

 

Summary of Contents for RSM7DC

Page 1: ...5 06 2015 English www ratek com au 60 Wadhurst Dve Boronia Victoria 3155 Australia P 613 9887 2161 F 613 9887 2163 E sales ratek com au All Rights Reserved Made in Australia User Manual printed in Aus...

Page 2: ...roduct to ensure it has not been damaged in transit Any damage should be reported immediately to the responsible carrier If the product is damaged in any way re pack the product into the supplied pack...

Page 3: ...PERATOR RESPONSIBILITY SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 4 4 4 4 Conditions of Operation 4 Safety Labels And Markings 5 OPERATING PROCEDURES 6 6 6 6 Identification of Controls Functions 6 Safety Warnings 7 Safety...

Page 4: ...e consisting of a power switch and a mixing speed control knob These controls allow the operator to set a required agitation speed The Rotary Suspension Mixer should be operated strictly in accordance...

Page 5: ...ventilated areas The unit is not intended for use in explosive atmospheres or in confined spaces The allowed operating environment must be between 5 Celsius and 40 Celsius ambient air temperature The...

Page 6: ...ainable user safety Identification of Controls Functions Throughout this User Manual the numerical element representing a control or component of the Rotary Suspension Mixer will be used to identify i...

Page 7: ...lity as well as providing some protection against lightning strikes The equipment should be operated on a good reliable supply of power at all times Note The Rotary Suspension Mixer should not be oper...

Page 8: ...ct or wall Ensure that there is a suitable mains power supply outlet within reach of the supplied mains power supply without placing any strain whatsoever on the lead or plug The Rotary Suspension Mix...

Page 9: ...e If you are unsure about the rating of your power supply consult your workplace administrator or electrical maintenance staff to determine if your power supply is suitable for use with this product b...

Page 10: ...d may be adjusted as desired Once desired mixing has been achieved turn the speed dial anti clockwise to slow the disc Remove the tubes or bottles once mixing is complete If the mixer is no longer bei...

Page 11: ...e substances that may compromise the integrity or function of electrical insulation electrical components or other components Ratek are consulted prior to decontamination or cleaning being undertaken...

Page 12: ...r a table of factory fitted warning labels If any labels are missing illegible or otherwise not functional contact your supplier to obtain new replacement labels before operating the equipment Ensure...

Page 13: ...o 50 relative humidity at 40 Celsius MAINS supply voltage fluctuations up to 10 of the nominal voltage Over voltage Category II Pollution Degree 2 Disposal At end of life this equipment should be disp...

Page 14: ...oting The Rotary Suspension Mixer provides a simple to operate user interface when used in conjunction with this User Manual If at any stage you experience abnormal operation anything other than that...

Page 15: ...ent from Ratek Instruments For a period of 12 months from date of purchase service labour and repairs will be carried out at no charge by an approved repairer or Ratek Instruments at the discretion of...

Page 16: ...ferred to a local repair agent for service Clean the unit thoroughly in accordance with this Operating Manual If necessary decontaminate the unit to ensure safety for the service technicians Pack the...

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