Retsch ZM 300, Manual

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Table of Contents
1 Notes on the manual ............................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Disclaimer .......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Copyright............................................................................................................................................ 6
1.3 Explanation of signs and symbols ..................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Explanations of the Safety Instructions ............................................................................................. 7
2 Safety ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Use of the Device for the Intended Purpose ...................................................................................... 9
2.2 Improper use .................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3 Obligations of the operating company ............................................................................................. 10
2.3.1 Provisions .................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3.2 Personnel ..................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3.3 Workstation and device ............................................................................................................... 11
2.3.4 Qualification of personnel ............................................................................................................ 11
2.3.5 Personal protective equipment (PPE) ......................................................................................... 11
2.4 Structural modifications and repairs ................................................................................................ 12
2.5 Safety equipment ............................................................................................................................. 12
2.6 Emergencies .................................................................................................................................... 13
2.6.1 Switching the device off in an emergency ................................................................................... 13
2.6.2 Putting the device back into service following a fault or unexpected interruption ....................... 13
2.7 Preventing risks during normal operation ....................................................................................... 14
2.8 Avoiding damage to property ........................................................................................................... 15
2.9 Confirmation Form for the Managing Operator................................................................................ 16
3 The ZM 300 Ultra Centrifugal Mill ....................................................................................................... 17
3.1 Technical data ................................................................................................................................. 18
3.2 Views of the device .......................................................................................................................... 19
3.2.1 Front ............................................................................................................................................. 19
3.2.2 Back ............................................................................................................................................. 21
3.2.3 View of grinding tools and tools und cassette ............................................................................. 22
3.2.4 View of the device with additional equipment .............................................................................. 23
3.3 Instructions on the device ................................................................................................................ 24
3.4 Description of the type plate ............................................................................................................ 25
4 Packaging, Transport and Installation .............................................................................................. 26
4.1 Packaging ........................................................................................................................................ 26
4.2 Transport.......................................................................................................................................... 26
4.3 Temperature Fluctuations and Condensation ................................................................................. 26
4.4 Conditions for the Installation Site ................................................................................................... 27
5 First Commissioning ........................................................................................................................... 28
5.1 Electrical Connection ....................................................................................................................... 28
5.2 Establishing the electrical connection .............................................................................................. 29
6 Operating the device ........................................................................................................................... 30
6.1 Switching the device on ................................................................................................................... 31
6.2 Switching the device off ................................................................................................................... 31
6.3 Opening the device cover ................................................................................................................ 32
6.4 Closing the device cover .................................................................................................................. 33
6.5 Emergency release of the device cover .......................................................................................... 34
6.6 Inserting the grinding tools und cassette ......................................................................................... 36
6.7 Feeding sample material ................................................................................................................. 39
6.7.1 Feeding sample material manually .............................................................................................. 42
6.7.2 Feeding sample material automatically using the DR 100 feed unit ........................................... 43
6.8 Sample material with recommended grinding gear ......................................................................... 44
6.9 Grinding methods ............................................................................................................................ 46
6.9.1 Grinding with ring sieves with reinforced rim ............................................................................... 46