This moisture analyzer complies with
the European Council Directives as well
as international regulations and
standards for electrical equipment,
electromagnetic compatibility, and the
stipulated safety requirements.
Improper use or handling, however,
can result in damage and/or injury.
To prevent damage to the equipment,
read these operating instructions
thoroughly before using your moisture
analyzer. Keep these instructions in
a safe place.
Follow the instructions below to ensure
safe and trouble-free operation of your
moisture analyzer:
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Use the moisture analyzer only for per-
forming moisture analysis of samples.
Any improper use of the analyzer
can endanger persons and may result
in damage to the analyzer or other
material assets
!
Do not use this moisture analyzer in a
hazardous area/location; operate it only
under the ambient conditions specified
in these instructions
– The moisture analyzer may be operated
only by qualified persons who are
familiar with the properties of the
sample to be analyzed
!
Make sure before getting started that
the voltage rating printed on the
manufacturer’s label is identical to your
local line voltage (see the section
“Connecting the Moisture Analyzer to
AC Power” in the chapter entitled
“Getting Started”)
– The device comes with a power supply
that has a grounding conductor
– The only way to switch the power off
completely is to unplug the power cord
– Position the power cord so that it
cannot touch any hot areas of the
moisture analyzer
– Use only extension cords that meet
the applicable standards and have a
protective grounding conductor
– Disconnecting the ground conductor
is prohibited
– Connect only Sartorius accessories and
options, as these are optimally designed
for use with your moisture analyzer
– Protect the moisture analyzer from
contact with liquid
– If there is visible damage to the mois-
ture analyzer or power cord:
unplug the equipment and lock it in a
secure place to ensure that it cannot
be used for the time being
!
Clean your moisture analyzer according
to the cleaning instructions only (see
“Care and Maintenance”)
Do not open the analyzer housing.
If the seal is broken, this will result in
forfeiture of all claims under the
manufacturer’s warranty.
In case you have any problems with
your moisture analyzer:
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contact your local Sartorius office,
dealer or service center
Warning: Severe Burns!
– When setting up the moisture analyzer,
leave enough space to prevent heat
from building up and to keep your
analyzer from overheating:
– leave 20 cm (about 8 inches) around
the moisture analyzer
– leave 1 m (3 ft.) above the device
– Do not put any flammable substances
on, under or near the moisture analyzer,
because the area around the heating
unit will heat up
– Be careful when removing the sample
from the chamber: the sample itself,
the heating unit and the sample pan
used can still be extremely hot
– Prevent excess heat build-up around
the analyzer
Hazards for persons or equipment
posed by using specific samples:
Fire
Explosion
– Flammable or explosive substances
– Substances that contain solvents
– Substances that release flammable
or explosive gases or vapors during the
drying process
In some cases, it is possible to operate
the moisture analyzer in an enclosed
nitrogen atmosphere to prevent the
vapor released during drying from
coming in contact with oxygen in the
surrounding atmosphere. Check on a
case-to-case basis whether this method
can be used, because installation of the
analyzer in too small an enclosed space
can affect its functions (for instance,
through excessive heat build-up within
the analyzer). When in doubt, perform
a risk analysis.
The user shall be liable and responsible
for any damage that arises in connec-
tion with this moisture analyzer.
Poisoning
Caustic burns
– Substances containing toxic or caustic
or corrosive components: These may
only be dried under a fume hood. The
value for the “lower toxic limit“ in a
work area must not be exceeded.
Corrosion:
– Substances that release aggressive
vapors during the heating process (such
as acids). In this case we recommend
that you work with small sample quan-
tities. Otherwise, vapors can condense
on cold housing parts and cause
corrosion.
The user shall be liable and responsible
for any damage that arises in connec-
tion with this moisture analyzer.
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Warning and Safety Information
