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Operation Manual FatExtractor E-500
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Installation
5.1
Before installation
NOTICE
Instrument damage due to switching it on too early.
Switching on the instrument too early after transportation can cause damage.
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Climatize the instrument after transportation.
5.2
Installation site
The installation site must meet the following requirements:
Firm, level surface
Make sure that the installation site meets the requirements of the safety data
sheets for all solvents and samples used.
Inside a fume hood or minimum 500 mm space requirement above the instrument.
Make sure that no instruments generating heat or corrosive vapors are in the same
fume hood (e.g. HydrolEx H-506).
Take into account the maximum product dimensions and weight. See Chapter 3.5
"Technical data", page 22
Do not expose the instrument to any external thermal loads, such as direct solar
radiation or other ignition source.
Do not place any flammable devices or substances close to the instrument, as they
could ignite due to the heat from the heating plates.
Make sure that cables / tubes can be routed safely.
NOTE
Make sure that the power supply can be disconnected at any time in an emergency.
5.3
Establishing electrical connections
NOTE
Observe the regulatory provisions when connecting the instrument to power supply.
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Use external main switches (e.g., emergency off) in accordance with the stan-
dards IEC 60947-1 and IEC 60947-3.
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Use additional electrical safety features (e.g., residual-current circuit breakers) to
comply with local laws and regulations.
The power supply must fulfill the following conditions:
1. Provide the mains voltage and frequency specified on the type plate of the instru-
ment.
2. Be designed for the load imposed by the instruments connected.
3. Be equipped with suitable fuses and electrical safety features.
4. Be equipped with a proper grounding.