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Safety instructions
General information:
•
Read the operating instructions completely before
starting up and follow the safety instructions.
• Keep the operating instructions in a place where it can be
accessed by everyone�
• Ensure that only trained staff work with the device�
• Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational
health, safety and accident prevention regulations�
• Set up the device in a spacious area on an even, stable,
clean, non-slip, dry and fireproof surface�
• Do not operate the device in explosive atmospheres�
• Protect the device and accessories from bumping and im-
pacting�
• Check the device and accessories for damage before each
use� Do not use damaged components�
• Safe operation is only guaranteed with the accessories de-
scribed in the ”Accessories” section�
• The device must only be operated with the original power
cord�
• The socket for the power cord must be easily accessible�
• Socket must be earthed (protective ground contact)�
• The voltage stated on the type plate must correspond to
the power voltage�
• The device can only be disconnected from the power sup-
ply by pulling out the power plug or the connector plug�
• Disconnect the power plug before attaching or changing
any accessories�
• Disconnect the power plug before cleaning, maintenance
or moving the device�
• The device must only be opened by trained specialists,
even during repair� The device must be unplugged from
the power supply before opening� Live parts inside the
device may still be live for some time after unplugging
from the power supply�
Coverings or parts that can be re-
moved from the device must be put
back on the device again to ensure
safe operation, for example to keep foreign objects and
liquids, etc� from getting into the device�
• The device must only be used as prescribed and as de-
scribed in the operating instructions� This includes opera-
tion by instructed specialist personnel�
• When using critical or hazardous materials in your pro-
cesses,
IKA
®
recommends to use additional appropriate
measures to ensure safety in the experiment� For exam-
ple, users can implement measures that inhibit fire or ex-
plosions or comprehensive monitoring equipment�
• Process pathogenic material only in closed vessels under a
suitable fume hood� Please contact
IKA
®
application sup-
port if you have any question�
If the power switch is not within
reach when device is operating, an
EMERGENCY STOP
switch that
can be easily accessed must be installed in the work area�
• A laboratory circulator heats/refrigerates and circulates
fluid according to specified parameters� This involves haz-
ards due to high and low temperatures, fire and general
hazards due to electrical energy� The user safety can not
be ensured simply with design requirements on the part
of the device� Further hazard sources may arise due to the
type of tempering fluid, e�g� by exceeding or undercutting
certain temperature thresholds or by the breakage of the
container and reaction with the carrier fluid� It is not pos-
sible to consider all eventualities� They remain largely sub-
ject to the judgment and responsibility of the operator� For
this reason, it may become necessary for user to take other
precautionary safety measures�
• Insufficient ventilation may result in the formation of ex-
plosive mixtures� Only use the device in well ventilated
areas�
The safety circuit (safe temperature)
must be adjusted so that the maxi-
mum permissible temperature can-
not be exceeded even in the event of a fault� Check the
safe temperature circuit on a regular basis (see section
"Setting the safety temperature")�
• When device is used for external circulation, extra pre-
caution must be taken for hot/cold liquid leakage due to
damaged hose:
- Use suitable hoses for connection�
- Secure hoses and tubes against slippage and avoid kinks�
- Check hoses, tubes and bath at regular intervals for pos-
sible material fatigue (cracks/leaks)�
• Power cable should not get in contact with hot parts and
fluids�
Do not start up the device if:
- It is damaged or leaking
- Cable (not only power cable) is damaged�
• Be careful when refilling a hot bath�
At high operating temperature, the
temperature of housing parts, sur-
faces and tubes can exceed 70 ° C�
• After a power failure during operation, the device may
start automatically (depending on operating mode)�
• Transport the device with care (see section “Moving the
device“)��
CAUTION
NOTICE
WARNING
WARNING
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