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Safety instructions
Working with the device:
Do not use the device in explosive
atmospheres, it is not EX-protected.
With substances capable of forming an explosive mixture,
appropriate safety measures must be applied, e.g. work-
ing under a fume hood.
To avoid body injury and property damage, observe the
relevant safety and accident prevention measures when
processing hazardous materials.
Only process media that will not react dangerously to the
extra energy produced through processing. This also ap-
plies to any extra energy produced in other ways, e.g.
through light irradiation.
The device is not suitable for hand-held operation.
Switch off the device at the power switch (item 8) or pull
out the mains plug when changing or handling the dis-
persing tool.
Do not touch rotating parts during
operation!
The dispersing tool and the cou-
pling flange can become hot during
the operation.
If a dispersion tool is not inserted into the drive flange as
far as the mark it can become extremely hot in operation
and thus suffer damage.
Be aware that the unit starts with the
set speed, which is shown on the dis-
play. If uncertain start with the lowest
speed and increase it gradually.
Reduce the speed if the medium splashes out of the vessel
because the speed is too high.
If the interaction between the medium and dispersing
element or working with dispersing tools with a stator
diameter ≥18 mm and a speed of more than 20000 rpm,
makes a loud noise, be sure to wear your personal protec-
tive equipment.
General information:
•
Read the operating instructions in full before start-
ing up and follow the safety instructions.
• Keep the operating instructions in a place where they can
be accessed by everyone.
• Ensure that only trained staff work with the device.
• Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational
health and safety and accident prevention regulations.
Please pay attention to the danger-
ous parts of the equipment in Fig. 2.
Beware of the risk of:
- flammable materials
- glass breakage
- sharp edges on the dispersing tool.
Wear your personal protective
equipment in accordance with the
hazard category of the media to be
processed. There is a risk from:
- splashing and evaporation of liquids
- body parts, hair, clothing and jewellery getting caught.
• The device must only be used in a technically perfect condition.
• Do not cover the ventilation slots on the drive in order to
ensure adequate cooling of the drive.
• The voltage stated on the type plate must correspond to
the power voltage.
• Abrasion of the dispersion equipment or the rotating ac-
cessories can get into the medium you are working on.
Device setup:
The power switch of the IKA device
must be accessed immediately, di-
rectly and without risk at any time.
If access to the power switch cannot be ensured, an addi-
tional emergency stop switch that can be easily accessed
must be installed in the work area.
Make sure that the unit is stably
mounted. The vessel used for dis-
persing must be secured.
Set up the stand in a spacious area
on an even, stable, clean, non-slip,
dry and fireproof surface.
• Ensure that the dispersion tool is securely properly into
the drive unit.
• All screw connections must be properly tightened.
• Check that the turning knobs are secure and tighten if
necessary.
• Glass vessels must always be secured with a clamp to pre-
vent them spinning.
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• Before switching on the dispersing device make sure that
the dispersion tool shaft is immersed in the medium. Ob-
serve the operating instructions of the dispersion tools.
• The distance between the dispersion tool and the vessel
bottom should not be less than 10 mm
.
• Use the dispersion tool always inside the dispersing vessel.
• Do not use the device without a dispersion tool.
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