Safety Notes And Warnings - Thermo Scientific HAAKE RotoVisco 1 Instruction Manual

Safety Notes and Warnings

5. Safety Notes and Warnings
The Rheometer corresponds to the relevant safety regula-
tions. However you are solely responsible for the correct
handling and proper usage of the instrument.
This instrument exclusively determines the rheological behav-
ior of fluid and half-solid materials. These materials may not
be tested if people can be hurt or devices be damaged.
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Do not lift or move the unit at the ends of the glass pane.
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Do not measure / temperature control any materials that
may give off dangerous vapours or may be inflammable
within the working temperature range of the rheometer.
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The device may not be operated if there are any doubts
regarding a safe operation due to the outer appearance
(e.g. damages).
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A safe operation of the instrument cannot be guaran-
teed if the user does not comply with this instruction
manual.
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Ensure that this instruction manual is made readily
available to every operator.
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Do not bend connection and/or mains cable, do not
subject cables to stress or high temperatures (higher
than 70 C).
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Check cables visually at regular intervals.
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The operator must have an uninterrupted view of the
machine and its surroundings.
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The rheometer must be fully visible from the PC con-
trol stand.
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This unit should only be used for the applications it was
designed for.
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The rheometer is designed for use with a rotor. All exist-
ing safety devices are based on the correct installation
of the rotor. Is the lift (of the measuring table) used with-
out a rotor installed injuries may occur when reaching in
the lift area.
!
Make sure that the unit has been switched off before you
connect or disconnect the cables. This is to avoid elec-
trostatic charging resulting in a defect of the electronic
circuit boards.
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