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For your protection
NOTICE
•
Keep the operating instructions in a place where it can be
accessed by everyone
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Ensure that only trained staff work with the instrument.
•
Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational
health and safety and accident prevention regulations.
DANGER
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The device and device parts must not be used on humans or
animals.
•
Do not expose parts of the human body or animals to the
vacuum.
•
Position the device as specified in the "Commissioning"
section and connect the connection cables and interfaces as
described.
•
Never work with an incorrectly connected or defective
device.
•
Inhalation of or contact with media such as poisonous
liquids, gases, spray mist, vapours, dusts or biological and
microbiological materials can be hazardous to user. Make
sure that all connections are tight and leak-free when wor-
king with such media.
•
Prevent the release of the above mentioned substances. The
use of suitable extraction systems e.g. fume cupboards is
recommended in the place of installation. Take protective
measures for personnel and the environment.
•
Due to the residual leakage rate of the device, this can result
in the release of medium.
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The IKA
®
VC 10 vacuum controller is not designed to be
installed in potentially explosive atmospheres
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The IKA
®
VC 10 vacuum controller is not designed for use
with self inflammable substances, substances which are
inflammable without air or explosive substances.
•
Take suitable precautions to prevent any formation of
explosive mixtures. Use inert gas for venting and/or dilution,
if necessary.
•
Take into consideration interactions or possible chemical or
physical reactions when working with media under reduced
pressure and elevated temperature.
•
Never work with the device under water or underground.
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The device must only be operated with supervision.
•
Electrostatic events can occur between the medium and
device and lead to a direct hazard.
•
Safe operation is only guaranteed with the accessories
described in the "Accessories" section.
•
The instrument can only be disconnected from the mains
supply by pulling out the mains plug or the connector plug.
•
The socket for the mains cord must be easily accessible.
•
Do not use the device if the AC adapter is defective.
•
Follow the operating instructions of the additional equip-
ment carefully (e.g. a rotary evaporator, vacuum pump) with
which the IKA
®
VC 10 vacuum controller is operated.
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Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions in
full before starting up and follow the
safety instructions.
Always wear personal protective
equipment in accordance with the
hazard class of the media being
worked with, otherwise there is a
risk of splashing liquids, release of
toxic or inflammable gases!
•
The IKA
®
VC 10 vacuum controller may only be operated
under the conditions described in the "Technical data"
chapter.
•
The pressure at the gas inlet and gas outlet must not exceed
1100 mbar. For pressure over 1100 mbar, the total allowab-
le pressure is exceeded and the device no longer displays the
pressure accurately.
•
Only use flexible hose lines.
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Flexible elements can be compressed under vacuum.
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In the event of a power failure, the integrated venting valve
automatically aerates the connected recipient.
•
Be aware of your emergency measures in the event of a
power failure and ensure that the system is put into a safe
state.
•
The safety of the user cannot be guaranteed if the appliance
is operated with accessories that are not supplied or recom-
mended by the manufacturer or if the appliance is operated
improperly, contrary to the manufacturer's specifications or
if if the instrument or the printed circuit board are modified
by third parties.
For protection of the equipment
CAUTION
•
Covers or parts that can be removed from the device wit-
hout tools must later be refitted to ensure safe operation, so
long as no other connection is made at this point. This will
prevent the infiltration of foreign objects, liquids etc.
•
The device must only be operated with the original plug-in
power supply unit supplied.
•
The device must only be operated with the original plug-in
power supply unit included in the delivery scope.
•
Protect the appliance and accessories from bumps and
impacts.
•
The appliance may only be opened by experts (authorized
staff).
•
To ensure sufficient cooling of the IKA
controller, the ventilation slots on the housing must not be
covered.
•
Use only original spare parts for repair and maintenance
in order to ensure the reliable operating condition of the
device.
•
Pay attention to water condensation inside and outside of
the device. If the device is brought from a cold environment,
allow the device to warm up.
•
Never attach the vacuum controller above a heating bath.
•
Ensure that no solids and/or liquids enter the IKA
vacuum controller via the suction power of the pump. This
will result in damage to the pressure sensor and the valves.
WARNING
•
Place the IKA
®
VC 10 vacuum controller in an elevated posi-
tion if possible, so that in the event of a fault, no condensa-
te can collect on the pressure sensor.
The voltage stated on the type pla-
te must correspond to the mains-
voltage.
®
VC 10 vacuum
Check the compatibility of the sub-
stances used with the device with
the materials listed under "Product
contact parts"; see chapter "Pro-
duct contact parts".
®
VC 10
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