Setup And Starting Up; Transport; Location And Ambient Conditions - kruss K11 MK3 User Manual

page 12
3

Setup and starting up

3.1

Transport

!
Two people are required for transporting the K11.
!
Remove any sample vessels from the sample platform before transporting.
!
Before transport, close the doors of the measuring chamber and safe them with
adhesive tape
Transport the K11 with the help of a trolley. Hold the unit firmly during
transportation.
To lift the K11 onto the trolley and from the trolley to the place of use: Hold from
both sides under the rear part of the base plate. Support the unit from both sides by
holding under the recessed plate below the sample chamber.
3.2

Location and ambient conditions

For operational safety and accuracy of results the K11 must be installed at an
adequate location.
When working with liquids which are volatile, toxic, irritant, hazardous to health
and/or inflammable: Locate the K11 in a position which is designed for working with
the appropriate hazardous substances.
Set up the K11 so that access to the mains connection is unrestricted and the K11
can be disconnected from the mains immediately in the event of danger.
• Set the unit up in a place where vibrations can be avoided.
• Avoid direct sunshine or direct radiation by warm artificial light on the instrument.
• Place the unit on a level, stable, and vibration-free base. Check if the base is level
using a bubble level or spirit level.
Avoid large variations in room temperature during the measurements.
•
Setup and starting up