IKA HABITAT Manual page 5

Warning!
› Only process media that will not react dangerously to the extra energy produced through
processing. This also applies to any extra energy produced in other ways, e.g. through light
irradiation.
› Beware of hazards due to:
- flammable materials,
- glass breakage,
- overfilling of media,
- rotating parts.
› When handling hazardous substances or mixtures of substances which are toxic or
are contaminated with pathogenic micro-organisms, the user should take appropriate
precautions. Observe the national regulations, the biosafety level of your laboratory, the
material safety data sheets.
› For germs or biological material or risk group II or higher, please observe the "Laboratory
Biosafety Manual" issued by the World Heath Organisation).
› It may be possible for wear debris from rotating accessory parts to reach the material being
processed.
› The operation of a free rotating shaft end is prohibited.
› Over- or low pressure can damage the glass reactor.
› Don't use hoses or tubes when leaking.
› Keep all the connections tight, especially for the gases.
Caution!
› Wear your personal protective equipment in accordance with the hazard category of the
media to be processed. There may be a risk from:
- ejection of parts,
- release of toxic or combustible gases,
- splashing and evaporation of liquids,
- parts of hot surfaces.
› Stop operating if:
- the medium splashes out of the vessel because the speed is too high,
- the device is not running smoothly,
- the device begins to move around because of dynamic forces,
- an error occurs.
! Notice!
› Remove the motor, the sensor cables and the foam sensor before autoclaving, all other parts
could be autoclaved.
› Cover the sensor connectors while autoclaving.
› Covers or parts that can be removed from the device without tools must later be refitted to
ensure safe operation. This will prevent the infiltration of foreign objects, liquids and other
contaminants.
› There may be electrostatic activity between the medium and the output shaft which could
cause a direct danger.
› Never operate the device with the stirrer tools rotating freely. Ensure that parts of the body,
hair, jewelry or items of clothing cannot be trapped by the rotating parts.
› Pay attention when setting the speed to any imbalance of the stirrer tools and possible
spraying of the medium to be stirred.
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/// Accessories
› Protect the device and accessories from bumping and impacting.
› Check the device and accessories for damage before each use. Do not use damaged com-
ponents.
› Safe operation is guaranteed only with the use of original IKA accessories.
› Ensure that the external temperature sensor is inserted into the medium to a depth of at
least 20 mm when connected.
› Observe the operating instructions of the accessories.
/// Power supply / Switching off the device
Warning!
› Depending on the chosen mode, the device will automatically restart following any interup-
tion to the power supply.
› Restart PC / App and the IKA Biolab software if a software failure occurs or automatically
shuts down. IKA HABITAT will run without an active connection with PC / App.
› The voltage stated on the type plate must correspond to the mains voltage.
› The device can only be disconnected from the power supply by pulling out the mains plug
or the connector plug.
› The device must only be operated with the original power cord set.
› The socket for the power cord must be easily accessible.
› Socket must be earthed (protective ground contact).
/// Maintenance
› The device may only be opened by qualified and approved experts. 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.
› Only use original IKA spare parts!
/// Disposal instructions
› The device, accessories and packaging must be disposed of in accordance with local and
national regulations.
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