Safety Instructions; General Information - IKA RC 2 GREEN basic Operating Instructions Manual

General information:

• Read the operating instructions completely before
starting up and follow the safety instructions.
• Keep the operating instructions in a place where it can be
accessed by everyone�
• Ensure that only trained staff work with the device�
• Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational
health, safety and accident prevention regulations�
• Set up the device in a spacious area on an even, stable,
clean, non-slip, dry and fireproof surface�
• The device has been constructed to the requirements
of EU (European Union) and EFTA (European Free Trade
Association) countries�
Do not use the device in explosive
DANGER
atmospheres, it is not EX-protected�
With substances capable of forming an explosive mix-
ture, appropriate safety measures must be applied, e�g�
working under a fume hood�
To avoid body injury and property damage, observe the
relevant safety and accident prevention measures when
processing hazardous materials�
• Protect the device and accessories from bumping and im-
pacting�
• Check the device and accessories for damage before each
use� Do not use damaged components�
• Safe operation is only guaranteed with the accessories de-
scribed in the "Accessories" section�
• The device must only be operated with the original power
cord�
• The socket for the power cable must be easily accessible�
• Socket must be earthed (protective ground contact)�
• The voltage stated on the type plate must correspond to
the power voltage�
• The device can only be disconnected from the power sup-
ply by pulling out the power plug or the connector plug�
• Disconnect the power plug before attaching or changing
any accessories�
• Disconnect the power plug before cleaning, maintenance
and transportation of the unit�
• The device must only be opened by trained specialists,
even during repair� 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�
Coverings or parts that can be re-
NOTICE
moved from the device must be put
back on the device again to ensure
safe operation, for example to keep foreign objects and
liquids, etc� from getting into the device�

Safety instructions

• The device may only be used as prescribed and as de-
scribed in these operating instructions� This includes op-
eration by instructed specialist personnel�
• When using critical or hazardous materials in your pro-
cesses, IKA recommends to use additional appropriate
measures to ensure safety in the experiment� For ex-
ample, users can implement comprehensive monitoring
equipment�
• Process pathogenic material only in closed vessels under a
suitable fume hood� Please contact IKA application sup-
port if you have any question�
CAUTION
can be easily accessed must be installed in the work area�
• A laboratory circulator refrigerates and circulates fluid ac-
cording to specified parameters� This involves hazards due
to high and low temperatures and general hazards due to
the device of electrical energy� The user safety can not be
ensured simply with design requirements on the part of
the device� Further hazard sources may arise due to the
type of tempering fluid, e�g� by exceeding or undercut-
ting certain temperature thresholds or by the breakage of
the container and reaction with the carrier fluid� It is not
possible to consider all eventualities� They remain largely
subject to the judgment and responsibility of the opera-
tor� For this reason, it become necessary for user to take
other precautionary safety measures�
• Insufficient ventilation may result in the formation of ex-
plosive mixtures� Only use the device in well ventilated
areas�
• When device is used for external circulation, extra precau-
tion must be taken for cold fluid leakage due to damaged
hose�
- Use suitable hoses for connection�
- Secure hoses and tubes against slippage and avoid kinks�
- Check hoses, tubes and bath at regular intervals for
possible material fatigue (cracks/leaks)�
WARNING
• After a power failure during operation, the device may
start automatically (depending on operating mode)�
WARNING
• Transport the device with care (see section "Moving the
device")�
If the power switch is not within
reach when device is operating, an
EMERGENCY STOP switch that
Do not start up the device if:
- It is damaged or leaking
- Cable (not only supply cable) is
damaged�
Because of the heavy weight of
the device, at least two person are
needed for carrying the device�
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