Table Of Contents; Safety Instructions - IKA RCT basic safety control Operating Instructions Manual

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Contents
Safety instructions
Unpacking
Correct use
Operation
Setting the operating mode
Setting the safety temperature limit
Setting the temperature control mode
Assembling the stand
Maintenance
Accessories
Error codes
Technical data
Warranty

Safety instructions

• Read the operating instructions in full before starting up and
follow the safety instructions.
• Keep the operating instructions in a place where they can be
accessed by everyone.
• Ensure that only trained staff work with the appliance.
• Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational health
and safety and accident prevention regulations.
• Socket must be earthed (protective ground contact).
• Caution - Magnetism Effects of the magnetic field have to be
taken into account (e.g. data storage media, cardiac pacemakers ...).
• Risk of burns Exercise caution when touching the housing
parts and the heating plate. The heating plate temperature may
exceed 310 °C. Pay attention to the residual heat after switching off.
• Ensure that the mains power supply cable does not touch the
heating base plate.
• Wear your personal protective equipment in accordance with the
hazard category of the media to be processed. Otherwise there
is a risk from:
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- splashing and evaporation of liquids
- ejection of parts
- release of toxic or combustable gases.
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• Set up the appliance in a spacious area on an even, stable, clean,
non-slip, dry and fireproof surface.
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• The feet of the appliance must be clean and undamaged.
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• Check the appliance and accessories beforehand for damage
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each time you use them. Do not use damaged components.
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• Gradually increase the speed.
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• Reduce the speed if
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- the medium splashes out of the vessel because the speed is too high
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- the appliance is not running smoothly
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- the container moves on the base plate.
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• Caution Only process and heat up any media that has a flash
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point higher than the adjusted safe temperature limit that has
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been set (50 to 360 °C).
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The safe temperature limit must always be set to at least 25 °C
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lower than the fire point of the media used.
• Beware of hazards due to:
- flammable materials
- combustible media with a low boiling temperature
- glass breakage
- incorrect container size
- overfilling of media
- unsafe condition of container.
• The appliance may heat up when in use.
• The base plate can heat up due to the action of the drive magnets
at high motor speeds, even if the heater is not operational.
• Process pathogenic materials only in closed vessels under a suitable
extractor hood. Please contact IKA if you have any questions.
• Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres, with
hazardous substances or under water.
• 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
.• Please observe the operating instructions for any accessories used.
• Ensure that the external temperature sensor (PT 1000, ETS-D5)
is inserted in the media to a depth of at least 20 mm.
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