Safety Instructions; General Information - IKA RC 5 control 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 As-
sociation) countries�
• Do not operate the device in explosive atmospheres�
• Protect the device and accessories from bumping and
impacting�
• Check the device and accessories for damage before
each use� Do not use damaged components�
• Safe operation is only guaranteed with the accessories
described in the "Accessories" section�
• The device must only be operated with the original power
cable�
• 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 chang-
ing any accessories�
• Disconnect the power plug before cleaning, mainte-
nance 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-
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OTICE
moved from the device must be
put back on the device again to
ensure safe operation, for example to keep foreign ob-
jects and liquids, etc� from getting into the device�
• 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
support if you have any question�

Safety instructions

CAUTION
can be easily accessed must be installed in the work area�
• A laboratory circulator refrigerates and circulates fluid
according to specified parameters� This involves hazards
due to 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
operator� For this reason, it may 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 pre-
caution 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")�
• Do not transport or empty the bath while it is still cold�
Check the temperature of the bath fluid before draining�
• Always empty the bath before moving the unit�
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Disposal of the device:
• The device must be disposed of in accordance with na-
tional or local regulations
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�
Always empty the bath if the unit
is unused for long time�
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