1. Safety Instructions
When working wear personal protective equipment to avoid risks from:
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Splashing and evaporation of liquids
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Release of toxic or combustible gases
Set up the instrument on a spacious, stable, clean, non-slip, dry, and fireproof surface. Do not
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operate the equipment in explosive atmospheres, with hazardous substances or under water.
Increase the speed gradually. Reduce the speed if:
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Stirring bar breaks due to high speed
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The equipment is not running smoothly or the container moves on the base plate.
Temperature must always be set at least 50 ºC below the combustion point of the media used.
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Beware of hazards due to:
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Flammable materials or media with a low boiling temperature
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Overfilling of the container
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Unsafe container
Process pathogenic materials only in closed vessels.
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Warning!
Read the operating instructions
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carefully before use.
Make sure only trained staff works
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with the equipment.
Risk of burns!
Caution when touching parts of the
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chassis and the hotplate, which can
reach temperatures of 550°C.
Pay attention to the residual heat
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after switching off the equipment.
Protective ground contact!
Make sure that the socket is
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earthed (with protective ground
contact) before use.
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