Correct use
The IKA BigSquid is a magnetic stirrer suitable for mixing thin-
ly fluid media up to 1500 ml by using a magnetic bar up to a
lenght of 30mm. The speed can be adjusted between 0 an
1500 1/min.
Unpacking
Please unpack the equipment carefully and check for any
damages. It is important that any damages which may have ari-
sen during transport are ascertained when unpacking. If appli-
cable a fact report must be set immediately (post, rail or for-
warder).
The delivery scope covers:
Commissioning
Plug the instrument into a socket with a voltage of 100 ... 240
V ± 10% and a frequency of 50/60Hz.
Put a magnetic bar into a vessel permeable for magnetic field
lines, and fill the vesel with the medium to be processed.
Please make sure that the rotary knob for speed adjustment is
at the left-hand stop, and then put the vessel on he glass hood.
Now you can set the requested speed on the rotary knob.
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an IKA BigSquid and operating instructions.
Maitenance and cleaning
The IKA BigSquid is maintenace-free. It is subject only to the
natural wear and tear of components and their statistical failu-
re rate. Use only cleansing agents which have been approved
by IKA to clean IKA devices. To remove use:
Dyes
isopropyl alcohol
Construction materials
water containing tenside / isopropyl alcohol
Cosmetics
water containing tenside / isopropyl alcohol
Foodstuffs
water containing tenside
Fuels
water containing tenside
For materials which are not listed, please request information
from IKA. Wear the proper protective gloves during cleaning of
the devices. Electrical devices may not be placed in the clean-
sing agent for the purpose of cleaning.
ther than the recommended method for cleaning or deconta-
mination, the user must ascertain with the manufacturer that
this method does not destroy the instrument.
Technical data
Max stirring quantity:
1500ml
speed range:
0 ... 1500 1/min
voltage:
100 ... 240 V ± 10 %
frequency:
50/60 Hz
power:
2W
ON duration:
100%
protection class:
2
contamination level:
2
overvoltage category:
II
ambient temperature:
5 ... 40 °C
ambient humidity: (Rel.)
80%
Prozection to DIN 40050: IP 54
Weight:
800 gr
Dimensions: (ø x H)
180 x 48mm
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