Safety Instructions - IKA RCT basic safety control Mode D'emploi

Contents
CE - Declaration of conformaty

Safety instructions

Unpacking
Correct use
Assembling the stand
Operation
Setting operation mode
Setting the safe temperature limit
Controlling the Medium temperature limit via
ETS-D or Contact Thermometer
Setting the temperature control mode
Maintenance
Accessories
Error codes
Technical Data
Warranty
Safety instructions
For your protection
• Read the operation instructions in full before starting
up and follow the safety instructions.
• Keep the operation 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).
Before starting the device for the first time, ensure that the
connector cable is suitable for the type of socket used and that
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a safe protective earth connection is assured.
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• Caution - Magnetism! Effects of the magnetic field have to be
taken into account (e.g. data storage media, cardiac pacemakers ...).
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• Risk of burns! Exercise caution when touching the housing
parts and the heating plate. The heating plate can reach tem-
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peratures in excess of 310 °C. Pay attention to the residual
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heat after switching off.
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• Ensure that the mains power supply cable does not touch the
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heating base plate.
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• Wear your personal protective equipment in accordance with
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the hazard category of the media to be processed. Otherwise
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there is a risk from:
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- splashing and evaporation of liquids
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- 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,
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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.
• Reduce the speed if
- the medium splashes out of the vessel because the speed is
too high
- the appliance is not running smoothly
- the container moves on the base plate.
• Caution! Only process and heat up any media that has a flash
point higher than the adjusted safe temperature limit that has
been set (50 to 360 °C).
The safe temperature limit must always be set to at least 25 °C
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
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