Safety Instructions - Ibx WB01 Mode D'emploi

1. Safety Instructions

Connect the device to an earthed power supply to ensure safety of the
machine and the experiment; connect the power as the machine
requires it.
The use of this instrument in inflammable, explosive, poisonous, or
highly corrosive experiments is forbidden.
Place the water bath on a horizontal, flat, stable table leaving 30
free cm on each side.
The heating mantle must only be used by previously qualified staff
that has read the instructions manual and knows how to operate it.
Do not place the heating mantle near any heat source.
During its functioning, dangerous materials such as flammable or
pathological substances must be out of the device's safety area.
An overfilling of the vessel could cause some working parts to
overheat, which could dissolve flammable materials and start a fire.
While the machine is working, do not touch the working surface, in
order to avoid burns.
Read the instructions manual before using this device.
• When working, wear the necessary personal protective equipment to avoid the risk of:
- Burns caused by splashing and evaporation of liquids
- Intoxication caused by release of toxic or flammable gases.
• Set up the instrument on a spacious, stable, clean, non-slip, dry, and fireproof surface that can
support the weight of the equipment. Do not operate the instrument in explosive atmospheres
or with hazardous substances.
• The equipment must be used only when the resistor is covered by water; doing it otherwise will
harm the resistor.
• The temperature must be set at least 25ºC below the flash point of the substances used.
• Beware of hazards due to:
Flammable materials or media with a low boiling temperature
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Overfilling of the vessel
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