IKA Color Squid - Manual (Page 8)

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• Use only the AC adapter supplied
• Set up the appliance in a specious area on an even, stable,
clean, non-slip, dry and fireproof surface.
• The base plate must be clean and intact.
• Check the appliance and accessories before hand for dama-
ge each time you use them. Do not use damaged compo-
nents.
• 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.
• Beware of hazards due to:
- flammable materials
- combustible media with a low boiling temperature
- glass breakage
- incorrect container size
- overfilling of media
- unsafe condition of container.
• The appliance may heat up when in use.
• Process pathogenic materials only in closed vessels under a
suitable extractor hood. Please contact IKA if you have a
questions.
• Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres,
with hazardous substances or under water.
• Only process media that will not react dangerously to the
extra energy produced through processing. This also applies
to any extra energy produced in other ways, e.g. through
light irradiation.
• Safe operation is only guaranteed with the accessories
described in the “Accessories” chapter.
• The centre of gravity of the assembly must lie within
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Safety instructions 8
Operator’s control 9
Unpacking 9
Correct use 9
Installation 10
Maintenance 10
Accessories 10
Warranty 10
Technical data 11
For your protection
• Read the operating instructions in full before starting up
and follow the safety instructions.
• Keep the operating 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, occupatinal
health and savety and accident prevention regulations.
• Caution - Magnetism! Effects of the magnetic field have to
be taken into account (e.g. data storage media, cardiac
pacemakers ...).
• Wear your personal protective equipment in accordance
with the hazard category of the media to be processed.
Otherwise there is a risk from:
- splashing and evaporation of liquids
- ejection of parts
- release of toxic or combustable gases.
Contents
Safety instructions
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