IKA RCT basic Mode D'emploi page 18

tra energy produced in other ways, e.g. through light irradiation.
• 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.
• Process pathogenic materials only in closed vessels under a sui-
table fume hood.
• In unsupervised and safe operation, this device may only handle
or heat media whose flash point is above the set safety tempe-
rature limit. The safety temperature limit must always be set to
at least 25 °C lower than the flash point of the media used. (acc.
to EN 61010-2-010)
• The heating plate can heat up due to the action of the magnets
at high motor speeds, even if the heater is switched off.
• Please consider any possible contaminations and unwanted
chemical reactions.
• It may be possible for wear debris from rotating accessory parts
to reach the material being processed.
• When using PTFE-coated magnetic bars, the following has to be
noted: Chemical reactions of PTFE occur in contact with molten
or solute alkali metals and alkaline earth metals, as well as with
fine powders of metals in groups 2 and 3 of the periodic system
at temperatures above 300 °C – 400 °C. Only elementary flu-
orine, chlorotrifluoride and alkali metals attack it; halogenated
hydrocarbons have a reversible swelling effect.
(Source: Römpps Chemie-Lexikon and "Ulmann", Volume 19)
/// Procedures during sample runs
• Wear your personal protective equipment in accordance with
the hazard category of the media to be processed. There may
be a risk from:
- splashing and evaporation of liquids,
- ejection of parts,
- release of toxic or combustible gases.
• Reduce speed if:
- medium splashes out of vessel because the speed is too high,
- device is not running smoothly,
- container moves on the base plate,
- an error message is displayed.
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/// Accessories
• Safe operation is guaranteed only with the use of original IKA
accessories.
• Ensure that the external temperature sensor is inserted into the
medium to a depth of at least 20 mm when connected.
• Always disconnect the plug before attaching accessories.
• Accessories must be securely attached to the device and cannot
come off by themselves. The centre of gravity of the assembly
must lie within the surface on which it is set up.
• Observe the operating instructions of the accessories.
/// Power supply / Switching off the device
• The device will automatically restart in mode b following any
interruption to the power supply.
• The voltage stated on the type plate must correspond to the
mains voltage.
• The outlet for the mains plug must be easily accessible.
• The device can only be disconnected from the mains outlet by
pulling out the power cord set or the connector plug.
/// For protection of the equipment
• The device may only be opened by qualified and IKA approved
experts.
• Do not cover the device, even partially e.g. with metallic plates
or film. This may result in overheating.
• Protect the device and accessories from bumps and impacts.
• Keep the base plate clean.
• Observe the minimum distances:
- between devices min. 100 mm,
- between device and wall min. 100 mm,
- above the device min. 800 mm.
>100 mm
>100 mm