Safety Instructions - Lbx Instruments H20D+ Mode D'emploi

1. Safety Instructions

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When working, wear personal protective equipment to avoid risks from:
- Splashing and evaporation of liquids
- Release of toxic or combustible gases
▪ Set up the instrument on a spacious, stable, clean, non-slip, dry, and fireproof surface. Do not operate the equipment
in explosive atmospheres, with hazardous substances, or under water.
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Increase the speed gradually. Reduce the speed if:
- The stirring bar c due to high speed
- The equipment is not running smoothly or the container moves on the base plate.
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Temperature must always be set at least 50 ºC below the flash point of the media used.
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Beware of hazards due to:
- Flammable materials or media with a low boiling temperature
- Overfilling of the container
- Unsafe container
▪ Process pathogenic materials only in closed vessels.
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If the stirring bar contains PTFE, please note:
- Elemental fluorine, three fluoride and alkali metals will corrode the PTFE and Halogen alkanes expand at
room temperature.
- Molten alkali, alkaline earth metals or their solution, as well as the powder in second and third columns of the
Periodic Table of Elements will react with PTFE if the temperature reaches 300 ~ 400 ºC .
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Check the instrument and the accessories for damage prior to every use. Do not use damaged components. A safe
operation is only guaranteed with the accessories described in the "Accessories" chapter. Accessories must be securely
attached to the device and cannot come off by themselves. Always disconnect the plug before the assembly or
disassembly of accessories.
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When the external temperature sensor is needed, the tip of the measuring sensor must be at least 5-10 mm away
from the vessel bottom and wall.
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The equipment can only be disconnected from the main power supply by pulling out the mains plug.
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The voltage stated on the label must correspond to the main power supply.
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Make sure that the cable does not touch the hotplate. Do not cover the device.
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The instrument may only be opened by experts.
Warning!
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Read the operating instructions carefully
before use.
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Make sure only trained staff works with the
equipment.
Risk of burns!
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Caution when touching the housing parts
and the hotplate, which can reach
temperature of 350°C.
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Pay attention to the residual heat after
switching off the equipment.
Protective ground contact!
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Make sure that the socket is earthed (with
protective ground contact) before use.
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