Safety Instructions; About Our Warning Symbols; General Information; Device Design - IKA C-MAG HS 7 control Manual De Instrucciones

Safety instructions

/// About our warning symbols

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which,
if not avoided, will result in death, serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which,
if not avoided, can result in death, serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which,
if not avoided, can result in injury.
Indicates handling, which, if not avoided,
!
can result in equipment damage.
Attention!
Indicates the risks of magnetism.
Danger!
Indicates the exposure to a hot surface.
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/// General information

› Read the operating manual in its entirety before using
the IKA Plate (RCT digital) and follow the safety instructions.
› Keep the operating manual in a location that is easily
accessible by everyone in the laboratory.
› Ensure that only trained staff operates the device.
› Follow the safety instructions, (laboratory) guidelines, occupational
health and safety and accident prevention regulations (OSHA).
› Electrical outlet must be grounded (protective ground contact).
Attention – Magnetism! ( )
Effects of the magnetic field have to be taken into
account (e.g. data storage media, cardiac pacemakers ...).
Risk of burns! ( )
Exercise caution when touching parts of the housing and the heating plate.
The heating plate can reach dangerous temperatures. Pay attention to the
residual heat on the heating plate after switching off the stirrer.
The device must only be transported when the heating plate
has cooled off and is no longer hot to the touch!

/// Device design

Danger! ( )
Do not operate the device in explosive atmospheres,
with hazardous substances or under water.
› Set up the device in a spacious area on an even,
stable, clean, non-slip, dry and fireproof surface.
› The feet of the device must be clean and undamaged.
› Ensure that the power cord does not touch the heating plate.
› Check the device and accessories for damage before each use.
Do not use damaged components.
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