Safety Instructions - Ibx HM01 Manual Del Usuario

1. Safety Instructions

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When using the equipment, wear the necessary personal protective equipment to reduce the risk of:
- Burns caused by splashing and evaporation of liquids
- Intoxication caused by the release of toxic or flammable gases.
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Set up the instrument on a spacious, stable, clean, non-slip, dry, and fireproof surface. Do not operate
the instrument in explosive atmospheres, with hazardous substances or under water.
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In models with stirring function, gradually increase or reduce the speed if:
- The magnetic bar comes off due to a too high speed
- The instrument is not running smoothly
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The set temperature must always be at least 25ºC 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 vessels
- Unsafe vessel
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Process pathogenic materials only in closed vessels.
Connect the device to an earthed power supply to ensure the
safety of the machine and the experiment. Make sure the voltage
is the same as required by the device.
The use of this instrument in inflammable, explosive, poisonous, or
highly corrosive experiments is forbidden.
Place the heating mantle on a horizontal, flat and stable surface.
The heating mantle must only be used by qualified staff that has
read the instructions manual and knows how to operate it.
Do not place the heating mantle near any heat source.
While in operation, 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 cause a
fire.
While the machine is working you must not touch the hot surface,
the vessel or the solution to prevent high-temperature burns.
Read the instructions manual before using this device.
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