Introduction; Safety Precautions - OHAUS MB35 Manual De Instrucciones

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1. Introduction

Thank you for deciding to purchase a MB35 Halogen Moisture Analyzer from Ohaus. Behind your instrument stands
OHAUS, a leading manufacturer of precision Moisture Analyzers, Balances, Scales and Indicators. An Aftermarket
Department with trained instrument technicians is dedicated to provide you with the fastest service possible in the
event your instrument requires servicing.

1.1 Safety Precautions

Your Moisture Analyzer employs state of the art technology and meets the latest demands regard-
ing instrument safety. Improper operation can endanger personnel and can cause property dam-
age. For safe and dependable operation, please comply with the following instructions:
— The Moisture Analyzer is used for determination of the moisture in samples. Please use
the instrument exclusively for this purpose. Any other type of use can endanger personnel and
damage the instrument or other property.
— The Moisture Analyzer must not be operated in a hazardous environment and only under
ambient conditions specified in these instructions.
— The Moisture Analyzer may be operated only by trained personnel who are familiar with
the properties of the samples used and with the handling of the instrument.
— Your Moisture Analyzer is supplied with a 3-pin power cable with an equipment grounding
conductor. Only extension cables which meet the relevant standards and also have an equip-
ment grounding conductor may be used. Intentional disconnection of the equipment grounding
conductor is prohibited.
The Halogen Moisture Analyzer works with heat!
— Ensure sufficient free space around the instrument to avoid heat accumulation and overheating
(approximately 1 m free space above the instrument).
— Never place flammable materials on, below or next to the instrument as the area around the
dryer unit warms up.
— Exercise caution when removing the sample. The sample itself, the sample chamber and any
sample containers may still be very hot.
— During operation, you should never open the dryer unit as the ring-shaped heating element or
its protective glass can reach 400°C! If you have to open the dryer unit on occasion, discon-
nect the instrument from the power supply and wait until the dryer unit has cooled down
completely.
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