Explication of warning symbols safety instructions, Ec declaration of conformity, Danger caution warning notice – IKA RC 2 basic User Manual

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Explication of warning symbols

Safety instructions

General information:

Read the operating instructions completely before

starting up and follow the safety instructions.

• Keep the operating instructions in a place where it can be

accessed by everyone.

• Ensure that only trained staff work with the device.
• Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational

health, safety and accident prevention regulations.

• Set up the device in a spacious area on an even, stable,

clean, non-slip, dry and fireproof surface.

• Do not operate the device in explosive atmospheres,

with hazardous substances.

• Protect the device and accessories from bumping and

impacting.

• Check the device and accessories for damage before

each use. Do not use damaged components.

• Safe operation is only guaranteed with the accessories

described in the ”Accessories” section.

• The socket for the mains cord must be easily accessible.
• Socket must be earthed (protective ground contact).
• The voltage stated on the type plate must correspond to

the mains voltage.

• The device can only be disconnected from the mains sup-

ply by pulling out the mains plug or the connector plug.

• Disconnect the mains plug before attaching or changing

any accessories.

• Disconnect the mains plug before cleaning, maintenance

and transportation of the unit.

• The device must only be opened by trained specialists,

even during repair. The device must be unplugged from
the power supply before opening. Live parts inside the
device may still be live for some time after unplugging
from the power supply.

Coverings or parts that can be re-
moved from the device must be
put back on the device again to

ensure safe operation, for example to keep foreign ob-
jects and liquids, etc. from getting into the device.

• The device may only be used as prescribed and as de-

scribed in these operating instructions. This includes op-
eration by instructed specialist personnel.

• When using critical or hazardous materials in your pro-

cesses, IKA

®

recommends to use additional appropriate

measures to ensure safety in the experiment. For ex-
ample, users can implement comprehensive monitoring
equipment.

• Process pathogenic material only in closed vessels under

a suitable fume hood. Please contact IKA

®

application

support if you have any question.

If the OFF switch is not within

reach when device is operating, an
EMERGENCY STOP switch that

can be easily accessed must be installed in the work area.

EC Declaration of Conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product corresponds to the regulations 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC,
1999/5/EC and 2011/65/EU and conforms with the standards or standardized documents: EN 61010-1, -2-010, -2-051;
EN 61326-1 and DIN 12876-1.

DANGER

CAUTION

WARNING

NOTICE

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 practices which, if not avoided, can result in equipment damage.

NOTICE

WARNING

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