Switching on the instrument, Maintenance and cleaning – IKA EUROSTAR 100 digital User Manual
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Check whether the voltage given on the type plate
corresponds to the available mains voltage.
The socket used must be
earthed (fitted with earth
contact).
If these conditions have been met, the machine
is ready for operation when the mains plug is
plugged in.
If these conditions are not met, safe operation is not
guaranteed and the machine could be damaged.
Switching on the instrument
After switch on the main switch (A) as show in
Fig. 1, the display (C) will display a software ver-
sion number, and then display the speed setting
in last operation after a few second. Ensure the
speed set is suitable for the test medium selected.
If in doubt, set the speed adjust knob (B) to the
lowest speed (left hand position). Press the knob
(B) to start or stop the stirring.
Maintenance and cleaning
The instrument is maintenance-free. It is only sub-
ject to the natural wear and tear of components
and their statistical failure rate.
Cleaning
For cleaning disconnect
the main plug!
Use only cleaning agents which have been ap-
proved by IKA
®
to clean IKA
®
instruments.
Dirt
Cleaning agent
Dye
isopropyl alcohol
Construction material water containing tenside/
isopropyl alcohol
Cosmetics
water containing tenside/
isopropyl alcohol
Foodstuffs
water containing tenside
Fuel
water containing tenside
For materials which are not listed, please request
information from IKA
®
application support.
Wear protective gloves during cleaning the instru-
ments.
Electrical instruments may not be placed in the
cleansing agent for the purpose of cleaning.
Do not allow moisture to get into the instrument
when cleaning.
Before using another than the recommended
method for cleaning or decontamination, the user
must ascertain with IKA
®
that this method does
not destroy the instrument.
Spare parts order
When ordering spare parts, please give:
- machine type
- manufacturing number, see type plate
- item and designation of the spare part see
www.ika.com, spare parts diagram and spare
parts list
- software version.
Repair
Please send in instrument for repair only
after it has been cleaned and is free from
any materials which may constitute a health
hazard.
For repair, please request the “Decontamination
Certificate” form IKA
®
or use the download
printout of it from IKA
®
website: www.ika.com.
If you require servicing, return the instrument in its
original packaging. Storage packaging is not suffi-
cient. Please also use suitable transport packaging.