IKA KS 501 digital - Manual (Page 4)

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HS_KS 501 digital_092012
 Scheduled Use
By using different attachments, the IKA ® -shakers HS 501 digital and KS 501 digital are
suitable for mixing liquids in bottles, flasks, separating funnels, test tubes and dishes
with a maximum shaking weight of 15 kg.
The HS 501 digital produces a to and fro shaking motion and the KS 501 digital an
orbital one.
 Unpacking
Please unpack the instrument carefully and look out for any damage. It is important
to recognize a transportation damage already when unpacking. If this is the case, an
immediate factual report is required (mail, rail or forwarding agency).
 Setting-up the Instrument
Please take care for the instrument to stand unobstructed. Attention has to be paid to
the ambient conditions (temperature and humidity) listed in Technical Data. Any direct
exposure to the sun should be avoided.
Safety Warning:
The instrument has to be placed upon a sturdy laboratory table with level surface and
with no other objects on it.
The instrument must not be operated in rooms with explosion hazards.
 Starting-up
Before starting the instrument, please check the conformity between the voltage
indicated on the ID-plate and your mains voltage. If they do not agree, the instrument
must not be operated. The instrument has to be connected to an earthed socket.
The shaking intensity is selected on the front side potentiometer “Mot“.
Attention:
As the instrument is starting with the set speed, we recommend to set the potentiometer
“Mot“ to the left-hand stop (minimum speed) before starting it.
The instrument is switched on by turning the timer rotary knob clockwise. Position
I is for permanent operation. The duration of operation can be set infinitely variably
from 0 - 56 minutes. The timer rotary knob can be reset any time, yet it may not exceed
position 0.
By turning the timer rotary knob to position 0, the instrument is switched off.