Retsch RM 200 - Manual (Page 32)

11/6/2012 32  Retsch GmbH 0002
Summary of safety regulations for the RM200
Process Action Danger
Safety Injury to persons and damage to the
machine caused through non-observance of
the safety instructions Claims for damages in any form are
excluded
Transport Do not knock, vibrate or throw the RM200
during transport Electronic and mechanical components
can be damaged
Keep the packing material for the duration of
the guarantee Complaint and return of the
equipment in inadequate packing
material puts your guarantee claim at
risk
Temperature
variations
If there are temperature variations protect
the RM200 from condensed water Electronic components can be
damaged
Supplied items If the delivery is incomplete and/or there is
transport damage you must inform the
transporter and Retsch GmbH immediately
(within 24 hrs). Later complaints may possibly not be
considered.
Ambient
temperature
Drops below 5°C
Exceeds 40°C
Electronic and mechanical components
may be damaged.
Performance data are changed to an
unknown extent.
Atmospheric
humidity
Exceeds 80% at
temperatures up to 31°C
Electronic and mechanical components
can be damaged.
Performance data are changed to an
unknown extent.
Electrical
connection
Power supply does not agree with the values
on the type plate
Fault current protective switch must be
provided in the power supply
Mechanical and electronic components
can be damaged.
Prevents current surge if there is an
electrical defect in the machine.
Installing the
mortar
Ensure that the mortar is properly engaged
in the plate slot. Mortar and pestle can be damaged.
Installing the
pestle
Ensure that the pestle engages properly. The pestle can fall out when closing
the hood and damage the mortar.
Scraper pressure Set too high Rapid wear to be expected.
Contaminates the sample to a greater
extent than expected.
Increases the motor load and can
cause
switching off through
overloading.
Crushing
Mixing
Milling Do not push sample material into the
opening with your fingers.
Do not push sample material in using
objects.
Do not add sample material in batches.
Fingers can be squeezed.
Mortar, pestle and scraper can be
damaged, danger of injury.
Mortar and pestle can become
blocked.
Checks Check hood switch regularly Danger of injury if there is a defect
and the machine is open in operation.
Cleaning Do not clean with running water. Danger to life through current
surge