Yamato Scientific RE550 Evaporators, Rotary - Manual (Page 5)

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Safety Information
Safety Precautions
If the motor overloads - stop operation immediately.
If you continue operation under abnormal conditions, the motor will stop automatically. If the
motor stops, turn the control knob to the minimum and turn off the power switch.
＊ ＊ ＊ ＊Overload condition exists when the motor surface temperature reaches more than 90 ℃ ℃ ℃ ℃. .. .
A cause of motor overheating is seized ball bearings.
Make sure that the volume knob indicates “min” before turning the unit on.
Make sure that the control knob is at “min”. If the control knob is not turned to “min”, the
evaporation flask turns round when you turn on the power switch.
Move the lift up or down after you stop rotation of the evaporation flask.
If the lift is moved up or down while the evaporation flask is rotating, scalding may occur due to
dispersing of hot water. Be sure to move the lift after turning the control knob to the minimum.
Never fail to ground the unit.
This unit uses a 3-conductor power cord (including ground wire). Be sure to ground the unit for
safety.
Flammable chemicals
This unit is not explosion proof. Do not use in flammable or explosive gas environments and do
not evaporate explosive substances.
The flask clamp is very springy. Be careful not to break the glass apparatus.
The enclosed flask clamp is very springy to hold the glass apparatus firmly. Be careful not to
break the glass.