Rice Lake MA37 Sartorius Moisture Analyzer - Manual (Page 5)

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Safety Information
Operating Instructions Moisture Analyzer MA37
Note the IP protection class of the analyzer! Do not allow liquid penetration .
The protection class specifies the suitability of equipment for various environmental
conditions (moisture, foreign bodies) .
Before cleaning the analyzer: Unplug the power supply cable from the socket .
Position the power cable so that it cannot touch the hot surfaces of the analyzer
and is not a trip hazard . Disconnecting the grounding conductor is prohibited .
The device may only be opened by specialized personnel trained by Sartorius .
Danger due to Fire or Explosion!
– Flammable or explosive substances
– Substances containing solvents
– Substances that release flammable or explosive gases or vapors during the drying
process: When working with these types of samples, use a drying temperature
that is low enough to prevent a fire or explosion from occurring .
– If in doubt, carry out a careful risk analysis .
– Wear safety glasses .
– Always work with small sample quantities .
Never leave the analyzer unattended in these cases.
No modifications are permitted to the analyzer .
Symbols Used on the Device
When setting up the moisture analyzer, leave enough space to prevent heat from
building up and to keep the analyzer from overheating:
– 1 m above the analyzer
– 20 cm around the analyzer
The vent above the sample must not be covered or modified in any other way .
During operation do not open the hood, because the heating unit may be very hot .
Do not put any flammable substances on, under, or near the analyzer because
the area around the heating unit will heat up .
Be careful when removing the sample: The sample itself, the heating unit, and the
sample pans may still be extremely hot .
Observe the additional safety and danger information in the following chapters .