1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety instructions
Comply with the Instructions in this manual and keep it In the vicinity of the unit.
These units must be operated in accordance with the Instruction manual and may only be used
for their Intended applications in order to ensure the safety of personnel, the environment and the
processed items and materials.
Read the Instruction manual carefully and comply with the instructions that it contains to avoid
making mistakes and to prevent any peronal injury or damage to properly.
Unit must be operated by instructed personnel.
Keep unit out of reach of children.
Apart from the Instructions in this manual, the respective national regulations must also be
observed for the installation and operation of this unit (FRG: ZH 1/119, DIN 12 880 Part 1)
The applicable national environmental regulations must be observed for the extraction of exhaust
gases that are produced during heat treatment. Suitable measures must be Implemented to
ensure that such gases are safely led outside (FRG: BlmSchG, UVPG, AbfG, WHG, ChemG, ...).
The unit must not be used to dry or heat substances which may release combustible gases or
vapours Into the atmosphere, which could bum or explode when mixed with air. The unit is
equally unsuitable for the heat treatment of combustible dusts or fibrous materials.
Check the mains lead and connector for damage before using the unit. If there are any signs of
damage, do not connect the unit up to the mains.
The voltage quoted on the rating plate (rated voltage) must agree with the mains supply voltage.
Protective gloves, goggles etc. must be made available to the operator because of the potentially
high operating temperatures.
The surfaces around the opening of the Inner compartment become hot at high operating
temperatures • RISK OF BURNING - Avoid contact with these surfaces.
Ensure that the overtemperature protection device works properly by conducting a functional
check at regular Intervals, every 3 months at least, and check the electrical equipment at least
once a year.
Any work to be conducted on the electrical equipment of the unit may only be performed by a
qualified electrician. The unit must be disconnected from the mains supply before commencing
service or repair work.
Only use approved accessories and approved genuine spare parts. The use of any other parts
may result In unforeseen problems and should be avoided under all circumstances.
The serviceability and safety of the unit can only be guaranteed if the necessary tests,
maintenance, servicing and repair work Is carried out by the Heraeus service personnel or other
agencies who are authorized to act on our behalf.
Heraeus Instruments GmbH cannot accept any liability for any damage that occurs as a result or
improper use or repair work, which has not been performed by Heraeus service centers, or if
parts other than the approved genuine spare parts / accessories are used.
6/34 50 042 750 Issue: May, 1994