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Safety instructions
General information
DANGER
Always wear personal protective
equipment in accordance with the
hazard class of the media being
worked with - otherwise there are
dangers due to spraying liquids, and
release of toxic or flammable gases.
NOTE
Please read the instruction manual
in full before use and follow the
safety instructions.
• Keep the
instruction
manual in a
place where
it can be
accessed easily.
• Ensure that only trained staff use the device.
• Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational health
and safety and accident prevention regulations.
• The device and all parts of the device must not be used on
people or animals.
• Do not expose human or human body parts to vacuum.
For protection of the equipment
WARNING
Ensure that the substances used
with the device are compatible
with the materials of the device
parts that come into contact with
the product; see the chapter “Prod-
uct contact parts”.
Work with the device
DANGER
You can
prevent
the
release
of
solvent vapours
into the atmosphere
using a
the downstream emis-
sion condenser VSE1.
WARNING
Inhaling or coming into contact
with media
such
as
poisonous
liquids,
gases, spray mists,
vapours,
dusts or biological materials can
endanger the health of the user.
Ensure that all connections are
well sealed and free of leaks if you
are working with such media.
• The vacuum pump IKA Vacstar control must only be operated
under the conditions described in the chapter “Technical data”.
• Prevent release of the materials. Take measures to protect
staff and the environment.
• Pay attention to possible interactions or chemical or physical
reactions when working with media at reduced pressure and
increased temperature.
• There can be electrostatic processes between the medium
and the device which can lead to direct danger.
• Some medium may be released due to the residual leakage
rate of the device.
• Before commissioning check that all the housing parts are
present and fastened to the device.
• Do not lift the pump if the handle is loose and the handle
securing screw (Fig. 2, 5) is loose or missing!
• Only switch ON the pump if the pump is standing vertically.
• Connect the hose connections (INLET-OUTLET) and interfaces
in
accordance
with the
labelling
on the
device
and the
operating instructions.
• Ensure that the temperature of the evacuated medium is be-
low its ignition temperature. The pumping process (compres-
sion) increases the temperature of the medium additionally.
• Ensure that vapours containing solvent cannot be sucked into
the pump.
• Prevent occurence of explosive mixtures; if appropriate con-
nect inert gas for ventilation and/or thinning.
• Do not use the pump to create pressure.
• Observe the permitted pressure at the inlet and outlet side;
see the chapter “Technical data”.
• The gas flow must only be regulated/throttled in the suc-
tion-side line.
• When using the emission condenser VSE1 ensure that the
coolant is flowing freely.
CAUTION
The specified settings
on the
rating
plate must coincide with the actual
mains supply.
• The device is only disconnected from the mains supply when
the power or device plug is removed.
• The socket for the power cord set must be easy to access.
Device setup
DANGER
Do not use the device in explosive
atmospheres, it is not EX-protected.
In order to avoid injury to persons
and damage to property, observe
the relevant protective and acci-
dent prevention measures when
processing hazardous substances.
• Set up the device in accordance with the chapter “Setting up”
and connect the connection lines and interfaces as described.
• Set up the device control in a spacious area on an even, sta-
ble, clean, non-slip, dry and fireproof surface.
• Never work with a faulty or incorrectly connected device.
• Connect the vacuum pump to an exhaust line. Ensure that
the exhaust line cannot be kinked! The maximum permitted
length for the exhaust line is 2 metres.
• Prevent occurence of explosive mixtures; if appropriate con-
nect inert gas for ventilation and/or thinning.
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