This moisture analyzer complies with 
the European Council Directives as well 
as international regulations and  
standards for electrical equipment,  
electromagnetic compatibility, and the 
stipulated safety requirements.  
Improper use or handling, however,  
can result in damage and/or injury.
  To prevent damage to the equipment, 
read these operating instructions  
thoroughly before using your moisture 
analyzer. Keep these instructions in  
a safe place.
  Follow the instructions below to ensure 
safe and trouble-free operation of your 
moisture analyzer:
! Use the moisture analyzer only for 
performing moisture analysis of sam-
ples. Any improper use of the analyzer 
can endanger persons and may result  
in damage to the analyzer or other 
material damage
! Do not use this moisture analyzer in a 
hazardous area/location; operate it only 
under the ambient conditions specified 
in these instructions
! Materials liable to catch fire or 
explode may not be used as samples  
for moisture analysis
! The requirements pertaining to 
applicable installation regulations must 
be followed when using electrical 
equipment in systems and environmen-
tal conditions with increased safety 
requirements
–  The moisture analyzer may be operated 
only by qualified persons who are familiar
 
with the properties of the sample to  
be analyzed
! 
Before use, ensure that the voltage rating
 
printed on the manufacturer’s label  
is identical to your local line voltage 
(see “Connecting the Moisture Analyzer 
to AC Power”) in the chapter entitled 
“Getting Started”
–  A power supply, with grounding con-
ductor, is supplied with the device
–  The only way to switch the power off 
completely is to unplug the power cord
–  Position the power cord so that it can-
not come into contact with hot surfaces 
of the moisture analyzer
–  Use only extension cords that meet 
applicable norms and that have  
a protective grounding conductor
–  Disconnecting
 the ground conductor  
is not permitted
–  Use only Sartorius accessories and 
options as these are optimally designed 
for use with your moisture analyzer
  Note on installation:
  The operator shall be responsible  
for any modifications to Sartorius 
equipment and must check and,  
if necessary, correct these modifications. 
On request, Sartorius will provide infor-
mation on the minimum operating 
specifications (in accordance with the 
Standards for defined immunity to 
interference).
–  Protect the moisture analyzer from  
contact with liquid
–  If there is visible damage to the mois-
ture analyzer or power cord:
  unplug the equipment and lock it in  
a secure place to ensure that it cannot 
be used 
! Clean your moisture analyzer in 
accordance with the cleaning instruc-
tions (see “Care and Maintenance”)
  Do not open the analyzer housing.  
If the seal is broken, this will result  
in forfeiture of all claims under the 
manufacturer’s warranty. 
$  Please contact the Sartorius customer 
service center should any problems arise 
with your moisture analyzer.
 
  Warning: Severe burns
–  When setting up the moisture analyzer, 
leave enough space to prevent heat 
from building up and to keep your  
analyzer from overheating:
  –  leave 20 cm around the moisture  
analyzer
  – leave 1 m above the device
–  Do not put any flammable substances 
on, under or near the moisture analyzer 
because the area around the heater unit 
will heat up
–  Be careful when removing the sample 
from the chamber since the sample,  
the heater unit and the sample pan used 
can still be extremely hot
–  Prevent
 excess heat build-up around the 
analyzer
  Potential risk of damage and injury to 
persons with certain samples:
    
 
 
   
 
Fire  Explosion
–  Flammable or explosive substances
–  Substances that contain solvents
–  Substances
 
that
 
release
 
flammable
 
 
or explosive gases or vapors during the 
drying process
  In some cases, it is possible to operate 
the moisture analyzer in an enclosed 
nitrogen atmosphere to prevent the vapor
 
released during drying from coming into 
contact
 
with
 
oxygen
 
in
 
the
 
surrounding
 
atmosphere. Check on a case-to-case 
basis whether this method can be used; 
installation of the analyzer in too small 
an enclosed space may affect functionality
 
of the device (for instance, through 
excessive heat build-up within the ana-
lyzer). When in doubt, perform a risk 
analysis.
  The user assumes liability and  
responsibility for any damage caused.
    
 
 
   
 
Poisoning
 
Caustic burns
–  Substances containing toxic or caustic  
or corrosive components: These may 
only be dried in a fume hood or beneath 
an
 
extraction
 
hood.
 
The
 
value
 
for
 
the
 
“lower toxic limit” in a work area must 
not be exceeded. 
  Corrosion:
–  Substances
 
that
 
release
 
aggressive
 
vapors
 
during the heating process (such as 
acids): In this case we recommend that 
you work with small sample quantities. 
Otherwise vapors may condense on cold 
housing
 
parts
 
and
 
cause
 
corrosion.
  The user assumes liability and  
responsibility
 
for
 
any
 
damage
 
caused.
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Warning and Safety Information