Sartorius MA150 User Manual

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

Sartorius MA150 Specifications

General

Brand	Sartorius
Model	MA150
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English