4
Warnings and Safety Information
  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 MA35 
moisture analyzer. Keep these instruc-
tions 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 on 
 samples. Any improper use of the 
 analyzer can endanger persons and 
may result in damage to the analyzer 
or other material assets.
! Do not use this moisture analyzer in a 
hazardous area; operate it only under 
the ambient conditions specified in 
these instructions.
! If you use electrical equipment in 
installations and under ambient 
 conditions subject to stricter safety 
standards than those described in the 
manual, you must comply with the 
provisions as specified in the applica-
ble regulations for installation in your 
country.
–  The moisture analyzer may be operat-
ed only by qualified persons who are 
familiar with the properties of the 
sample to be analyzed.
! Make sure before getting started that 
the voltage rating printed on the 
 manufacturer’s label is identical to 
your local line voltage (see “Connect-
ing the Moisture Analyzer to AC 
Power” in the chapter entitled 
 “Getting  Started”).
–  The analyzer comes with a power 
 supply that has a grounding conduc-
tor.
–  The only way to switch the power off 
completely is to unplug the power 
cord.
–  Position the power cord so that it 
 cannot touch any hot areas of the 
moisture analyzer.
–  Use only extension cords that meet 
the applicable standards and have a 
protective grounding conductor.
–  Disconnecting the ground conductor is 
prohibited.
–  Connect 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 or connections of cables 
not supplied by Sartorius and must 
check and, if necessary, correct these 
 modifications. On request,  Sartorius 
will provide information on the 
 minimum  operating  specifications.
–  Protect the analyzer from contact with 
liquid
–  If there is visible damage to the 
equipment or power cord, unplug the 
equipment and lock it in a secure place 
to ensure that it cannot be used for 
the time being.