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SAFE OPERATIONS
1. When operating this unit always wear safety eye protection
and suitable safety apparel for the material being stirred.
2. Do not operate this unit unattended.
3. Set up the stirrer in a spacious area on a stable, clean, non-
slip, dry, and reproof surface. The center of gravity of the
assembly must lie within the surface on which it is set up.
4. Do not operate the stirrer in explosive atmospheres with
hazardous substances.
5. Do not pour liquid over the unit. Never immerse unit
underwater.
6. Do not modify this unit or attach any accessory that is not
included with the Ultra-Thin Digital Mini Magnetic Stirrer or is
not an accessory manufactured by Burrell Scientic, LLC for
this unit.
7. Do not use the stirrer if it, or its accessories, are damaged.
8. In all cases, stir vessels with closures or rubber stoppers.
9. Reduce the motor speed if the liquid splashes out of the
vessel, stirrer is not running smoothly, or vessel moves on the
base plate.
10. If the procedure you are using involves gases or creates a
hazardous environment – perform such testing in a properly
ventilated fume hood. Keep in mind that working with
combustible or ammable materials may result in additional
hazards. Only process liquids that will not react dangerously to
the extra energy produced through stirring. This also applies
to any extra energy produced in other ways, i.e. through light
irradiation.
11. Beware of hazards due to combustible liquid with a low boiling
temperature, incorrect container size or unsafe condition of
container, and overlling of liquid.
12. When using the PTFE-coated magnetic bars, please note the
following: Chemical reactions of PTFE occur in contact with
molten or dissolved alkaline and alkaline-earth metals, as
well as with ne particle powders of metals of the 2. and 3.
group of the periodical system at temperatures above 300-
400°C. Only elementary uorine, chlorine triuoride, and
