Imlab Topolino User manual
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Contents
Safety instructions
Page
Safety instructions 7
Correct use 8
Unpacking 8
Operation 8
Maintenance and cleaning 9
Warranty 9
Technical data 9
• Read the operating instructions in full before starting up
and follow the safety instructions.
• Keep the operating instructions in a place where they can be ac-
cessed by everyone.
• Ensure that only trained staff work with the appliance.
• Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational health and
safety and accident prevention regulations.
Caution - Magnetism! Effects of the magnetic field have
to be taken into account (e.g. data storage media, cardiac
pacemakers...).
• Wear your personal protective equipment in accordance with the
hazard category of the media to be processed. Otherwise there is
a risk from:
- splashing and evaporation of liquids
- ejection of parts
• The appliance is not suitable for manual operation.
• Set up the appliance in a spacious area on an even, stable, clean,
non-slip, dry and fireproof surface.
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Source language: German • The feet of the appliance must be clean and undamaged.
• Position the knob at the left stop before starting up. Gradually
increase the speed. Reduce the speed if
- the medium splashes out of the vessel because the speed is
too high
- the appliance is not running smoothly
- the container moves on the base plate.
• Check the appliance and accessories beforehand for damage.
• Do not used damaged components. Only replace damaged parts
with spare parts identical to the original in function and quality.
• Beware of and avoid hazards due to
- flammable materials
- glass breakage
- incorrect container size
- overfilling of media
- unsafe condition of container or of the complete assembly.
• Only process media that will not react dangerously to the extra en-
ergy produced through processing. This also applies to any energy
produced in other ways, e.g. through light irradiation.
• It may be possible for wear debris from rotating accessory parts to
reach the material being processed.
• Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres, with haz-
ardous substances or under water.
• The appliance must only be disconnected from the mains supply
by pulling out the plug-in power supply unit.
• The centre of gravity of the assembly must lie within the the
surface on which it is set up.
• The device will automatically restart following any interruption to
the power supply.
• The appliance may heat up when in use.
• The voltage stated on the type plate must correspond to the
mains voltage.
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• Use
- for mixing liquids
• Range of use
- Laboratories - Schools - Pharmacies
• Unpacking
- Please unpack the device carefully
- In the case of any damage a detailed report must be sent imme-
diately (post, rail or forwarder).
• Contents of package
- Magnetic stirrer
-
Power supply unit with exchangeable adapters
- Operating instructions
• Starting up
- Set the knob to the left stop (you will hear and feel it clicking
into place).
- Place a magnetic rod in a vessel which is penetrable for
magnetic field lines and fill the vessel with the medium to be
processed.
- Place the vessel on the centre of the heating plate.
- Connect the appliance to a socket (the voltage stated on the
nameplate must correspond to the mains voltage).
- Set the speed using the knob (Turn to right to increase speed;
turn to left to reduce speed).
• Shutting down
- Set the knob to the left stop (you will hear and feel it clicking into
place), the motor is switched off.
- Disconnect appliance from mains when not in use.
Correct use
Unpacking
Operation
• Protect the appliance and accessories from bumps and impacts.
• The appliance and the power supply unit are maintenance-free
and must not be opened.
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The device is maintenance-free.
Cleaning
For cleaning disconnect the plug-in power supply
unit.
Only use cleansing agents which have been recommended by IKA.
Use to remove:
Dyes isopropyl alcohol
Construction materials isopropyl alcohol/water containing surfactant
Cosmetics isopropyl alcohol/water containing surfactant
Foodstuffs water containing surfactant
Fuels water containing surfactant
Do not allow moisture to get into the appliance when cleaning.
-Wear protective gloves when cleaning the device.
-Please consult with IKA before using any cleaning or decontain-
ation methods, other than those recommended here.
Maintenance and cleaning
In accordance with IKA warranty conditions, the warranty period
is 24 months. For claims under the warranty please contact your
local dealer. You may also send the machine directly to our factory,
enclosing the delivery invoice and giving reasons for the claim. You
will be liable for freight costs.
The warranty does not cover worn out parts, nor does it apply to
faults resulting from improper use, insufficient care or maintenance
not carried out in accordance with the instructions in this operating
manual.
Warranty
Technical data
Rated voltage VAC 100 - 240
Rated frequency Hz 50/60
Input power W 10
Output power W 7.2
Speed (adjustable) rpm 0 / 300...1800 ±25%
Operating time % 100
Ambient temperature °C +5 ... +40
Ambient humidity (relative) % 80
EN 60529 protection class IP 21
Pollution degree 2
Overvoltage category II
Protection class III
Transport temperature °C -25 to +70
Storage temperature °C -10 to +70
Operation at a terestrial altitude m max. 2000 above sea level
Test tube size (max.) mm ø 80
Stirring bar (max.) mm ø 6 x 30
Max. stirring quantity ml 250
Dimensions mm 95 x 115 x 37
Weight kg 0.32
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