ECO GOLD25/08/2011/ YACE0088 General remarks 92 General remarks2.1 Description of the deviceThis device is a laboratory thermostat. It is obtainable as:Immersion thermostat (optionally with cooling coil), which is used for heating (and optionally for cooling)liquids.Heating bath and circulation thermostat, designated in the following as a heating thermostat, which isused for heating liquids.Heating bath and circulation thermostat (a cooling/heating thermostat), also designated in the followingas a "cooling thermostat", which is used for cooling and heating liquids.2.2 Intended applicationThis LAUDA thermostat is manufactured exclusively for cooling/heating liquid baths. In the case of theimmersion thermostat the baths used must have methods of secure mounting.• The device may only be put into operation in suitable interior rooms.• Operation up to a height of 2000 m above sea level is admissible.The devices must only be operated as intended and under the conditions stated in these operating in-structions. Any other operating mode is not regarded as used as intended.The thermostat may only be operated with the following heat transfer liquids:• Aqua 90• Kryo 20• Kryo 30• Kryo 51• Ultra 350• Therm 180• Therm 200• Therm 240• Decalcified waterTake into account the properties of the heat transfer liquids. (Ì 6.4)2.3 Use other than that intendedThe device must not be used:• for medical/pharmaceutical applications• in areas subject to explosion hazards• when sited outdoors• with combustible or highly flammable gases or liquids• for heating or cooling foodstuffs.2.4 Responsibility of the operating body - safety informationThe operating body is responsible for the qualifications of the operating personnel.− The thermostat must only be configured, installed, maintained and repaired by specialist personnel.− Persons operating the device must be instructed in their work by a specialist.− Make sure that specialist personnel and operators have read and understood the operating instruc-tions.− The device must be used as intended (Ì 2.2).