sAfETy And InsTALLATIon
operator safety
Please read this manual carefully before using the Tecal 700 Calibrator. If the equipment is not used in
the manner described in this manual the protection provided by the equipment might be impaired.
All Techne instruments are designed to conform to international safety requirements and are fitted with
an over-temperature cut-out. If a safety problem should be encountered then switch off the unit at the
mains socket and remove the plug from the electricity supply.
The following definitions apply to the terms
Warning
and
Caution
:-
Warning
identifies conditions and actions that may pose hazards to the user.
Caution
identifies conditions and actions that may damage the instrument being used.
Warnings
HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DANGEROUS as they can cause serious burns to operators and ignite
combustible material. Users should be aware of the following to avoid personal injury:
•
USE CARE AND WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES TO PROTECT HANDS
•
DO NOT use combustible substances near hot objects
•
DO NOT operate the instrument in the vicinity of inflammable liquids or gases
•
DO NOT operate the instrument under any structure or in a cabinet – clearance of 20cm
on all sides and 1m above the calibrator is recommended
•
NEVER use any liquids or heat transfer fluids such as silicone oil paste as dangerous
fumes may be given off
•
After heating test samples, remember that parts of the instrument, namely
the block and any associated accessories may be very hot.
Cautions
Users should be aware of the following to avoid damage to the instrument:
•
DO NOT use if the cooling fan in the instrument is not working correctly
•
DO NOT operate if the instrument appears damaged or operates abnormally
•
DO NOT place any liquids or heat transfer fluids such as silicone oil paste etc
onto the instrument
•
DO NOT use this instrument if it is excessively wet, dirty or dusty
•
DO NOT interchange slim metric inserts with slim Imperial inserts as they
will become jammed. Slim Inserts are available to suit both models
•
Note that the lifetime of some components can be shortened by continuous
high temperature operation
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