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1. Safety
The following symbols marked on the equipment mean:
Caution: Read these operating instructions fully before use and pay particular
attention to sections containing this symbol.
Attention: Suivre attentivement les instructions avant l’usage et prêtez une attention
particulière aux sections comportant ce symbole.
Caution: Surfaces can become hot during use.
Attention: Les surfaces peuvent devenir brûlantes pendent l’usage.
Caution: Risk of electric shock. Before attempting any service to this unit remove
power cord from the rear of the unit.
Attention: Risque électrique! Débrancher la prise arrière de réparer l’appareil.
Always observe the following safety precautions:
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Use only as specified by the operating instructions or the intrinsic protection may
be impaired. After transport or storage in humid conditions, dry out the unit
before connecting it to the supply voltage. During drying out the intrinsic
protection may be impaired. Allow unit to dry out for 4 hours minimum.
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Connect only to a power supply with a voltage corresponding to that on the serial
number label.
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Connect only to a power supply that provides a Protective Earth terminal.
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Before moving, disconnect at the power supply socket. Do not remove the plug.
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Do not check the temperature by touch, but instead use the temperature display.
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To reduce the risk of eye injury during high temperature operation, use safety
goggles or spectacles.
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Do not touch surfaces that become hot during high temperature operation.
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To protect from fire and other possible hazards, ensure that the operating
temperature is less than the maximum operating temperature of your sample
material.
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Ensure that the power switch is easily accessible during use.
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If liquid is spilled inside the unit, disconnect it from the power supply and have it
checked by a competent person.
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It is the user’s responsibility to carry out appropriate decontamination if
hazardous material is spilled on or inside the equipment.
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The Power Cord supplied with the unit is the disconnect means.
