Safe-Air
2
MF50
1.0 I
NTRODUCTION
1.1
The Safe-Air
The Safe-Air is designed for use as a safe heat source for a variety of medical and industrial
applications where it can often replace a Bunsen burner, thereby minimising the risk of igniting
inflammable items such as latex gloves. It produces of stream of air, electrically heated to
approximately 400°C. It operates from a standard UK 13 Amps socket.
The current version was introduced in late 2003, and is painted white. Earlier versions were
painted light grey. Any differences relevant to the operator are mentioned in this manual.
1.2
Switches & Lights
1.3
Warning Symbols
2.0 I
NSTALLATION
2.1
Unpacking & Handling the Safe-Air
Remove the unit from the box, and check that no packing remains inside the nozzle.
Do not connect the unit to the electrical supply while it is in its box or while it is inside any other
container. Do not place it in its box or another container while hot.
Always lift or move the unit by the black grip around the centre of the body. Do not lift it by the
supply cable or by the nozzle.
2.2
Siting & Setting Up the Safe-Air
Place the unit in a well ventilated area.
Be aware that the process the unit is used for could trigger nearby smoke alarms.
Keep the unit away from water or other liquids.
Avoid placing the unit unnecessarily on or near inflammable materials.
Position the unit at a safe distance from other objects. At least 150mm distance is recommended.
When in use, the nozzle should face away from the operator and from other people in the vicinity.
2.3
Electrical Connections
The unit is designed for a 240V AC 1-phase live and neutral supply and is fitted with a lead
terminating in a moulded standard domestic 3-pin plug, fused at 3 Amps. Replacement of the plug
or fuse should not be necessary, but if required should only be undertaken by an electrician or
suitably qualified person. The live and neutral must be wired with correct polarity; the colour
codes of the supply lead are:
brown=live blue=neutral green/yellow=earth (ground)
It is advisable to connect the unit to the electrical supply through an RCD safety device.
Ensure that the power supply to which the unit is to be connected is not overloaded by other
equipment.
OFF
ON
ON/OFF Switch. The rocker switch lights up in green when the unit is
switched on.
WARNING
The exit nozzle at the top of the unit gets hot.
Do not touch the exit nozzle.
