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In the event of a heater element becoming damaged or open circuit the following
procedure should be adopted for its replacement.
9.3.1.
Unplug or disconnect the mantle from the mains electricity supply.
9.3.2.
Remove the crosshead fixing screws from the lid and lift the lid off.
9.3.3.
Disconnect the lid to base earth wire.
9.3.4.
Remove the three M3 cartridge retention nuts and disconnect the cold leads
from the temperature controller PCB.
9.3.5.
Reverse this process to fit the new cartridge assembly.
9.3.6.
Replace the earth lead and base and refasten using the previously removed
crosshead fixing screws.
9.3.7.
The responsible body shall check the electrical safety of the product before
further use.
9.4.
Spillage and Decontamination.
In the event of spillage or glassware fracture, do not touch the mantle. Disconnect
the product from the mains electrical supply. Allow the product to cool. Wearing
suitable hand protection (giving due consideration to substances that were being
heated) carefully remove any pieces of broken glassware. If decontamination is
necessary, see section below. Otherwise wipe off all excess liquid from the mantle
and surrounding area using an absorbent soft cloth. Drain off any residual fluid
retained in the mantle. In the case of excessive spillage/ flask fracture, invert the
mantle and allow it to drain for a minimum of one hour. Then place the complete
mantle, the correct way up, in a heated oven at 60°C for a minimum period of 24
hours.
If in doubt please consult Customer Support. Refer to section 11.
If the equipment has been exposed to contamination, the
Responsible Body is responsible for carrying out appropriate
decontamination. If hazardous material has been spilt on or inside
the equipment, decontamination should only be undertaken under the control
of the Responsible Body with due recognition of possible hazards. Before
using any cleaning or decontamination method, the Responsible Body should
check with the manufacturer the proposed method will not damage the
equipment.
Prior to further use, the Responsible Body shall check the electrical safety of
the unit. Only if all safety requirements are met can the unit be used again.
The above procedure is intended as a guide. Should spillage occur with a toxic
or hazardous fluid then special precautions may be necessary.
Decontamination Certificate.
Note:
In the event of this equipment or any part of the unit becoming damaged, or
requiring service, the item(s) should be returned to the manufacturer for repair
accompanied by a completed decontamination certificate.
Copies of the Certificate are available from Distributor/Manufacturer.
At the end of life, this product must be accompanied by a completed
Decontamination Certificate.
