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3.
SAFETY INFORMATION
This product has been designed for safe operation when used as detailed in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE:
Failure to use this equipment in accordance with this instruction manual may
compromise your basic safety protection afforded by the equipment and may invalidate
the warranty / guarantee. The warranty / guarantee does not cover damaged caused by
faulty installation or misuse of the equipment.
3.1.
Prevention of Fire and Electric shock.
To prevent a risk of fire or electric shock,
do not
open your product case
without authorisation. Only qualified Service personnel should attempt to
repair this Controller.
Only replace fuses with the type as listed in Technical Specification section
(See fuse type and rating).
Ensure the Mains Power Supply conforms to rating found on the data plate
located on the base of this product.
Never
operate this equipment without connection to earth / ground. Ensure
the mains supply voltage is correctly earthed / grounded in accordance with
current area legislation.
3.2.
General Safe Operating Practice.
Always follow good laboratory practice when using this Equipment. Give
due recognition to your company’s safety and legislative health & safety
procedures and all associated legislation applicable to your areas of operation.
Check laboratory procedures for substances being heated and ensure all
hazards (e.g. explosion, implosion or the release of toxic or flammable gases)
that might arise have been suitably addressed before proceeding. When
heating certain substances the liberation of hazardous gases may require the
use of a fume cupboard or other means of extraction.
Ensure equipment is used on a clean, dry, non-combustible, solid work surface
with at least 300mm suitable clearance all around from other equipment.
Do not
position the product so that it is difficult to disconnect from the mains
supply.
Do not
touch the heating element or any glass vessel whilst in use
Do not
lean or stretch over equipment, glassware and fixings when in use
Do not
immerse the controller in water or fluids.
Do not
spill substances onto this unit. If spillage does occur, disconnect
unit from mains supply and follow instructions as detailed in Section
‘Maintenance’.
