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CORNING SCHOLAR 170 HOT PLATE AND SCHOLAR 171 STIRRER
4.0 Warnings
Do not immerse unit for cleaning.
Do not remove or modify ground power plug. Use only properly grounded
outlets to avoid shock hazard.
Do not use insulating materials, such as a sand bath, on top of this product
when heating.
Use caution when heating volatile materials, top surface and element can
reach the “Flash Point” temperature of many chemicals.
Not explosion-proof or spark-proof.
Use appropriate hand and eye protection when handling hazardous chemicals.
Do not modify the unit electrically or mechanically without Corning’s
written approval as personal injury or product damage may occur.
5.0 Heating Operation and Controls
To operate the unit, turn the dial until the dial indicator lines up with the
desired dial setting. The Corning® Scholar PC-170 Hot Plate will not heat
when the dial setting is turned to the “OFF” position. The following table
details approximate temperatures for various dial settings.
Dial
Setting
Approx. Temp. (°C)
Low
60
2
100
3
140
4
160
5
200
6
230
High
360
NOTE:
Temperatures shown are approximate “no load” values. Variables
affecting actual temperature may include environment conditions, dial setting
position, and top loading.
6.0 Stirring Operation and Controls
To operate the unit, turn the dial until the dial indicator lines up with the
desired dial setting. The stir range is 100 to 1,600 rpm. The Corning Scholar
PC-171 Stirrer will not stir when the dial setting is turned to the “OFF” position.
