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3. SAFETY INFORMATION.
This product has been designed for safe operation when used as detailed in accordance with
the Manufacturers instructions.
NOTE:
Failure to use this equipment in accordance with the manufactures instruction book
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 product.
Replace fuses only with the type as listed in section,
‘Technical
Specifications and
Parts and Accessories’ (See fuse type and rating).
Ensure the Mains Power Supply conforms to rating found on the data
plate located on the back 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 unit in water or fluids.
Do not
spill substances onto the mantle. If spillage does occur,
disconnect unit from mains supply and follow instructions as detailed
in Maintenance. (Section 9).
Do not
cover the mantle whilst in use.
Do not
block or obstruct
ventilation slots / airways.
Do not
leave equipment switched on without a charged flask(s).
Do not
thermally insulate the exposed upper section of the vessel(s),
as the insulation used may obstruct the convection
cooling airways around the rim of the cartridge enclosure and cause
the mantle to overheat.
