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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 the manufacture
r’s operating instructions
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.
This equipment is classified as Class O (EN60519-2) with regard to over temperature protection
and should be used accordingly.
3.1. Prevention of Fire and Electric Shock.
Ensure the Mains Power Supply conforms to rating found on the
data plate located on the underside of your MEL-TEMP melting
point power supply.
Do not attempt to gain access to the inside of the Power Supply.
There are no serviceable parts inside.
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.
(Consult
your
organization’s practice).
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 MEL-TEMP Melting Point Apparatus so that it is
difficult to connect / disconnect from the Power Supply.
Do not
immerse any part of this equipment in water / fluid.
It is
not
recommended to leave any heating apparatus unattended
during operation.
Only use Original Equipment M
anufacture’s Parts and Accessories.
Ref Section 11.
The equipment is not spark, flame or explosion proof and has not
been designed for use in hazardous areas in terms of BSEN 60079-
14:1997. Keep flammable, low flash point substances away from
the apparatus.
