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3.
SAFETY INFORMATION.
This product has been designed for safe operation when used as detailed in accordance with
the Manufacture
’s instructions.
NOTE:
Failure to use this equipment in accordance with the manufacture
’s operating instruction
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, Parts and
Accessories and Technical Specifications. (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 with out 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 compa
ny’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.
Do not
position the product so that it is difficult to disconnect
from the mains supply.
Do not
immerse unit in water or fluids.
Do not
spill substances onto this unit. If spillage does occur,
disconnect unit from mains supply and follow instructionas
detailed in Section ‘Maintenance’.
Do not
cover this unit whilst in use.
It is
not
recommended to leave any heating apparatus
unattended during operation.
Only use Original Equipment manufacture
’s spares and
accessories. Ref Section 10.