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SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block:
Operation & Instruction Manual
General Information
Safety & Hazard Information
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The SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block should only be operated by properly trained personnel using
standard laboratory safety practices.
• Review Safety Data Sheets for all materials used or generated during the operation of the SimpleDist®
Micro heating block.
• It is highly recommended that the SimpleDist® Micro heating block be set up and operated in a
chemical fume hood with a face velocity of not less than 100 CFM.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suitable for use with caustic and corrosive
materials.
• Consult your in-house electrician to be certain the SimpleDist® Micro System power cord is properly
grounded.
• The SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block contains electrical circuits and devices and components operating
at dangerous voltages. Contact with these circuits, devices and components can cause serious injury or
painful electric shock.
• Proper grounding is essential to avoid a potentially serious electric shock hazard. Ensure that there is
an internal ground connection between the metal base of the system and the 3-pin, earth-grounded
receptacle.
• For safety reasons a separate power outlet receptacle should be provided for each unit in the system.
Do not use extension cords or outlet adaptors. Make certain each power outlet is earth-grounded at the
grounding pin.
• Application of the wrong supply voltage can create a fire hazard and a potentially serious shock hazard,
and could seriously damage the SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block system.
• Do not operate the SimpleDist® Micro heating block in the vicinity of combustible material.
• Users should be aware of potential dangers from heating certain types of compounds. Such dangers
may include explosion or the release of toxic or flammable gases.
• Avoid breathing any vapors that may come off of the SimpleDist® Micro heating block; they may be
harmful or fatal.
• Use extreme caution when operating the SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block. During operation the
surfaces around the heater assembly will get HOT. Do not touch the outer surface. Plastic and graphite
surfaces of the SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block may be too hot to safely touch with bare hands.
• Do not attempt to operate the SimpleDist® Micro heating block over 150°C.
• Do not move the SimpleDist® Micro heating block while hot.
• The power should be kept plugged into its outlet until the unit has cooled down.
• Unplug the SimpleDist® Micro heating block from the outlet prior to cleaning exterior surfaces. Wipe
with damp sponge or towel after each use, first with mild sodium bicarbonate or similar solution
followed by DI or distilled water. Avoid solutions on or near the controls.
• If boil over does occur during operation of the SimpleDist® Micro heating block, immediately wipe the
system down with neutralizing solution, such as a mild solution of sodium bicarbonate.
• Always lift the SimpleDist® Micro Heating Block from the bottom of the unit.
Note:
The above list contains some basic recommendations and safety precautions. By no measure should
this list be considered complete. More rigorous enhanced precautions may be necessary while operating
this equipment. Please consult your Safety Manager and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) prior to operating this
equipment. Contact Environmental Express if there are any questions. User assumes all liability for damages
arising from the operation of this equipment.
