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3. Safety warnings and
precautions
If the equipment is not used in the manner described in this manual the
protection provided might be impaired
This equipment is designed to operate under the following conditions: -
For indoor use only
Use in a well ventilated area
Ambient temperature range + 5°C to + 40°C
Altitude to 2000 m
Relative humidity not exceeding 80%
Mains supply fluctuation not exceeding 10%
Over-voltage category II IEC60364-4-443
Pollution degree 2
Use with a minimum distance all around of 200 mm from walls or other items
The unit should be carried using both hands.
Never move or carry the unit when in use or connected to the mains electricity supply.
In the case of mains interruption, a fault or electrical failure, the unit will continue
to operate on restoration of the electricity supply or removal of the fault.
3.1. Electrical Installation
WARNING:
Lethal voltages inside the Hybridization Oven casing. Always
switch the Hybridization Oven/Shaker off and remove the plug from the
electrical socket before performing any cleaning or maintenance of the
instrument.
IMPORTANT:
The Hybridization Oven/Shaker has been supplied with a cordset and
plug. Check that the appropriate plug for your electrical supply has been included.
If there is any doubt consult a qualified electrician and inform your local GE
Healthcare sales office.
Should the plug require replacement in the future, the following information should
be noted:
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN/YELLOW
Earth
BLUE Neutral
BROWN Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this item may not correspond with
the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
• The wire which is coloured green/yellow must be connected to the terminal in
the plug which is marked with the letter ‘E’ or by the earth symbol or colours
green or green/yellow.
• The wire, which is coloured blue, must be connected to the terminal, which is
marked with the letter ‘N’ or coloured black.
• The wire, which is coloured brown, must be connected to the terminal, which is
marked ‘L’ or coloured red.
• Fit the plug with the appropriate fuse. Always replace the plug cover, never use
the plug without the cover.
The GE Healthcare Hybridization Oven/Shaker is intended for research use only
and not for any other purpose.
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THIS INSTRUMENT MUST BE
EARTHED
IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN