About this Manual
This user Manual contains instructions which must be followed in order that the product is operated
correctly.
General Notes
Please observe the following safety precautions:
1.
Fill the tank prior to connection to power supply.
2.
Connect only to a power supply with the corresponding voltage to that specified on the rating
label positioned on the rear of the unit.
3.
Ensure the power supply has a safety earth (ground) terminal.
4.
Ensure the mains switch and power supply connector are accessible during use.
5.
The mains supply cord fitted to this products is a heat resistant type and should be replaced by
an equivalent type.
6.
Do not block ventilation slots during use.
7.
Always follow good laboratory practice by ensuring substances being heated present no risk of a
hazard (explosion, implosion or release of toxic or flammable gases) or that these have been
addressed. When heating substances where liberation of gases occurs suitable extraction should
be used.
8.
Use only liquids specified in this Instruction Manual within their specified temperature range.
9.
Use caution when topping up or draining the tank as the liquid in the tank may be very hot or
cold.
10.
Drain before moving the bath. Allow the liquid to cool to 50°C or heat up to 10°C or above
before draining.
11.
Use caution when refilling as a hot heating element can create scalding steam.
12.
Always use a lid or layer of polypropylene spheres when operating at temperatures above 60°C.
Take care when lifting the lid. Steam and hot vapours can cause scalding.
13.
Always use the display or a thermometer to check the temperature - do not touch liquid.
14.
If this product is not used in accordance with these instructions, then basic safety protection
afforded by the water bath may be affected.
15.
Check the operation of the low liquid level float switch regularly.
16.
Before using any cleaning or decontamination method except those recommended, check with
your distributor that the proposed method will not damage the equipment.
Amendments
Issue 1
February
2004
New book dedicated to NE4T’s.
Issue 2
December
2004
Amendment to Service Diagram.
Issue 3
December
2005
Updated to service diagram.
Issue 4
August
2006
Update for WEE, DOC, accessories, overview, cleaning
Issue 5
November
2006
Anti-bacterial paint finish
Issue 6
May
2013
Updated with E version instructions.
Symbols
HOT SURFACES
Paragraphs marked by this symbol indicate that a potential hazard to your personal
safety exists from heated surfaces or other appendages on the outside or inside of
the equipment.
CAUTION
This icon accompanies text and/or other international symbols dealing with potential
damage to equipment. When present, it indicates that there is a potential danger of
equipment damage may occur if information stated within the "CAUTION" paragraph
is not adhered to or procedures are executed incorrectly.
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PROTECTIVE EARTH OR GROUND TERMINAL
Protective earth conductor terminal.
