PerkinElmer PTP-1, User Manual

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12 . Peltier Temperature Programmer User’s Guide
General Operating Conditions
This instrument has been designed and tested in accordance with the safety requirements of
the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The spectrometer conforms to IEC
publication 61010-2-010 (‘Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use – particular requirements for laboratory equipment for the heating
of materials’) as it applies to IEC Class 1 (earthed) appliances and therefore meets the
requirements of EC Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC.
Only use the instrument indoors and under the following conditions:
Temperature 15
o
C to 35
o
C
Relative Humidity 75% maximum (non-condensing)
If possible, avoid any adjustment, maintenance and repair of the opened, operating
instrument. If any adjustment, maintenance and repair of the opened instrument are
necessary, this must be done by a responsible person who is aware of the hazard involved.
Whenever it is likely that the instrument is unsafe, make it inoperative. The instrument may
be unsafe if it:
• Shows visible damage;
• Fails to perform the intended measurement;
• Has been subjected to prolonged storage in unfavorable conditions;
•
Has been subjected to severe transport stresses.