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1. Safety Information
As with any electrical device, safety precautions need to be taken. Before connecting with
the electrical supply, check the voltage is within the range stated at the rating label and
that the device is earthed. Place the unit in a safe and dry location. The unit MUST NOT
touch anything in the surrounding area. Always follow the safety precautions for chemicals/
dangerous materials, and Hot Surface.
Environmental Conditions
Ensure the instrument is installed and operated strictly in the following conditions:
< = 95 % RH, 75 KPa-106 Kpa. Altitude must not exceed 2000 meters.
Avoiding Electrical Shock
Please follow the guidelines below to ensure safe operation of the unit. The Starlab Dry Bath
Heating System has been designed for use with shielded wires, thus minimising any potential
shock hazard to the user. Starlab does not recommend the use of unshielded wires.
1.
NEVER connect/disconnect wire leads from the power jacks when the red indicator light
on the START button is on, or when “RUNNING” is displayed on the LCD screen.
2.
WAIT at least 5 seconds after stopping a run before handling output leads or connected
apparatus.
3.
ALWAYS make sure that your hands or gloves, the work area and any instruments used,
are clean and dry before making any connections or operating the power supply.
4.
ONLY connect the power cord to a properly grounded AC outlet.
Avoiding Damage to the Instrument
1.
Do not attempt to operate if the unit is damaged in any way.
2.
Protect the unit from physical damage, corrosive agents, and extreme temperatures
(direct sunlight etc).
3.
For proper ventilation, the unit should be situated and operated with at least 10 cm
of clear space behind and at least 5 cm of clear space on either side.
4.
Do not operate the Starlab Dry Bath Heating System in high humidity environments
(> 95 %), or where condensation may occur.
5.
Before using any cleaning or decontamination method (except those recommended in
this manual), you should check with Starlab or your Starlab distributor that the
proposed method will not damage the equipment.
