Installation
1
. All Techne units are supplied with a power cable.
2
. Before connecting the mains supply, check the voltage against the rating plate. Connect the mains
cable to a suitable plug according to the table below. Note that the unit must be earth grounded
to ensure proper electrical safety.
Electrical connections:
220V-240V
110V-120V
Live
Brown
Black
Neutral
Blue
White
Earth ground
Green/yellow
Green
The fused plug supplied with the mains lead for use in the UK is fitted with the following value fuse to
protect the cable: 230V UK 4 AMP
The fuse in the unit protects the unit and the operator
Note that units marked 230V on the rating plate work at 220V; units marked 120V work at 110V. In
both cases, however, the heating rate will degrade by approximately 8%. The rating plate is on the
rear of the unit.
3
. Plug the mains cable into the socket on the rear of the unit.
4
. Place the unit on a suitable bench or flat workspace, or in a fume cupboard if required, ensuring that
the air inlet vents on the underside are free from obstruction.
After use, when you have finished heating samples, remember that parts of the unit may be very hot.
Take the precautions listed earlier.
-4-
