Chapter 1 – Safety
TestEquity TEC1 Thermoelectric Temperature Chamber
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Chapter 1 – Safety Instructions
Introduction
Follow all CAUTION notices to prevent damage to the chamber or your test sample. Failure to
follow all CAUTION notices may void your warranty. CAUTION may also indicate a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate personal
injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
The safety alert symbol
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precedes a general CAUTION or WARNING statement.
The electrical hazard symbol
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precedes an electric shock hazard CAUTION or WARNING
statement.
Installation Safety Notices
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WARNING:
The power cord is equipped with a grounded/polarized plug. To prevent a
shock hazard, DO NOT defeat the ground or polarization feature. This device
MUST be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized outlet.
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CAUTION:
This chamber is designed for operation in a conditioned laboratory
environment. Operation above 27°C (80°F) will have a significant impact on
low-temperature operation.
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CAUTION:
For optimum performance, there should be a minimum of 4-inch clearance
between the fans on the back of the chamber and a wall. Operation of the
chamber directly against a wall will result in 25% less cooling capacity.
Operation Safety Notices
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CAUTION:
The “EZ-Zone PM User’s Manual” is a general manual and is written by the
manufacturer, Watlow, for a wide variety of applications and configurations.
Not all features or functions are applicable. Only the capabilities of a model
PM6R1CC-2AAAAAA, as described on page 112 of the “EZ-Zone PM
User’s Manual” are applicable.
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CAUTION:
The EZ-Zone Temperature Controller has been properly configured by
TestEquity to match the chamber’s system requirements and to perform
optimally over a wide range of operating conditions. Improper modifications
to these setup values can result in erratic performance and unreliable
operation. Do not attempt to modify the setup values, unless you thoroughly
understand what you are doing. If there is any doubt, please call TestEquity
before proceeding.
