Wiggens WH220-HT, Operating Manual

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WIGGENS WH220-HT
3.2. For Your Protection
 Make sure you read and understand all instructions and safety precautions listed in this manual before installing or
operating your instrument.
 Keep the operation instructions in a place where they can be accessed by everyone.
 Ensure that only trained staff work with the appliance.
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Follow the safety instructions, guidelines, occupational health and safety and accident prevention regulations.
 Socket must be earthed (protective ground contact).
 Make sure the product is checked for proper condition regularly (depending on the conditions of use). Regularly
check (at least every 2 months) the proper condition of the mandatory, warning, prohibition and safety labels.
 Connect the instrument to a power socket with earthing contact (PE-protective earth).
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The power supply plug serves as a safe disconnecting device from the line and must always be easily accessible.
 Do not stay in the area below the instrument.
 Never operate damaged equipment.
 Never operate instruments with damaged mains power cables.
 Observe all warning labels.
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Never remove warning labels.
 Be aware of tripping. Never route the connection cable in highly frequented areas!
 Be aware of possible cable damage. Repairs are to be carried out only by qualified service personnel.
 Always turn off the instrument and disconnect the mains cable from the power source before performing any service
or maintenance procedures, or before moving the instrument.
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Warning!
This is not an explosion proof instrument. Do not use with any highly flammable or explosive
materials.
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Warning!
Risk of burns!
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Exercise caution when touching the housing parts and the heating plate. The heating plate can reach temperatures in
excess of 500 °C. Pay attention to the residual heat after switching off.
 Please make sure that the mains cable does not contact the heating plate.
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Warning!
Effects of the magnetic field have to be taken into account.(e.g. data storage media, cardiac
pacemaker…)
 The hot plate / stirrer must only be operated in the presence of an exhaust system!
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When heating with volatile samples, e.g. silicone oil
）
 Never operate the hot plate/stirrer in wet areas!
 Be aware of the danger of electric shocks!
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Warning!
Be aware of the potential danger of a fire outbreak due to overheating!
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Warning!
Wear your personal protective equipment in accordance with the hazard category of the media
to be processed. Otherwise there is a risk from:
-Splashing and evaporation of liquids
-Ejection of parts
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