Model 5503 Compact Chamber
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Operating Manual
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I. Important Safety Information
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The equipment described in this Manual is designed and manufactured to operate within defined
design limits. Any misuse may result in injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment. For safe
operation, the following rules should be observed for installation, use, and maintenance.
Read the
following safety instructions before operating the instrument.
POWER
POWER CORD: Use only the power cord specified for this equipment and certified for the country of use. If the
power (mains) plug is replaced, follow the wiring connections specified for the country of use. When installing
or removing the power plug,
hold the plug, not the cord.
GROUNDING: The power cord provided is equipped with a
3-prong grounded plug (a plug with a third
grounding pin).
This is both a safety feature to avoid electrical shock and a requirement for correct equipment
operation. If the outlet to be used does not accommodate the 3-prong plug, either change the outlet or use a
grounding adapter.
FUSES:
Replace fuses only with those having the required current rating, voltage and specified type such as
normal blow, time delay, etc.
DO NOT
use makeshift fuses or short the fuse holder. This could cause a shock
or fire hazard or severely damage the instrument.
OPERATION
CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE WITH COVERS OR PANELS REMOVED
. Voltages inside the equipment consist of line
(mains) that can be anywhere from 100-240VAC.
DO NOT OPERATE WITH SUSPECTED EQUIPMENT FAILURES.
If any odor or smoke becomes apparent,
turn off the equipment and unplug it immediately. Failure to do so may result in electrical shock, fire or
permanent damage to the equipment. Contact the factory for further instructions.
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE:
Operating the equipment in the presence of
flammable gases or fumes
constitutes a definite safety hazard
. For equipment designed to operate in such
environments the proper safety devices must be used such as dry air or inert gas purge, intrinsic safe barriers
and/or explosion-proof enclosures.
DO NOT IMPEDE THE CHAMBER FROM VENTING EXCESS PRESSURE.
Humidification and
dehumidification systems may be open loop systems that pump external air into the chamber. If the chamber
is not allowed to vent, pressure could build up and cause serious damage to the chamber.
USE DISTILLED OR DEIONIZED WATER SOURCE FOR HUMIDIFICATION.
Build-up of contaminates on
the humidifier transducer will cause stress to the transducer and electronics and resulting in premature failure
and invalidate the warranty.
DO NOT USE IN ANY MANNER NOT SPECIFIED OR APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER:
Unapproved use may result in damage to the equipment or present an electrical shock or fire hazard.
