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Safety and Precautions
The following symbols marked on the equipment mean:
Caution: Read these operating instructions fully before use and pay particular
attention to sections containing this symbol.
Attention: Suivre attentivement les instructions avant l’usage et prêtez une
attention particulière aux sections comportant ce symbole.
Caution: Surfaces can become hot during use.
Attention: Les surfaces peuvent devenir brûlantes pendent l’usage.
Always observe the following safety precautions:
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Use only as specified by the operating instructions. After transport or
storage in humid conditions, dry out the unit before connecting it to the
supply voltage. During the drying out period, the intrinsic protection may
be impaired.
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Connect only to a power supply with a voltage corresponding to that on
the serial number label.
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Connect only to a power supply that provides a safety ground terminal.
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Before moving, disconnect at the power supply socket. Do not remove the
plug from the rear of the unit.
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Do not check the temperature by touch, but instead use the temperature
display.
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To reduce the risk of eye injury during high temperature operation, use
safety goggles or eyeglasses.
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Do not touch surfaces that become hot during high temperature operation.
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Ensure that the operating temperature is less than the maximum operating
temperature of your sample material.
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Ensure that the power switch is easily accessible during use.
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If liquid is spilled inside the unit, disconnect it from the power supply and
have it checked by a competent technician.
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It is the user’s responsibility to carry out appropriate decontamination if
hazardous material is spilled on or inside the equipment.
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This product must be used with a UL Listed / CSA Certified power supply
cord rated for a minimum temperature of 9
0˚C.
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If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer,
the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.