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PRODUCT MANUAL
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3. Safety Precautions & Maintenance
3.1 Safety Precautions
1. This product is designed for laboratory use only. Always follow good laboratory practice.
2. Fill the tank prior to connection to electrical supply.
3. Use caution when topping up or draining the tank. If this product is not used in
accordance with these instructions, then basic safety protection may be affected.
4. The mains supply cord fitted to this product is heat resistant and should be replaced
with an equivalent type by a qualified electrician.
5. Ensure that the power supply has a safety earth (ground) terminal.
6. Ensure that the mains switch, and power supply connector are accessible during use.
7. Before using any cleaning or decontamination method please refer to the Maintenance
section to ensure the proposed method will not damage the unit.
8. Connect only to a power supply with the corresponding voltage to that specified on the
rating label positioned on the rear of the unit.
9. Do not block ventilation slots during use and always follow installation instructions.
10. Ensure substances being heated present no risk of a hazard (explosion, implosion, or
release of toxic or flammable gases) or that these have been addressed. When heating
substances where liberation of gases occurs, suitable extraction should be used.
11. Use only liquids specified within this Instruction Manual within their specified
temperature range.
12. Drain all liquid before moving the water bath.
13. We recommend using a lid above 60˚C. Take care when lifting the lid as steam and hot
vapours can cause scolding.
14. Use a thermometer to check the temperature - do not touch the liquid.
Liquid Level & Suitable Liquids:
Always ensure that the water bath is disconnected from the electrical supply before filling or
emptying the unit.
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Minimum Liquid Level of 55mm (Shelf Fitted Working Depth of 40mm)
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Maximum Liquid Level of 130mm (Shelf Fitted Working Depth of 115mm)
Suitable Liquids:
Operating temperatures from a 5°C to + 99°C, for general use we recommend:
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Distilled Water
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Heat Transfer Liquid
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Virkon dissolved in distilled water has proven efficacy against bacteria (including
micro bacteria), viruses, spores, and fungi in a variety of independent tests using
different protocols.
