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3. SAFETY INFORMATION.
This product has been designed for safe operation when used as detailed in accordance
with the Manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE: Failure to use this equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
may compromise your basic safety protection afforded by the equipment and may
invalidate the warranty / guarantee. The warranty / guarantee does not cover damaged
caused by faulty installation or misuse of the equipment
3.1. Prevention of Fire and Electric Shock.
To prevent a risk of fire or electric shock,
open your product
case without authorisation. Only qualified Service personnel should
attempt to repair this product.
Replace fuses only with the type as listed in section, ‘Technical
Specifications and Parts and Accessories’ (See fuse type and rating).
Ensure the Mains Power Supply conforms to rating found on the data
plate located on the back of this product.
Operate this equipment without connection to earth / ground.
Ensure the mains supply voltage is correctly earthed / grounded in
accordance with current area legislation.
3.2. General Safe Operating Practice.
Always follow good laboratory practice when using this equipment. Give due
recognition to your company’s safety and legislative health & safety
procedures and all associated legislation applicable to your areas of
operation.
Only use this equipment for the purpose intended.
Ensure equipment is used on a clean, dry, non-combustible, solid work
surface with at least 300mm suitable clearance all around from other
equipment.
position the product so that it is difficult to disconnect from the mains
supply.
lean or stretch over equipment.
immerse unit in water or fluids.
spill chemicals over this product. If spillage does occur, disconnect
unit from mains supply and follow instructions as detailed in Maintenance.
(Section 9).
cover this equipment whilst in use or obstruct cooling vents.
leave equipment switched on when empty.
It is not recommended to leave any heating apparatus unattended during
operation.
Only use Original Equipment ‘Manufacturer’s Spares and Accessories’. Ref
Section 11.
