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RS1000 Instruction Book M7239. Issue 4.3
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 manufactures operating 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 right hand side 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. Check laboratory procedures for substances being heated and
ensure all hazards (e.g. explosion, implosion or the release of toxic or
flammable gases) that might arise have been suitably addressed before
proceeding. When heating certain substances the liberation of hazardous
gases may require the use of a fume cupboard or other means of
extraction.
position the product so that it is difficult to disconnect from the
mains supply.
Do not touch the heating block or any glass vessel whilst in use.
Do not lean or stretch over equipment, glassware and fixings when in use.
Do not immerse unit in water or fluids.
Do not spill substances onto the heating block. If spillage does occur,
disconnect unit from mains supply and follow instructions as detailed in
