Safety Precautions - Heathrow Scientific Mini Stirrer 1L Manual De Instrucciones

Safety Precautions

The "Mini Stirrer 1L" is a small Magnetic Stirrer designed for laboratories
in the bioscience, medical, and chemistry fields. This instruction manual
cannot address all safety hazards. It is the responsibility of the user to
consult and observe all health and safety precautions and to assess the
instruments suitability to the task.
Caution!
Before operating the mini Stirrer please read this instruction manual
carefully. This manual contains important information, safeguards, and
operating instructions.
1. Always inspect the unit for damage (broken or cracked housing
and base, loose fasteners, damage from solvents, etc.) before
connecting the power cord and before each use. Do not use the unit
if any damage is found.
2. Never use this product in any manner inconsistent with these
instructions.
3. This product is intended to be used indoors only.
4. This product is intended for blending aqueous solutions in suitable
approved containers.
5. Product is not suitable for use with high viscosity materials, some
examples are; heavy weight oils, honey, or glycerin.
6. Use only the power adapter delivered with the product, use of other
power adapters will void the warranty.
7. Carefully note position of container, efficiency is maximized when
container and base are concentric, see molded in concentric circles
on top of unit for various container sizes.
8. Observe general laboratory safety precautions and regulations.
9. Do not move the unit while it is operating.
10. Do not immerse the unit in water. Injury due to shock or fire may
result.
11. Follow all precautions from the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for
any reagents you use with this instrument.
12. Do not mix materials that are explosive.
13. Do not operate in a hazardous or flammable environment.
14. Do not use solvent or flammable liquids near this or other electrical
equipment.
15. Do not use any caustic solvents on the unit that may damage the
plastic housing.
16. Always work in a safe manner.
17. Opening the instrument housing or improper use of the instrument
voids the warranty. If there is a failure during the warranty period,
contact Heathrow Scientific LLC for warranty replacement.
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