Operator Safety; English - Cole-Parmer Techne MCS-102L Manual Del Usuario

Introduction
Please read all the information in this booklet before using the unit.
Warning
HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DANGEROUS: they can cause serious burns to operators and ignite
combustible material.
Techne have taken great care in the design of these units to protect operators from hazards, but
Operators should pay attention to the following points:
• USE CARE AND WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES TO PROTECT HANDS;
• DO NOT put hot objects on or near combustible objects;
• DO NOT operate the unit close to inflammable liquids or gases;
• DO NOT place any liquid directly in your unit;
• At all times USE COMMON SENSE.
• DO NOT mix flammable liquids or use the equipment in hazardous atmospheres.
• In case of mains interruption, a fault or mechanical failure, the unit will continue to
operate on removal of fault.

Operator Safety

All Operators of Techne equipment must have available the relevant literature needed to ensure
their safety.
It is important that only suitably trained personnel operate this equipment, in accordance with the
instructions contained in this manual and with general safety standards and procedures. If the
equipment is used in a manner not specified by Techne the protection provided by the equipment to
the Operator may be impaired.
All Techne units have been designed to conform to international safety requirements and are fitted
with an overtemperature cutout. On some models, the cutout is adjustable and should be set to suit
the application. On all other models the cutout is preset to protect the unit.
If a safety problem should be encountered, switch off at the mains socket and remove the plug from
the supply.
Installation
1. All Techne units are supplied with a power cable. This may be integral or plug-in.
2. Before connecting the mains supply, check the voltage against the rating plate. The rating
plate is on the rear of the unit.
table below.
Note that the unit must be earthed to ensure proper electrical safety.
Connections
Live
Neutral
Earth
The fused plug supplied with the mains lead for use in the UK is fitted with the following value
fuse to protect the cable: 10AMP.
The fuse in the unit protects the unit and the operator
Note that units marked 230V on the rating plate work at 220V; units marked 120V work at
110V. In both cases, however, the heating rate will degrade by approximately 8%.
3. Plug the mains cable into the socket on the rear of the unit.
4. Place the unit on a suitable bench or flat workspace, or in a fume cupboard if required.
5. Symbols on or near the power switch of the unit have the following meanings:
Connect the mains cable to a suitable plug according to the
220V-240V 110V-120V
Brown Black
Blue White
Green/yellow Green
I : mains switch On
O : mains switch Off
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