Electrical Installation; Safety Advice - Bibby Scientific stuart UC150 Instrucciones De Funcionamiento

Hotplates & Stirrers
UC150, UC151, UC152, UC152D
US150, US151, US152, US152D
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Bibby
Scientific product. To get the best
performance from the equipment, and for
your own safety, please read these
instructions carefully before use. Before
discarding the packaging check that all parts
are present and correct.
This equipement is designed to operate under the
following conditions:
❖ For indoor use only
❖ Use in a well ventilated area
❖ Ambient temperature range +5°C to +40°C
❖ Altitude to 2000m
❖ Relative humidity not exceeding 80%
❖ Mains supply fluctuations not exceeding 10%
of nominal
❖ Overvoltage category II IEC60364-4-443
❖ Pollution degree 2 IEC664
❖ Use with a minimum distance all round of
200mm from walls or other items
If the equipment is not used in the manner
described in this manual and with accessories
other than those recommended by Bibby
Scientific, the protection provided may be
impaired.

Electrical Installation

THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED
Before connection please ensure that the
line supply corresponds to that shown on
the rating plate located on the base of the
unit.
Power requirements:
Model Wattage
UC150 500W
UC151 50W
UC152 550W
UC152D 550W
There is a hot condition IEC socket at the rear of
the instrument for connection to the mains
supply (see figure 2). The unit is supplied with a
mains lead fitted with either a UK 3-pin or
"Shuko" 2-pin hot condition IEC plug for
connection to the instrument.
Should the lead not be suitable for connecting to
the mains power supply, replace the plug with a
suitable alternative.
THIS OPERATION SHOULD ONLY BE
UNDERTAKEN BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
NOTE: Refer to the equipment rating plate to
ensure that the plug and fusing are suitable for
the voltage and wattage stated.
The wires in the mains cable are coloured as
follows:
BROWN - LIVE
BLUE - NEUTRAL
GREEN/YELLOW - EARTH
Should the mains lead need replacement, a cable
of 1mm
H05RN-F connected to an IEC hot condition plug
should be used.
IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN
The appropriate mains lead should be connected
BEFORE connection to the mains supply.

Safety Advice

❖ Do not use the instrument to heat inflammable
❖ Never lift or carry the instrument until it has
❖ The unit should be carried using both hands
❖ Never move or carry the unit with containers
Model Wattage
❖ There is a danger of liquid spillage if containers
US150 700W
US151 50W
US152 750W
US152D 750W
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of harmonised code H05RR-F or
liquids.
been switched off and allowed to cool for at
least 30 minutes. The hot warning light will
give guidance.
with the fingers under the side edges.
on the top plate or while still connected to the
mains supply.
are over-filled and stirred at high speed. Always
build stirrer speed slowly and never stir more
rapidly than necessary.
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