3B SCIENTIFIC PHYSICS U15300 Instrucciones De Uso página 5

3B SCIENTIFIC ® PHYSICS
Van de Graaff generator with discharge electrode U15300
Instruction Sheet
12/09 Alf
1. Safety instructions
Caution! Sensitive electronic equipment can be dam-
aged by voltage flashovers.
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Before using the Van de Graaff generator for the
first time, confirm that the specifications printed
on the rear side of the housing are compatible
with the local mains voltage.
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The instrument may only be connected to the
mains via a socket that has an earth connection.
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Replace a faulty fuse only with one matching the
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10 Idler pulley for rubber belt, plastic
11 Bottom metal edge with 4 mm
12 Insulator, acrylic glass
13 Rubber belt for charge transport
14 Deflection pulley for rubber belt,
15 Metal sphere with 4 mm socket
specifications stated at the rear of the housing.
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Disconnect the equipment from the mains be-
fore replacing a fuse.
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Never short the fuse or the fuse holder.
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Assemble circuits completely before switching on
the Van de Graaff generator.
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Do not touch the circuits while running the gen-
erator.
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Conductor sphere on metal rod
with 4 mm ground socket
4 mm ground socket (backside)
Appliance plug with integrated
holder for primary fuse (backside)
Housing for drive motor
On-Off switch with control lamp
Fuse holder
Speed control for drive motor
Base plate
Drive pulley for rubber belt,
acrylic glass
ground socket
plastic, and top metal edge (not
visible)