Unpacking your hotblock, Installation requirements, Electrical requirements – Environmental Express HotBlock CURRENT User Manual
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HotBlock™:
Operation and Instruction Manual
Unpacking and Installation
Unpacking Your HotBlock™:
1. Remove the HotBlock™ from the shipping container by lifting from the
bottom of the block. The lid should not be used for lifting.
2. Your HotBlock™ is shipped with metal screws securing the bottom panel.
The metal screws must be removed before operating your HotBlock™.
Remove the metal screws and replace them with the PVC screws and
rubber feet included with your shipment. The corrosion-resistant PVC
screws and rubber feet are designed to secure the bottom plate.
Important: Do not over tighten the PVC screws!
Installation Requirements
Locate the HotBlock™ under a fume hood with a minimum face velocity of
100fpm, and allow a minimum of 2" of space on all sides. The following
environmental conditions should be observed:
• Ambient temperature range:
5-30°C
• Ambient relative humidity:
0-90%RH
• Altitude:
sea level to 2500 meters
HotBlocks™ are rated as Pollution Degree 2 and Installation Category 2.
Electrical Requirements
Required Voltage:
120 volts, ~60Hz, 15A
(all HotBlocks™ are also available in 240V with CE mark)
Power should not vary greater than±10%. Use the supplied heat-resistant power
cord or equivalent to connect to the power supply.
For safety reasons, a separate power receptacle should be provided for each unit in
the system. Do not use extension cords or outlet adaptors. Make certain that power
outlets are earth-grounded at the grounding pin.
See individual specifications for each HotBlock™ model, pages 3-4.