Labnet AccuPlate Hotplates, Stirrers and Hotplate Stirrers - Manual (Page 3)

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Safety Information
This instruction manual contains important operating and maintenance instructions which must be
read, understood, and followed by the product user. Failure to use this product according to this
instruction manual may degrade or defeat the protection normally provided by this product. Read
this instruction manual prior to product use and keep this instruction manual for future reference.
Product Symbols
Caution - Risk of danger: Cautions that there is material in the instruction
manual which must be read, understood, and followed in order to preserve
product safety features.
Caution – Hot Surface: Cautions that the top plate is too hot to touch
Indicates that the unit is plugged into power supply.
Indicates that the accessory external temperature controller is properly plugged
into the unit.
Warnings
Personal Injury
 Do not use this product in a manner other than as stated in the Operating Conditions
section of this manual as the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
 This product is designed for use in laboratory environments by persons knowledgeable in
safe laboratory practices.
 Always wear safety glasses and other appropriate protective equipment when operating
this product.
Electric Shock
 This product must be connected to a grounded power outlet for safe functioning.
 Use only the power cord supplied with the product.
 The power cord is the device available for full disconnect from mains input.
 Position the product for use so that the power cord can be easily disconnected without
having to move the product.
 Disconnect the power cord before moving or cleaning the unit.
Product Damage
 Keep the product dry and clean.
 Do not immerse the product for cleaning.
 Do not heat or stir volatile or flammable materials.
 The ceramic top may break if impacted.
 The maximum gross weight placed on the top surface must not exceed 11Kg (25 lbs.)
 These units are not explosion or spark proof.
 Do not operate this product near volatile or flammable materials.
 Do not use this product with a metal vessel.