Labnet AccuPlate Hotplates, Stirrers and Hotplate Stirrers - Manual (Page 8)

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Heating Operation Safety
The microprocessor controlled system has error routines built in to detect product operation in
some unfavorable conditions. The type of error routines which may be active in a product varies
depending upon the functionality of the model and the operating software version.
If an error routine is engaged, the product will typically shut down. Some error routines will
display an error code number in the left digital location of the Heating Temperature Display when
the product is shut down. For more information on error codes, contact Labnet at 732-417-0700.
A product shut down by an error routine must be disconnected and reconnected to mains input
before it can be used again. Please contact your Labnet Distributor if a product does not reset
from the error routine shut down or if it continues to shut down after resetting.
Product Repair
There are no direct user serviceable components inside this series of products.
Please contact you Labnet Distributor for repair or maintenance issues.
Product Maintenance
Power
Caution: Disconnect power to the product by unplugging the power cord before performing any
maintenance or inspection procedures.
Inspect the power cord regularly and replace if damaged. Use only replacement power cords
available from Labnet or authorized Labnet product distributors.
Ceramic Top Plate
 These products are supplied with Pyroceram® top that is easy to clean and highly
resistant to scratches, corrosion, and chemical attack.
 The ceramic top may break during use if not properly maintained.
 Keep the ceramic top clean. A nonabrasive cleaner may be used to clean the ceramic
top.
 Inspect the ceramic top for damage during cleaning.
 Discontinue product use if the ceramic top is chipped, etched, or shows excessive
scratching. A replacement top can be ordered. See page 12 for details.
 Contact your Labnet Distributor or Labnet Customer Service for top replacement.
General
 It is important to keep this product dry and clean.
 Remove minor exterior liquid spills promptly.
 Clean exterior surfaces with a nonabrasive cleaner. Do not reconnect product to power
input until all cleaned surfaces have dried.
 If liquid or wet solid material gets inside the product, immediately disconnect power to the
product and discontinue use. Contact Labnet for additional instructions regarding interior
spills.
Caution: Error routines built into these products do not substitute the need to use these
products per the specified operating conditions and according to safe laboratory practices.
There are potential failure modes in product functionality or in process of use that could result
in uncontrolled or unexpected heating of the top surface. Reaction plans should be developed
and safety precautions put in place based on the worse case scenario that any materials
placed on the top surface could be subjected to a continuous supply of heat, raising the
material temperature to levels in excess of 550°C.