Yamato Scientific IJ100 Low Temperature Incubator - Manual (Page 6)

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Before Using this unit
Requirements for Installation
WARNING!
1. Always ground this unit
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Connect the power plug to a receptacle with grounding connectors.
•
Do not forget to ground this unit, to protect you and the unit from electrical shock in case of
power surge. Choose a receptacle with grounding connectors as often as possible.
•
Do not connect the grounding wire to a gas pipe, or by means of a lightning rod or telephone
line. A fire or electrical shock will occur.
2. Choose a proper place for installation
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Do not install this unit in a place where:
♦ Rough or dirty surface.
♦ Flammable gas or corrosive gas is generated.
♦ Ambient temperature exceeds 35 ° C.
♦ Ambient temperature fluctuates violently.
♦ There is direct sunlight.
♦ There is excessive humidity and dust.
♦ There is a constant vibration.
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Install this unit on a stable place with the space as shown below. Furthermore, make a space
30cm or more above this unit.
Main Unit
More than
15cm
More than
15cm
More than 15cm
Front side
3. Do not use this unit in an area where there is flammable or explosive gas
•
Never use this unit in an area
where there is flammable or
explosive gas. This unit is not
explosion-proof. An arc may
be generated when the power
switch is turned ON or OFF,
and fire/explosion may result.
(To know about flammable or
explosive gas, refer to
page24 “List of Dangerous
Substances”.)