Metrohm 832 KF Thermoprep - Manual (Page 12)

3.1 Instrument setup
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832 KF Thermoprep, Installation
3.1 Instrument setup
3.1.1 Packaging
The 832 KF Thermoprep and its specially packed accessories are sup-
plied in very protective special packaging. Please store this packaging
in a safe place; it is the only way in which the safe transport of the in-
strument can be guaranteed.
3.1.2 Checks
Please check that the delivery is complete and undamaged immedi-
ately on receipt (compare with delivery note and list of accessories
given in Section 8.28.2). If transport damage is evident please refer to
the information given in Section 8.4.1 “Warranty”.
3.1.3 Location
The 832 KF Thermoprep has been developed for use indoors and must
not be used in explosion-endangered surroundings.
Place the instrument on a suitable vibration-free laboratory bench, pro-
tected as much as possible from corrosive atmospheres and contami-
nation by chemicals.
Select a location in which the ambient temperature is normally between
+5 °C and +45 °C. The instrument should be protected against exces-
sive variations in temperature and direct sunshine.
If an instrument which has been stored under cold conditions is
brought into a warm room then the atmospheric humidity may con-
dense inside the instrument and form water. In order to avoid damaging
the instrument please wait for at least one hour before switching it on.
3.2 Mains connection
Please observe the following rules when connecting the instrument to
the electricity supply. If the instrument is operated with an incorrectly set
mains voltage and/or an incorrect mains fuse then it represents a fire
hazard!
Setting the mains voltage
Before you switch on the 832 KF Thermoprep for the first time please
check that the mains voltage set on the instrument (see illustration on
the following page) corresponds to your local mains voltage. If this is
not the case then you must alter the mains voltage as follows: