Cannon Instrument CT-1000HT (High Temperature Contant Temperature Bath) - Manual (Page 5)

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CANNON ® CT-1000HT Constant Temperature Bath
Revision 1.1b—June, 2011; CANNON ® Instrument Company
2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA 16803 • USA
Operator safety
Please observe the following safety procedures and notices for proper
operation of your CT-1000HT bath. Deviation from the installation,
operation or maintenance procedures described in this manual may result
in a hazardous situation and may void the manufacturer's warranty.
• Make sure that your unit is operated only by qualified personnel
• Make sure that you read and understand all operating instructions
and safety precautions listed in this manual before installing or
operating your unit. If you have questions regarding instrument
operation or documentation, contact
CANNON ® Instrument Com-
pany.
• Transport the unit with care. Sudden jolts or drops may cause dam-
age to components.
• Observe all warning labels.
• Never remove warning labels.
• Never operate damaged or leaking equipment.
• Never operate the equipment with damaged mains power cables.
• The instrument power cord should only be connected to a suitable
AC mains power source (with protective earth ground) matching the
specifications of the S/N label.
• Position power cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed on or against them. Keep all connections as
neat as possible.
• To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the
cord itself.
• Never operate the unit without appropriate levels of approved bath
fluid in the bath.
• Do not add bath fluid to the bath unless the bath temperature is
within 10°C of ambient.
• Do not splash liquids on the external surfaces of the bath, including
the Pyrex
® bath jar.
• Do not obstruct the cooling vent on the top of the bath.
• Always turn off the unit and disconnect the mains cable from the
power source before performing approved service or maintenance
procedures, or before moving the unit.
• Always empty the bath before moving the unit.
• Refer all service and repairs to qualified personnel.
• Do not attempt to service the unit beyond the service and/or repair
procedures detailed in this manual. Contact
CANNON ® Instrument
Company for all additional service/repair needs.
In addition to the warnings listed above, additional cautions are posted
throughout the manual. These warnings may be designated by an appro-
priate symbol inside an equilateral triangle. General cautions are indi-
cated with an exclamation point (see diagram, left). Read and follow
these important instructions. Failure to observe these instructions can
result in permanent damage to the unit, significant property damage, and
personal injury.
General Caution