Your Cole-Parmer StableTemp Hotplate, Stirrer or Stirring
Hotplate has been designed with function, reliability, and
safety in mind. It is your responsibility to install it in con-
formance with local electrical codes. For safe operation,
please pay attention to the alert signals throughout the
manual.
This manual contains important operating and safety
information. The user must carefully read and understand
the contents of this manual prior to the use of this equip-
ment.
Warnings
To avoid electrical shock, always:
1. Use a properly grounded electrical outlet of cor-
rect voltage and current handling capacity.
2. Disconnect from the power supply prior to main-
tenance and servicing.
To avoid personal injury:
1. Do not use in the presence of flammable or
combustible materials — fire or explosion may
result. This device contains components which
may ignite such materials. Not rated for use in
hazardous atmospheres.
2. Use caution when heating volatile materials; top
surface and element can reach the “Flash Point
Temperature” of many chemicals. These stirring
hotplates are not explosion proof. Fire or explo-
sion may result. Unit contains components
which may ignite such materials.
3. Keep top surface clean. Use a non-abrasive
cleaner. Alkali spills, hydrofluoric acid spills or
phosphoric acid spills may damage top and lead
to thermal failure. Unplug unit and remove spills
promptly. Do not immerse unit for cleaning.
4. Replace the top immediately if damaged by
etching, scratching or chipping. A damaged top
can break in use.
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Safety Information
Warning
Warnings alert you to a possibility of per-
sonal injury.
Caution
Cautions alert you to a possibility of
damage to the equipment.
Hot Surface
Hot surfaces alert you to a possibility of
personal injury if you come in contact
with a surface during use or for a period
of time after use.
Alert Signals
Warning
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
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