CORNING PC-400D - Safety Information; Operational Safety Precautions

Instruction Manual 3
CORNING DIGITAL HOT PLATES, STIRRING HOT PLATES, STIRRERS
AND EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER
1.0 Safety Information
This instruction manual contains important operating and maintenance instructions that
must be read, understood, and followed by the product user. Failure to use this product
according to this instruction manual may degrade or defeat the protection normally provided
by this product. Read this instruction manual prior to product use and keep this instruction
manual for future reference.
Product Voltages
Hot plates, stirrers, and stirring hot plates are available in different voltages. Before initial
use, check that the unit you received is the correct voltage for your location.
Safety Precautions
Caution - Risk of Danger: Cautions there is material in the instruction manual
which must be read, understood, and followed in order to preserve product
safety features.
Caution – Hot Surface: Cautions that the top plate is too hot to touch
Indicates that the unit is plugged into power supply.
Indicates that the accessory external temperature controller is properly plugged
into the unit.
Warnings
Personal Injury
 Iftheequipmentisusedinamannernotspeciedbythismanual,theequipmentmay
become unsafe to operate, could harm the user or the device, and may void the warranty.
Changesormodicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This product is designed for use in laboratory environments by persons knowledgeable in
safe laboratory practices.
Always wear safety glasses and other appropriate protective equipment when operating
this product.
Electric Shock
This product must be connected to a grounded power outlet for safe functioning.
Use only the power cord supplied with the product.
Position the product for use so the power cord can be easily disconnected without having
to move the product.
Disconnect the power cord before moving or cleaning the unit.
Product Damage
Keep the product dry and clean.
Do not immerse the product for cleaning.
The ceramic top may break if impacted.
The maximum gross weight placed on the top surface must not exceed 25 lbs. (11 kg).