CORNING PC-400D - Operating Conditions; Product Controls and Indicators; Understanding the Control Panel

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CORNING DIGITAL HOT PLATES, STIRRING HOT PLATES, STIRRERS
AND EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER
These units are not explosion- or spark-proof.
 Donotheatorstirvolatileorammablematerials.
 Donotoperatethisproductnearvolatileorammablematerials.
Do not use this product with a metal vessel.
2.0 Operating Conditions
Corning® hot plates, stirrers, and stirring hot plates, are designed to be safe when used under
the following conditions:
Indoor use.
Altitude up to 6,500 feet (2,000 meters).
Ambient temperatures of 0°C to 30°C.
 Productshouldbeplacedonaatsurfaceatleast12in.(30.5cm)fromwalls,48in.
(122 cm) from ceilings, and 12 in. (30.5 cm) from other stirrers if using multiple units.
Maximum relative humidity of 80% for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50%
relative humidity at 40°C.
Installation Category II: Product is designed for connection to an electrical branch circuit
insideabuildingwithmainsupplyvoltageuctuationsnotexceeding±10%ofthenominal
voltage.
Pollution Degree 2: Any foreign matter that may accumulate on or within the product
during normal use is not electrically conductive.
3.0 Product Controls and Indicators
1. Power Indicator: Illuminates at all times when the product is properly connected to input
power.
2. Stir Control Knob: Turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to turn off stirring function.
Turn the knob clockwise to set desired stirring speed.
3. Stirring Speed Display: Shows the speed set for stirring.
4. Heat Control Knob: Turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to turn off heating
function. Turn the knob clockwise to set the desired heating temperature.
5. Heating Temperature Display: Shows the temperature set for heating.
6. Hot Top Indicator: Illuminates when the temperature of the top is too hot to touch
(greater than approx. 60°C).
7. Temperature Probe In-Use Indicator: Illuminates when the external temperature probe
is connected to the unit.
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