Heidolph Heat-On - Manual (Page 10)

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Set-Up
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Heat-On Instructions
Fitting optional safety lifting handles to Heat-On blocks
Safety lifting handles have a simple and secure quick release mechanism that allows the
user to quickly attach the handles and move the block while it remains hot.
The handles are attached to the block or holder as follows:
1. Take handle and push button on top (as shown in picture to the right).
2. Slide handle into the stainless steel insert.
3. Release button.
To remove handle, simply press down on button and pull handle out.
Warning
Extreme caution should always be used when lifting hot vessels or objects.
Please check with your laboratory safety officer to ensure that you are
complying with all relevant safety procedures.
Many laboratories do not permit the handling of hot liquids or objects
and therefore the use of the optional handles may not be permitted
within such a laboratory.
Warning
Handles should always be removed from block when heating. If handles are
left in block whilst heating they will become hot.
Handles should always be
removed from block when heating.
If handles are left in block whilst
heating they will become hot.
Warning
Always wear heat resistant gloves when handling hot blocks - even when
using the lifting handles.
Using a Retort stand
To increase user safety Radleys recommend the use of a retort stand with Heat-On blocks,
adding further stability to the system, particularly when using the larger blocks.
We find it best to locate the stand to the rear of your set-up thus avoiding any obstruction
when using hotplate controls.
Warning
When lifting the block using the handles, always be sure to touch only the
handles and not the block itself, which may be too hot to touch and
may cause injury.
Heidolph-Heat-On Instructions 23-03-09:2nd draft amends 16-03-09 23/3/09 15:37 Page 10