Cannon Instrument miniPV-X - Manual (Page 10)

CANNON ® miniPV-Series Automatic Viscometer with VISCPRO ® Instruction & Operation Manual
Version 1.a— January, 2011; CANNON ® Instrument Company
2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA 16803 • USA
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Never operate the unit without appropriate levels of approved bath
fluid in the bath.
Do not fill the bath vessel higher than the cold fill level.
Unless procedures specify otherwise, always turn off the unit and
disconnect the mains cable from the power source before performing
service or maintenance procedures, or before moving the unit.
Never operate the equipment with damaged mains power cables.
Refer all service and repairs to qualified personnel.
In addition to the cautionary statements listed previously, additional
cautions may be posted throughout this manual. These cautions, identified
by the caution symbol (see left) indicate important operational proce-
dures. Read and follow these important instructions. Failure to observe
these instructions may void warranties, compromise operator safety, and/
or result in damage to the miniPV Series unit.
Hot surface cautions may be attached on or near hot surfaces of the
miniPV Series. Avoid touching hot surfaces, particularly when operating
the miniPV Series at bath temperatures exceeding 50°C.
The Protective Conductor Terminal symbol is used to indicate required
ground connections for your instrument electrical supply.
WARNING When supplying power to this instrument, ensure that the protective
ground (earth) terminals of the instrument are connected to the protective
conductor of the (supplied) line (MAINS) power cord. Use only the
manufacturer-supplied power cord, which should be inserted in a socket
outlet (receptacle) which is also provided with a protective ground (earth)
contact. Do not use an extension cord (power cable) without a protective
conductor (grounding).
The ~MAINS symbol indicates instructions or connections for the AC
power supply. The AC Power input must match the electrical specifica-
tions listed on the label on the rear panel of the instrument. The supplied
AC Mains power cord must be attached to the connector labelled
~MAINS. This connection serves as a means of disconnect and should be
readily accessible.
The ( O ) symbol indicates the OFF position for the electrical switches for
your unit (AC Mains or accessories).
Hazardous materials Routine miniPV Series operation may require the use and handling of
hazardous chemicals and solutions.
CANNON ® Instrument Company
strongly urges the operators and technicians working with the miniPV
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Supply OFF Symbol
( O )
Protective Conductor
General Caution
Hot Surface Caution
AC Power Input Symbol
MAINS ~