Cannon Instrument CT-600 (Contant Temperature Bath) - Manual (Page 5)

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CANNON CANNON CANNON CANNON CANNON ® CT-500/600 Series II CONSTANT TEMPERATURE BATH
Version 3..2—March, 2007; CANNON CANNON CANNON CANNON CANNON ® Instrument Company
2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA
Safety warnings
Please observe the following safety procedures and notices for proper
operation of your CT-500 series II Constant Temperature Bath:
• Make sure that your unit is operated only by qualified personnel
• Make sure that you read and understand all operating instructions
and safety precautions listed in this manual before installing or
operating your unit. If you have questions regarding instrument
operation or documentation, contact CANNON
® Instrument Com-
pany.
• Deviation from the installation, operation or maintenance procedures
described in this manual may result in a hazardous situation and may
void the manufacturer's warranty.
• Transport the unit with care. Sudden jolts or drops may cause
damage to components.
• Observe all warning labels.
• Never remove warning labels.
• Never operate damaged or leaking equipment.
• Never operate the unit without appropriate levels of approved bath
fluid in the bath.
• Do not add bath fluid to the bath unless the bath temperature is
within 10°C of ambient.
• Do not splash liquids on the external surfaces of the CT-500, includ-
ing the Pyrex
® bath jar.
• Do not obstruct the cooling vent on the top of the CT-500.
• 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.
• Always empty the bath 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 warnings listed above, additional cautions are posted
throughout the manual. These warnings may be designated by an appro-
priate symbol inside an equilateral triangle. General cautions are indi-
cated with an exclamation point (see diagram, left). Read and follow
these important instructions. Failure to observe these instructions can
result in permanent damage to the unit, significant property damage,
personal injury or death.
Hot surface cautions (see diagram, left) may be attached on or near hot
surfaces of the CT-500. Avoid touching these surfaces when running the
bath at temperatures above 50°C.
General Caution