Safety Information - Barnstead SUPER-NUOVA HP133420-33 Operation Manual And Parts List

Alert Signals
Warning
Warnings alert you to a possibility of per-
sonal injury.
Caution
Cautions alert you to a possibility of
damage to the equipment.
Note
Notes alert you to pertinent facts and
conditions.
Hot Surface
Hot surfaces alert you to a possibility of
personal injury if you come in contact
with a surface during use or for a period
of time after use.
Note
The SUPER-NUOVA plates are not
explosion proof. If explosion proof
models are required, contact
Barnstead International at
1-800-553-0039 for more information.
Warning
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Safety Information

Your Barnstead|Thermolyne SUPER-NUOVA Hot Plate or
Stirring Hot Plate has been designed with function, relia-
bility, and safety in mind. It is your responsibility to install
it in conformance with local electrical codes. For safe
operation, please pay attention to the alert signals
throughout the manual.
This manual contains important operating and safety
information. The user must carefully read and understand
the contents of this manual prior to the use of this equip-
ment.
Warnings
To avoid electrical shock, always:
1. Use a properly grounded electrical outlet of cor-
rect voltage and current handling capacity.
2. Disconnect from the power supply prior to main-
tenance and servicing.
To avoid personal injury:
1. Do not use in the presence of flammable or
combustible materials — fire or explosion may
result. This device contains components which
may ignite such materials. Not rated for use in
hazardous atmospheres.
2. Use caution when heating volatile materials; top
surface and element can reach the "Flash Point
Temperature" of many chemicals. These plates
are not explosion proof. Fire or explosion may
result. Unit contains components which may
ignite such materials.
3. Keep top surface clean. Use a non-abrasive
cleaner. Unplug unit and remove spills promptly.
Do not immerse unit for cleaning.
4. Do not use metal foil on hot plate which may
block air flow. Overheating will result.
5. Do not remove or modify grounded power plug.
Use only properly grounded outlets to avoid
shock hazard.
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