Table of Contents Safety Information ..............................3 Warnings ..............................3 Specifications ..............................5 Heating Specifications ..........................6 Stirring Speed Specifications ........................6 Environmental Conditions ..........................7 Declaration of Conformity..........................7 Introduction................................8 General Usage ..............................8 Principles of Operation............................9 Unpacking and Installation ..........................10 Unpacking ..............................10 Installation ..............................10 Operation ................................11 Setting the Stirring Speed ..........................11 Setting the Temperature..........................12 To Achieve Fast Heat-Up of Large Volumes ....................12...
Safety Information Your Barnstead|Thermolyne Cimarec Stirring Hot Plate Alert Signals has been designed with function, reliability, and safety in mind. It is your responsibility to install it in confor- mance with local electrical codes. For safe operation, Warning please pay attention to the alert signals throughout the Warnings alert you to a possibility of per- manual.
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AFETY NFORMATION Do not use metal foil on hot plate which may block air flow. Overheating will result. Check and tighten the removable cord periodi- cally making sure it is secure. If loosened, the cord could become hot and/or spark and be a potential fire hazard.
PECIFICATIONS Heating Specifications Top Plate Surface - Solid Ceramic Temperature range All 4" x 4" and 7" x 7" models: 41°F to 1004°F (5°C* - 540°C) All 10" x 10" models: 41°F to 752°F (5°C - 400°C) Heat-up time to maximum temperature (unloaded top plate). 8 minutes Temperature stability at the center of the top plate surface (@ 100°C).
-25°C to 65°C 10% to 85% relative humidity Declaration of Conformity (for 220-240 volt, -33 CE models only) Barnstead International hereby declares under its sole responsibility that this product conforms with the tech- nical requirements of the following standards: EMC: EN 61000-3-2...
Introduction Please read all the information in this manual before operating the unit. Your Barnstead|Thermolyne Cimarec stirring hot plate is a general purpose heating and stirring plate designed for laboratory procedures requiring precise control of temper- ature and/or stirring speed. Each Cimarec stirring hot plate model includes a digital display for monitoring actual temperature.
Principles of Operation Each Cimarec unit utilizes the latest in microprocessor technology to deliver a reliable, controlled, ceramic top stirring hot plate. Your Cimarec stirring hot plate has an electronic closed-loop feedback control which will accurately maintain temperature setpoints from 5°C through 400°C or 540°C, depending on the model.
Inspect to ensure that the unit has not been damaged during shipment. If the unit appears to have sustained shipping damage contact the distributor from whom you purchased this product or Barnstead International Customer Service at 800-553-0039. Check for stir bar and thumbscrew prior to discarding packaging.
Operation Warning When plugging in the stirring hot plate and powering it Use caution when heating volatile up for the first time, you will see the software version materials; top surface and element and hertz displayed briefly on the digital display. can reach the “Flash Point Temperature”...
PERATION Setting the Temperature Your Cimarec stirring hot plate has an electronic closed-loop feedback control which will accurately maintain temperature setpoints in 5° increments from 5°C through 400°C or 540°C, depending on the model. An unloaded hot plate will heat to maximum tempera- ture in just 8 minutes.
PERATION Heating Metal Vessels and Sand Baths Cimarec is capable of precisely regulating the top plate temperature, metal vessels and sand baths may be heated safely without the danger of the ceramic top breaking. Use the lowest temperature setting possible for applications to limit thermal stress to the ceramic top.
Troubleshooting Error Codes The following errors should not be addressed by the user. If any of the errors appear, contact Barnstead International Technical Service at 800-553-0039. Displayed Message Intended to Detect Cause Solution Thermocouple Thermocouple not connected. Replace element Call Tech. Service out of range.
All parts listed herein may be ordered from the Barnstead International dealer from whom you pur- chased this unit or can be obtained promptly from the factory. When service or replacement parts are needed we ask that you check first with your dealer.
OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ANY THEORY OF STRICT LIABILITY OR REGULATORY ACTION. The name of the authorized Barnstead International dealer nearest you may be obtained by contacting Barnstead International:...