1. INTRODUCTION. 1.1. The Electrothermal series of heating mantles has been specifically designed to provide a comprehensive answer to heating fluids in round bottomed glassware in the modern laboratory. It combines the traditional Electrothermal heating element with many new features thus providing the user with several options to meet different applications.
2. SYMBOLS AND USING THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK 2.1. Throughout this Instruction book the following symbols are shown to identify conditions which pose a hazard to the user, or to identify actions that should be observed. These symbols are also shown on the product, or its packaging.
3. SAFETY INFORMATION. This product has been designed for safe operation when used as detailed in accordance with the Manufacturers instructions. NOTE: Failure to use this equipment in accordance with the manufactures instruction book may compromise your basic safety protection afforded by the equipment and may invalidate the warranty / guarantee.
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It is not recommended to leave any heating apparatus unattended during operation. Only use Original Equipment manufactures spares and accessories. Ref Section 10. Stirring versions of this equipment generate magnet fields. Keep all metal objects and magnetic data devices (e.g. credit cards) away from the stirrer unit.
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4.1. Product Identification: A Catalogue number allocated to each type of mantle is descriptive. The method of coding is detailed below. First and second Characters EME Series ‘A’ unit with stir facility. Next Character Next Character (if Multi bank) 3 or 6 = 3 way or 6 way.
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Please check the contents of your carton against the relevant product diagram. Applicable to all EME product. Item Description EME product (6 way shown). Mains cord and moulded IEC plug and lead set. (May differ from illustration depending on variant). Support rods set.
5. INSTALLATION. 5.1. Electrical safety and installation. 5.1.1. This equipment is designed to be used safely under the following conditions:- Indoor use. Altitude up to 2000 meters. Temperatures between 5 C and 40 C. Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 C.
USA Notification. Warning ! Any modification or changes made to this device, unless explicitly approved by Electrothermal Engineering Limited, will invalidate the authorisation of this device. Operation of an unauthorised device is prohibited under Section 302 of the Communications Act of 1934 as amended, and Subpart 1 of Part 2 of Chapter47 of the code of Federal Regulations.
7. PRODUCT OPERATION. 7.1. EME 3 and 6-way. 7.1.1. Overview of EME Mantle. Item Description. Support Rods. (NB for 6 way units the support rod arrangement is as per EMEA6 way). Heating Element Mains power on indicator Heating element on Energy regulator control knob Warning Labels.
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7.2. EMEA 3 and 6-way. 7.2.1. Overview of EMEA Mantle. 7.2.2. Switch on the mains electrical supply. Adjust the controller regulator knob in each position to the required setting. NOTE: The mains power on indication neon will illuminate. The amber heating on neon will illuminated in each position when the heaters are in operation.
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Fasten the rod supports provided into the mantle’s rod support location bracket 7.2.3. via the top cover holes and fit the cross bar using the clamps supplied. 7.2.4. With the mains supply electricity switch off, Connect the mains cord and moulded IEC plug and leads set to the mains IEC socket.
8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION. 8.1. Specifications EME range (General). 115V – AC Mains input supply voltage (115V- 10% at 50/60Hz. AC). Mains input supply voltage (230V – 230V – AC 10% at 50/60Hz. AC). Fuse type (EME-3, EMEA-3) 20mm x 5mm Glass Quick blow (F). Fuse type (EME- 6,EMEA-6) 32mm x 6mm Glass Quick blow (F).
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8.1.1. Power consumption and fuse rating. Type Size Total Heating Power (Watts). Fuse rating (Amps) 230V 115V 230V 115V EME3 100ml 3x60 3x70 EMEA3 100ml 3x60+40(Stir) 3x60+40 (Stir) EME3 250ml 3x150 3x150 EMEA3 250ml 3x150+40(Stir) 3x150+40(Stir) F6.3 EME3 500ml 3x200 3x200 F6.3 EMEA3...
9. MAINTENANCE. 9.1. General Information. Unplug the unit from the mains voltage supply and allow it to cool before undertaking any maintenance tasks. Maintenance should only be carried out under the direction of the Responsible Body, by a competent electrician. Failure to do so may result in damage to the product and in extreme cases be a danger to the end user.
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9.2.1. Heater Cartridge replacement. Attention. The heater contains insulation material made from Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), classified as a category 2 carcinogenic under EU Directive 67/548/EC. Follow the guidelines for working with RCF as laid down under in the ECFIA Code of Practise. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
EME and EMEA 9.2.1.1. Unplug or disconnect the mantle from the mains electricity supply. 9.2.1.2. Remove the cross-head fixing screws from the lid and lift the lid off. 9.2.1.3. EME / EMEA, Disconnect the lid to base earth wire. 9.2.1.4. Remove the three M3 cartridge retention nuts and disconnect the cold leads from the temperature controller PCB.
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10. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 10.1. Replacement Heater Cartridges. All Electrothermal mantles are specified by the letters RE and Flask size. Add x1 suffix when ordering for 115V Mantle model type Replacement heater Cartridge. EME0100/CEB (3 & 6 way). Order REME0100 EME0250/CEB.(3 &...
11. Customer Support. For help and support in using your EME Mantle, please contact Electrothermal at the following address. For the America’s and Canada, contact: Electrothermal. Electrothermal House. Techne Incorporated, 3 Terri Lane, Unit12A, Purdeys Way. Suite 10 Burlington, NJ 08016 USA.
Email: labproducts@techneusa.com Great Britain. Http www.techneusa.com Tel +44(0)1702 303350 Fax+44(0)1702 468731 Email: General enquiries: info@electrothermal.com Orders: orders@electrothermal.com Help with existing products: help@electrothermal.com and electrothermalhelp@bibby-scientific.com www.electrothermal.com 2012 Electrothermal. All rights reserved. Printed in Great Britain Page 24 of 24 M8165 Issue 1.1...
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