Summary of Contents for Thermo Scientific 180 Series
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Thermo Scientific Precision General Purpose Water Baths Model 180 Series Operating and Maintenance Manual 3177889 Rev. G Visit us online to register your warranty www.thermoscientific.com/labwarranty...
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Replaced thermostat part number with kit part number 23443, 23496 5/06 consolidated w/ 240V 3177692 manual, removed CE mark and declaration 6/05 36100124 (34002480), new manual #, manuafacture location 11/01 Update specs 6/99 Initial release ECR/ECN DATE DESCRIPTION Thermo Scientific GP Water Baths...
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European Country, and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them. Further information on Thermo’s compliance with this directive, the recyclers in your country and information on Thermo Scientific products will be available at www.thermofisher.com. Always use the proper protective equipment (clothing, gloves, goggles, etc.) 4 Always dissipate extreme cold or heat and wear protective clothing.
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Caution Model 2847/2848 and 2851/2852 water baths require two persons to unpack and lift the product to bench height. Caution The bench top must be rigid and strong enough to comfortably support the weight of the unit when filled with water. Thermo Scientific GP Water Baths...
DO NOT, FOR ANY REASON , RETURN THIS UNIT WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING AUTHORIZATION. In any correspondence to Thermo, supply the nameplate data, including catalog number and serial number. Thermo Scientific GP Water Baths...
Indoor Use Only • Temperature: 5° to 40°C • Maximum Relative Humidity: 80% for temperatures to 22°C • Maximum Altitude 2000 meters Maximum performance is assured across the following temperature range: • 15°C to 45°C Thermo Scientific GP Water Baths...
It is critical that the added current demand by this appliance and other equipment on the circuit not exceed the rating of the fuse or circuit breaker in use. GP Water Baths Thermo Scientific...
Kit is included for this purpose. Model 2823/2824 is excluded. Following the figure shown below, attach the four extension legs to each of the four corners of the diffuser shelf. Diffuser Shelf Leg Extension Kit Figure 5-1. Attach Extension Legs Thermo Scientific GP Water Baths...
EXERCISE Care When removing the cover so that water falls back into bath chamber, and not on bath surface. The cover should be placed upside down when removed to maintain a dry work area. GP Water Baths Thermo Scientific...
Insert the line cord into the proper receptacle and turn the power switch to the "ON" position. This action energizes the heater and causes the amber pilot lamp to light. The pilot lamp will stay lighted as long as the heater(s) is energized. Figure 5-2. Control Panel Thermo Scientific GP Water Baths...
4. Turn the Temperature Control Thermostat counterclockwise until both pilot lamps are off. 5. Turn the Temperature Control thermostat clockwise until the Temperature Control pilot lamp just lights. Allow the unit to stabilize, re-adjust/fine-tune the Temperature Control thermostat as necessary. GP Water Baths Thermo Scientific...
Adjust dosage to give a pH of 7 to 9. See "pH Control" below. If the above water is not available, clean, aerated soft tap water may be used, provided the total solids concentration is <500 ppm. Thermo Scientific GP Water Baths...
6. A mixture of 20% nitric acid and 1.5% hydrofluoric acid (or hydrochloric acid). Swab solution on surface allowing it to remain until rust is loosened. Immediately flush with copious amounts of clean water. Thermo Scientific GP Water Baths...
Disclaimer The above information is the result of limited investigation and Thermo makes no claims as to the suitability to your particular application. These are intended to be GUIDELINES ONLY. Consult your staff chemist to determine what works best in your lab. GP Water Baths Thermo Scientific...
6. Fasten the new heater element to the pan and connect the two leads. Caution Be sure the wire leads do not touch the heater element. 7. Replace insulation and install bottom plate. Note Use no thermal compounds or paste on Figure 7-1. Heater Element heater. Thermo Scientific GP Water Baths...
9. Replace O-ring on bottom side of chamber with new Viton O-ring. 10. Complete installation by reversing above procedure. Be certain all wiring is away from heater. Insulation must be replaced between heater and bottom plate to prevent possible wire shorting. GP Water Baths Thermo Scientific...
6 Loosen the two hex nuts holding thermostat bulb bracket and pull the thermostat and bulb out from behind the control panel. 7. Mount the new thermostat by reversing steps 1 through 6. Caution Make sure the wire leads do not touch the heater element. Thermo Scientific GP Water Baths...
Mains Fuse Model 2828 3172453 Mains Fuse Model 2832 3172461 Mains Fuse Model 2836 3172461 Mains Fuse Model 2840 3172442 Mains Fuse Model 2844 3172442 Mains Fuse Model 2848 3172449 Mains Fuse Model 2852 (Dual) 3172454 GP Water Baths Thermo Scientific...
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