About This Manual This manual is designed to assist you in optimal usage of your new digital or analogue hotplate. To get the best performance from your equipment and for your own personal safety, please read these instructions carefully before use Before discarding the packaging check that all parts are present and correct Product Voltages All Hotplate stirrers and hotplates are available in different voltages...
Safety Information This instruction manual contains important operating and maintenance instructions which must be read, understood and followed by the product user. Failure to use this instruction manual may degrade or defeat the protection normally provided by the product. Read this instruction manual prior to product use and keep this information for future reference Product Symbols Throughout this instruction manual the following symbols are shown to...
• Position the product for use so that the power cord can be easily disconnected without having to move the product • Disconnect the power cord before moving or cleaning the unit • Ensure the mains power supply conforms to the rating found on the rating label on the underside of the unit •...
• This equipment is not designed to be used in hazardous atmospheres or with hazardous materials • Following a mains interruption the unit will not restart Unpacking & Contents What’s Included in the box • Instruction book • Mains moulded plug - hot (UK and EURO variants) or hot US variant •...
Electrical Installation THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED BEFORE CONNECTION PLEASE ENSURE THAT LINE SUPPLY CORRESPONDS TO THAT SHOWN ON THE RATING PLATE LOCATED ON THE OUTER CASE NOTE: Refer to the equipment rating plate to ensure that the plug and fusing are suitable for the voltage and wattage stated.
Product Connections 1. IEC power socket - connect the mains supply cable into this socket 2. DIN socket - Connect the optional External temperature controller into this connector Connect To The External Controller 1. Turn the hotplate mains switch to the OFF position at the rear of the hotplate 2.
Ceramic Hotplate Hot Zone When using the ceramic hotplates at temperatures over 180 C, the base of any vessel must not make contact with the ceramic plate top outside of the hot-zone - this is to avoid damaging the ceramic hotplate surface Note: Modular heating blocks are not suitable for use with ceramic...
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Product Control and Indicators a. Heater control dial - When the dial is pushed in the heater will be turned off and the display will display an alternating OFF message on the screen. It also controls the heating and cooling of the hotplate. The knob is graduated and increases in 5 steps throughout the temperature range b.
Digital Hotplate Stirrer 1. Top casting (*B=blue or W=white) 2. Control interface 3. Ceramic top plate (C) 4. Aluminium top plate (S) 5. Stirrer control dial 6. Digital Display 7. Analogue stirrer dial 8. Analogue stirrer LED display 9. Hot LED 10.
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set-point temperature, the temperature set will flash to indicate it is stored and revert back to the current temperature e. Hot LED - this LED will flash when the top plate becomes too hot to touch and while the plate temperature is above 50 C for up to 30 minutes even if the unit is disconnected from the electricity supply f.
• Allow the stir bar to stop rotating and solution to cool down before removing the vessel from the unit External Controller (TC-200D) The TC-200D temperature controller allows accurate temperature control of aqueous and oil based samples in the laboratory and can be used in two different modes: •...
Troubleshooting The following error codes are displayed if the instrument detects an error condition. On the digital models the errors are shown as Er1, Er2, etc. on the display. On the analogue models the Er1 condition is shown by flashing the fifth LED on the temperature scale, Er2 would be shown by flashing the fourth LED and so on.
Product Repair There are no direct user serviceable components inside this series of products. A list of available replacement parts are available on page 19 Please contact Cole-Parmer or your local distributor for repair or maintenance issues Product Maintenance Disconnect power to the product by unplugging the power cord before performing any maintenance or inspection General Inspect the power cord regularly and replace if damaged.
General Cleaning • Ensure the top plate is cool and the unit is disconnected from the mains electricity supply • It is important to keep the product clean and dry • Remove any exterior liquid spills promptly general • Clean exterior surfaces with a damp cloth and a mild detergent solution •...
Replacement Parts Only spare parts supplied by Cole-Parmer or its agent should be used. Fitting of non-approved parts may affect the performance of the safety features of the product Replacement Parts Part Number Description Quantity US152021 UK Mains Cord Moulded Plug (Hot) US152023 EURO Mains Cord Moulded Plug (Hot) BSSEP013...
Product Disposal The ‘crossed wheelie bin’ symbol present on the product indicates that the product was planned for use in a country complying with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) EU directive 2012/19/EU. This symbol indicates that the equipment must not be discarded as domestic waste. This product should only be dismantled for recycling by an authorised recycling company.
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NOTES HS100-060-CPB - Hotplates and Stirrers - Version 1.3...
This product meets the applicable CE Directives that interference will not occur in practise. Where and UKCA Legislation for radio frequency there is a possibility that injury, damage or loss might interference and may be expected not to occur if equipment malfunctions due to radio interfere with, or be affected by, other equipment with similar frequency interference, or for general advise before qualifications.
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