SCHOTT Instruments SLK 1 Gebrauchsanleitung Seite 18

If the heating zones cannot be switched off any more owing to a defect of the sensor control, the Labora-
tory hot plates have to be separated from the mains immediately, and the mains cable has to be removed.
The Laboratory hot plates must not be used to store objects on them, or as a working surface.
The Laboratory hot plates are designed for indoor use in dry environments. When selecting a location for
your Laboratory hot plate, make sure to observe the following safety instructions:
The Laboratory hot plates must not be used to store objects on them, or as a working surface.
During operation the Laboratory hot plates must not be placed in furniture niches.
The Laboratory hot plates must never be immersed in water.
Explosion hazard!
Danger of electric shock! Never operate the Laboratory hot plates in wet areas!
Fire hazard!
Risk of tripping!
Install the Laboratory hot plates on a flat, stable surface. The area under the Laboratory hot plates must
be non-combustible! Do not put any support material under the Laboratory hot plates as it blocks the venti-
lator installed at the bottom of the device and may cause overheating!
Install the Laboratory hot plates on a flat, dry and non-slippery surface.
For safety reasons the Laboratory hot plates may only be used for the purposed described in the present
operating instructions.
! When using harmful or aggressive media:
Risk of poisoning or chemical burn! The device can be damaged when sucking in aggressive gases or va-
pour through the installed ventilator! The Laboratory hot plates must only be operated in the presence of
an exhaust system!
Operation under a circulating air conduit may accelerate a device damage!
When using a compressed-air suply (order no. 28 541 6595), compressed air will stream through the
Laboratory hot plates.
If the above information is not observed, the Laboratory hot plates may cause hazards
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such as electrical accidents to persons or fire hazards. In the case of unauthorised in-
tervention in the Laboratory hot plates and negligent or deliberate damage the warranty
will lapse.
Laboratory hot plate SLK 6
Never operate the Laboratory hot plates in hazardous location!
For safety reasons place the Laboratory hot plates at least 50 cm from
any inflammable material!
Never route connection cables in highly frequented areas!
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