Operation; Maintenance & Servicing - Bibby Scientific Stuart HM50C Bedienungsanweisung

Operation

1. Place the unit on a clean, dry,
non-combustible, solid work surface with at
least 300mm suitable clearance all around
from other equipment.
2. With the mains electricity supply switched
off, connect the mains lead with IEC plug to
the mains input IEC socket. Connect the plug
to the mains supply.
3. Place a charged, clean, dry glass vessel of the
size indicated on the mantle rating plate label
into the unit. Wherever possible, the glass
vessel should be supported within the mantle
by means of a support rod and clamp.
4. Switch on the mains electricity supply. Adjust
the heating control knob to the required
setting. Setting 1 is low heat up; setting 10 is
maximum heat up.
nOte: the 'mains power on' indicator
will illuminate. the amber 'heating
element on' indicator will illuminate/
pulsate when the heaters are in
operation.
5. When the process is complete, switch the
heating control knob to the off position.
Disconnect the mains electricity supply.
6. Remove the charged vessel. Handle hot
charged vessels with care.
Maintenance & Servicing
WaRning: ensure the unit is
disconnected from the mains electricity
supply before attempting maintenance
or servicing.
Periodically clean the instrument using a clean
cloth. DO nOt USe SOlVentS FOR Cleaning
anY PaRt OF tHiS eQUiPMent.
Fuse replacement
The mains fuse holder is located at the rear of
the unit within the mains input IEC socket. Refer
to the table below for the correct fuse type and
rating for your model.
4
Model total heating power (W)
HM50C
HM100C
HM250C
HM500C
HM1000C
Spillage
In the event of spillage or glassware fracture, do
not touch the mantle. Disconnect the product
from the mains electricity supply and allow the
product to cool. Wearing suitable hand
protection, carefully remove any pieces of broken
glassware. Wipe off all excess liquid from the
mantle and surrounding area using an absorbent
soft cloth. Drain off any residual fluid retained in
the mantle.
In the case of excessive spillage/ flask fracture,
invert the mantle and allow it to drain for
minimum of one hour. Then proceed with the
following drying out procedure. Place the
complete mantle, correct way up, in a heated
oven at 50°C for a minimum period of 40 hours.
Before further use, the mantle must be subjected
to electrical safety testing by competent service
personnel.
Servicing
any repairs or replacement of parts MUSt be
undertaken by suitably qualified personnel.
For a comprehensive list of parts required by
service engineers conducting internal repairs,
please contact the Service Department, quoting
both the model number and serial number:
E-mail: service@bibby-scientific.com
Tel: +44 (0)1785 810475
Fax: +44 (0)1785 810471
Only spare parts supplied or specified by
Stuart or its agents should be used. Fitting
of non-approved parts may affect the
performance of the safety features designed
into the instrument. If in any doubt, please
contact the Service Department of Bibby Scientific
Ltd. or the point of sale.
For any other technical enquiries, please contact
the Technical Support Department:
E-mail: stuarthelp@bibby-scientific.com
Tel: +44 (0)1785 810433.
Fuse rating (a)
75 0.5
100 0.5
200 1.25
280 2.5
380 2.5