Nickel-Electro Clifton Range NE9S Series User manual

NE9S SERIES
Fan Circulation Drying Ovens
NICKEL-ELECTRO LIMITED
Oldmixon Crescent
Weston Super Mare
North Somerset BS24 9BL
United Kingdom
Clifton R ange
®

Contents
General Notes 3
Specimen Safety 3
User Safety 4
Do’s and Don’ts 4
Unpacking 5
Power Lead and Connection to Electrical Supply 5
Positioning and Levelling 5
Front View 6
Rear View 6
Specication      7
Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions 8
Portable Appliance Testing 8
Operating Instructions 9
Turning On 9
Standby Mode 10
Controls Guide 11
Editing and Setting the Temperature Program 12
Editing and Setting the Temperature Program Continued 13
Starting the Temperature Program 14
Immediately Starting Program Option 14
Delay Starting Program Option 14
Date Time Starting Program Option 15
Program Running, Controls Locked 16
Stopping the Program 16
Alarm 16
Logger 16
EditingandSettingtheExhaustAirFlap   17
Editing and Setting the Exhaust Air Flap Continued 18
Editing and Setting the Date and Time 19
Editing and Setting the Date and Time Continued 20
Warranty Terms and Conditions 21
Warranty Terms and Conditions Continued 22
Non Warranty Information 22
EC Declaration of Conformity 23
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this piece of Clifton Range laboratory equipment.To get the
best performance from your equipment and for your own safety please read these
instructions carefully before use.
General Notes
1. This product is designed for laboratory use only. Always follow good laboratory
practice.
2. If this product is not used in accordance with these instructions then basic safety
protection may be affected.
3. Themainssupplycordttedtothisproductisheatresistantandshouldbere-
placed with an equivalent type.
4. BeforeusinganycleaningordecontaminationmethodpleaserefertotheMainte-
nance and Cleaning section to ensure the proposed method will not damage the
unit.
5. Connectonlytoapowersupplywiththecorrespondingvoltagetothatspecied
on the rating label positioned on the rear of the unit.
6. Ensure that the power supply has an earth (ground) terminal.
Amendments
Issue 1: March 2013 (Initial Issue)
Symbols
This symbol appears in documents and on equipment to warn
the user that there are hot surfaces on the equipment.
This symbol appears in documents and on equipment to warn
the user that instructions must be followed to ensure correct
or safe operation.
Specimen Safety
It is the users responsibility, to ensure that the temperature set on the instrument, is at a
level where no damage is caused to diagnostic specimens used with the equipment. In the
event of this instrument malfunctioning, all specimens within the device should be checked
to ensure no harm or damage to the specimen has been caused.
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This symbol appears in documents and on equipment to warn
the user that instructions must be followed to ensure correct
or safe operation.
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User Safety
The equipment you have purchased complies with the following European Directives
EMCDirective89/336/EECandLowVoltageDirective73/23/EECasindicatedintheEC
Declaration of Conformity included in the document.This instrument has been designed
and constructed in a manner which minimises the risk of electrical shock to the operator,
offers maximum protection from overheating and provides clear and adequate labelling of
instrument controls.
Do not touch any electrical contacts or open any closure plates.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!!
DO NOT:
1. Block ventilation slots during use.
2. Use metal instruments or scouring agents to clean the interior of the oven.
3. Installtheinstrumentoutside,indampenvironmentsorareaswhichcanbeooded.
4. Installtheinstrumentnearammableorvolatilesubstances,acidsorincorrosive
environments.
5. Storeinammableorvolatilesubstancesinsidetheinstrument,touchlivepartsofthe
instrument,operatetheinstrumentwithdamphands,placevesselscontaininguids
on the instrument, climb or place any objects on the instrument.
6. Do not use without appropriate training.
DO:
1. Ensure the mains switch and power supply connector are accessible during use.
2. Disconnect from the power supply before moving the instrument.
3. Ensurethatthemainssupplycordttedisreplacedwithanequivalenttypeif
damaged.
4. Follow the installation instructions.
5. Follow the operating and maintenance instructions. If the instrument is not used in
accordancewiththeseinstructions,thenbasicsafetyprotectionofferedbytheequip-
ment may be affected.
6. Always follow good laboratory practice by ensuring substances being heated present
noriskofhazard(explosion,implosionorreleaseoftoxicorammablegases).
Do not touch any electrical contacts or open any closure plates.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!!
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Unpacking
Prior to opening the packaging check the Tip and Tell Label to ensure the instrument
has not been tipped during transit. If tipped please notify Nickel Electro Ltd or your
local distributor immediately. Remove the product from it packaging. Any damage to the
product notify Nickel Electro Ltd or your local distributor immediately. Retain packaging
over warranty period.
DO NOT LIFT USING THE DOOR OR DOOR HANDLE
Remove the unit from its packaging . Check its condition and
accessories.
Power Lead and Connection to Electrical Supply
Check the electrical supply is compatible with the rating label.
IF IN DOUBT CONSULT AND ELECTRICIAN.THE PRODUCT
MUST BE EARTHED!
Where the mains supply or plug connection differs refer to local
regulations or consult an electrician.
POSITIONING AND LEVELLING
1. The instrument should be placed on a hard surface, in a dry, airy place with low
relative air humidity (maximum 60% RH, no condensation).The ambient temperature
shouldbe+10to+28˚C.
2. The instrument should not be placed in direct sunlight and near energy sources.
3. The instrument has not been designed to work in highly dusty environments.
4. Once the instrument has been positioned, it needs leveling. Afterwards it should be
inspectedusingaspiritlevelputonaatpartoftheunit.
5. The instrument should be placed at least 100mm away from the wall.
6. The instrument should be placed in such a place as to ensure at least a 300mm gap
between the top of the unit and the ceiling.
7. Theinstrumentmustnotbebuilt-in.
Remove the unit from its packaging . Check its condition and
accessories.
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Check the electrical supply is compatible with the rating label.
IF IN DOUBT CONSULT AND ELECTRICIAN.THE PRODUCT
MUST BE EARTHED!
Where the mains supply or plug connection differs refer to local
regulations or consult an electrician.
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