General Description
The acid resistant hotplate consists of a
ceramic tile and heater assembly mounted in
a block of high grade PTFE. The hotplate is
controlled via a separate control unit which is
connected by a 2 metre lead (partly covered
with a PTFE sleeve). This allows the hotplate
to be located in a fume hood and the
controller outside, away from the corrosive
environment.
Controls
Front of control unit
Rear of control unit
Rear of control unit
Operation
1. Position the hotplate unit on a firm level
surface away from any heat sensitive or
flammable material.
2. Plug the hotplate lead into the hotplate
inlet socket of the control unit.
3. Connect the control unit to the mains
supply (the green mains indicator light will
illuminate).
4. Position the control unit in the area it is to
be used (e.g. outside the fume hood).
5. Turn the control unit ON using the
temperature control knob and select the
temperature of the hotplate by using the
printed scale around the knob. The heater
on light will illuminate.
Maintenance
WARNING: Before attempting to
clean the unit, ensure that the
hotplate is cool and that the
control unit is disconnected from the
mains electricity supply.
The control unit should be cleaned using a
damp cloth and mild detergent solution. Do
not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents.
The hotplate body can be cleaned with
almost any cleaning agent compatible with
PTFE. A damp cloth will remove most types
of contamination. For more difficult stains a
domestic cleaner is recommended.
Cleaning is made easier if spillages are
attended to promptly. In any case, spillages
of alkali, phosphoric acid and hydrofluoric
acid MUST be removed immediately as
these chemicals can attack and damage the
glass ceramic. Ensure the appropriate safety
precautions are observed.
NEVER immerse the hotplate unit in acid
or any other liquid. The unit has breather
holes in the base which will allow liquid
access that will destroy sensitive
components.
WARNING: A ceramic top which is
scratched, chipped, chemically etched or
damaged must not be used.
Temperature
control knob
Hot warning light Heater on light
Mains
indicator light
Temperature
control knob
Hot warning light Heater on light
Mains
indicator light
Main IEC inlet
socket Hotplate inlet
socket
Main IEC inlet
socket Hotplate inlet
socket
WARNING: When the hotplate surface
is hot (>50ºC) the hot warning light will
begin to flash red. This will continue to
flash while the plate temperature is above 50ºC
even after the hotplate has been switched off
(the control unit must remain connected to the
mains supply).