Westlab BECELEC User manual

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PRODUCT MANUAL
Product Manual
BECELEC Electric Laboratory Burner, 2 Pin
Code 612-014

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PRODUCT MANUAL
1800 358 101
[e-mail]
www.westlab.com.au
[phone]
[e-mail]
www.westlab.co.nz
646 568 5391
[e-mail]
www.westlab.com
1 877 822 1455
[e-mail]
www.westlab.com
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1. Product Description
1.1 Introduction
BECELEC’s Electric Burner offers laboratories a unique and safe replacement
alternative to the conventional gas Bunsen burners.
The high-powered heater combined with a reective internal stainless-steel bowl
produces a concentrated stream of heat comparable with that of existing gas-powered
Bunsen burners.
1.2 Features
• Safer Alternative to the Conventional Gas Bunsen Burners
• Temperature Range of +37° to +720°C
• Heating Area of 130mm Dia.
• LED Safety Indicator
1.3 Accessories
• Reective Internal Stainless-Steel Bowl
• Wire Safety Guard
• Retort Stand
• Boss Head
• Clamp
TABLE OF CONTENT
1. Product Description
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Features
1.3 Accessories
2. Technical Specications
3. Safety Precautions
4. Maintenance & Cleaning
5. Operation
6. Product Disposal
PRODUCT CODE
612-014
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

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PRODUCT MANUAL
1800 358 101
[e-mail]
www.westlab.com.au
[phone]
[e-mail]
www.westlab.co.nz
646 568 5391
[e-mail]
www.westlab.com
1 877 822 1455
[e-mail]
www.westlab.com
Australia New Zealand United StatesCanada
2. Technical Specication
Capacity 25L
Temperature Range +37° to +720°C
Heating Area Ø 130mm
Safety Indicator LED
Dimensions 310mm W x 200mm D x 110mm H
Voltage 230 V Single Phase, Earth 50/60 Hz
Fuse Rating T 3.1A L 250 V
User Classication II
Power 500 Watt
Weight 1.7kg
3. Safety Precautions
• Unplug the Electric Laboratory Burner when not in use.
• The unit must be connected to 3 pin mains compatible with the burner’s technical
specications, and a correct earth present.
• The burner must be placed on a non-ammable surface.
• A distance of 200mm must be kept around the heater to facilitate ventilation.

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PRODUCT MANUAL
1800 358 101
[e-mail]
www.westlab.com.au
[phone]
[e-mail]
www.westlab.co.nz
646 568 5391
[e-mail]
www.westlab.com
1 877 822 1455
[e-mail]
www.westlab.com
Australia New Zealand United StatesCanada
4. Maintenance & Cleaning
The Electric Laboratory Burner requires no scheduled or preventative maintenance.
If any overspill occurs, it is recommended to clean the heating element and the
stainless-steel bowl.
1. Disconnect the burner from the mains. Only clean when the unit is cold.
2. Check that the lower bowl draining hole is not blocked.
3. Wipe down the inside of the bowl.
4. Remove any burnt matter from the mesh and heating element.
NOTE: The electrical control box requires no maintenance. For any malfunction not
covered in this document, please contact Westlab Pty Ltd.
5. Operation
Ensure that the unit is correctly operated. Any misuse may compromise the safety of
the burner and the warranty.
1. Plug the burner into the mains. Once plugged in, the indicator ‘Sector’ will light up.
2. Turn the regulating knob clockwise until the desired position.
Heating Time: 4 minutes.
3. To generate a ame, use GEL Flam and the optional stainless-steel plate.
Further instructions are located on the GEL Flame container.
4. This symbol indicates “Danger: Hot Surface”.
Additional information
Heating borosilicate test tubes the BECELEC Burner does not require any shaking as
practiced with the conventional Bunsen burner. For optimum heating, hold the test
tube still with a suitable test tube holder over the centre of the burner and move slightly
from side to side once the liquid boils. By moving away from the centre, a reduction in
heat prevents boiling and spillage.
For experiments requiring a ame [combustion of metals]
• Hold the stainless-steel plate by the handle provided.
• Add a small amount [5ml] of GEL Flame to the centre of the plate. Take care not
to obstruct the small air hole.
• Place the plate directly onto the Burner when it is at full heat.
• Wait ten to twenty seconds for the GEL Flame to heat and then tap the plate
handle to ignite.

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PRODUCT MANUAL
1800 358 101
[e-mail]
www.westlab.com.au
[phone]
[e-mail]
www.westlab.co.nz
646 568 5391
[e-mail]
www.westlab.com
1 877 822 1455
[e-mail]
www.westlab.com
Australia New Zealand United StatesCanada
6. Product Recycling
In the case that the product is to be disposed of, the relevant legal regulations are
to be observed.

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