Electrothermal 1101D, 1102D Instruction Manual

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MEL-TEMP .

1101D 115V ~ 50/60Hz

1102D 230V ~ 50/60Hz Digital Melting Point

INSTRUCTION BOOK.

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Please take your time to read your MEL-TEMP Digital Melt Point Apparatus instruction book in order to understand the safe and correct use of your new Bibby Scientific product.

It is recommended the Responsible Body for the use of this equipment reads this Instruction book and ensures the user(s) are suitably trained in its operation.

CONTENTS
Section 1	Introduction	Page 3
Section 2	Symbols and using this Instruction book	Page 4
Section 3	Safety Information.	Page 5
Section 4	Unpacking and contents	Page 7
Section 5	Installation	Page 8
Section 6	Environmental Protection.	Page 9
Section 7	Product Operation.	Page 10
Section 8	Technical Specification.	Page 18
Section 9	Maintenance	Page 20
Section 10	Customer Support	Page 22
Section 11	Spares and Accessories	Page 23
Section 12	Notes	Page 25
Section 13	EC declaration of Conformity	Page 28
Appendix A	Decontamination Certificate.	Page 24

© The copyright of this instruction book is the property of Bibby Scientific Limited. This instruction book is supplied by Bibby Scientific Limited on the express understanding that it is to be used solely for the purpose for which it is supplied. It may not be copied, used or disclosed to others in whole or part for any purpose except as authorised in writing by Bibby Scientific Limited. Bibby Scientific Limited reserves the right to alter, change or modify this document without prior notification.

In the interest of continued development Bibby Scientific Limited reserve the right to alter or modify the design and /or assembly process of their products without prior notification.

This product is manufactured in Great Britian by Electrothermal, part of the Bibby Scientific Group of companies.

Bibby Scientific Limited.

Beacon Road,

Stone,

Staffordshire ST15 0SA,

Great Britain.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

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1.INTRODUCTION.

Your Bibby Scientific’s MEL-TEMP Digital Melting Point Apparatus has been designed for general purpose laboratory use in which samples submitted for analysis are enclosed in a glass capillary tube and brought to a melt point condition under strict controlled parrameters of time and temperature.

An advanced Microcontroller and step through menu system accuratly controls the oven temperature and ramp rate. Melt temperatures can be viewed using the keypad.

Two ramp rates are offed. A quick ramp is provided to define the approximate melt temperature of your sample while the slower ramp rate is provided to accurately attain the true melt temperature of your chemical sample.

White LED oven illumination assists in the clear viewing of melt samples.

Vesions of Mel-Temp that support Firmware version V0.29 and above are equiped with ECO mode facility.

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2.SYMBOLS AND USING THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK

2.1.Throughout this Instruction book the following symbols are shown to identify conditions which pose a hazard to the user, or to identify actions that should be observed. These symbols are also shown on the product, or its packaging. When a symbol is shown next to a paragraph or statement it is recommended the user takes particular note of that instruction in order to prevent damage to the equipment or to prevent injury to one’s self or other people.

To prevent injury or equipment damage it is the manufacturer’s recommendation that all persons using this equipment are suitably trained before use.

2.2.Symbols defined.

Caution, risk of danger. See note or adjacent symbol.

Recyclable Packing Material

Do not dispose of product in normal domestic waste.

Refer to this Instructions book.

Bio Chemical Hazard. Caution required. Will require decontamination.

Caution / risk of electric shock.

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3.SAFETY INFORMATION.

This product has been designed for safe operation when used as detailed in accordance with the Manufacturer’s instructions.

NOTE: Failure to use this equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s operating instructions may compromise your basic safety protection afforded by the equipment and may invalidate the warranty / guarantee. The warranty / guarantee does not cover damaged caused by faulty installation or misuse of the equipment.

This equipment is classified as Class O (EN60519-2) with regard to over temperature protection and should be used accordingly.

3.1. Prevention of Fire and Electric Shock.

Ensure the Mains Power Supply conforms to rating found on the data plate located on the underside of your MEL-TEMP melting point power supply.

Do not attempt to gain access to the inside of the Power Supply.

There are no serviceable parts inside.

3.2. General Safe Operating Practice.

Always follow good laboratory practice when using this equipment. Give due recognition to your company’s safety and legislative health & safety procedures and all associated legislation applicable to your areas of operation. Check laboratory procedures for substances being heated and ensure all hazards (e.g. explosion, implosion or the release of toxic or flammable gases) that might arise have been suitably addressed before proceeding. (Consult your organization’s practice).

Ensure equipment is used on a clean, dry, non-combustible, solid work surface with at least 300mm suitable clearance all around from other equipment.

Do not position the MEL-TEMP Melting Point Apparatus so that it is difficult to connect / disconnect from the Power Supply.

Do not immerse any part of this equipment in water / fluid.

It is not recommended to leave any heating apparatus unattended during operation.

Only use Original Equipment Manufacture’s Parts and Accessories.

Ref Section 11.

The equipment is not spark, flame or explosion proof and has not been designed for use in hazardous areas in terms of BSEN 6007914:1997. Keep flammable, low flash point substances away from

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the apparatus.

Do not operate or handle any part of this product with wet hands.

Do not lean or stretch over the unit when in operation especially when capillary tubes are located in the oven.

Do not to look directly at the LED oven illumination light source while turned on.

Take care when handling glass capillary tubes. They may hot when removed from the oven.

Take care with the cut ends from capillary tubes. Always dispose of used capillary tubes in a safe manner.

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4.UNPACK AND CONTENTS.

4.1. Please check the contents of your carton against the Mel-Temp diagram.

Item	Description	Qty
1	Power supply	1
2	Power Supply mains lead	As
	(Illustration onlysupplied type may be	req
	different).
	(230V supplied with Schuko European
	and UK)
4	Operating and safety	1
	Instructions book
5	Capillary tubes	1
6	MEL-TEMP Melting point	1
	product
7	Lens Hood	1

Note: Additional Packing material may be present.

For your future reference	Unit Serial Number	Unit Model/Cat Number.
please record your products
Serial and Model numbers.

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5. INSTALLATION.

5.1. Electrical Safety and Installation.

5.1.1.This equipment is designed to safe under the following conditions:-

•Indoor use.

•Altitude up to 2000 meters.

•Temperatures between 5°C and 40°C.

•Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C.

•Mains supply voltage fluctuations up to ± 10% of the nominal voltage.

•Transient overvoltages typically present on the mains supply. (Overvoltage category II)

•Applicable rated pollution degree 2.

5.1.2.Check the voltage on the PSU data label. Ensure the rating conforms to your local supply.

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6.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

6.1.Maximum consideration to environmental issues within the design and manufacturing process of this product without compromising product performance and value.

6.2.Packaging materials have been selected such that they may be sorted for recycling.

6.3.At the end of your product and accessories life, it must not be discarded as domestic waste. Ref: EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE). Please contact your distributor / supplier for further information. For end users outside of the EU consult applicable regulations.

6.4.This product should only be dismantled for recycling by an authorised recycling company.

This product and accessories must be accompanied by a completed Decontamination Certificate prior to any disposal. Copies of the Certificate are available from your distributor of Bibby Scientific’s MEL-TEMP products, alternatively you may copy and enlarge from ‘Appendix A’ of this instruction book.

Bibby Scientific’s Electrothermal branded product range is registered with the Environment Agency under the name of as Electrothermal Engineering Limited as being a producer of WEEE (Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment) through b2b Compliance, an authorised waste collection compliance scheme.

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