Manual

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CANNON
®
miniAV-X Automatic Viscometer with VISCPRO
®
Instruction & Operation Manual
Version 1.0b— March, 2012; CANNON
®
Instrument Company
2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA 16803 • USA
Make sure that your unit is operated only by qualified personnel.
Make sure that you read and understand all operating instructions
and safety precautions listed in this manual before installing or
operating your unit. If you have questions regarding instrument
operation or documentation, contact CANNON
®
Instrument Company.
Do not deviate from the installation, operation or maintenance
procedures described in this manual. Improper use of the miniAV-X
instrument may result in a hazardous situation and may void the
manufacturers warranty.
Handle and transport the unit with care. Sudden jolts or impacts may
cause damage to components.
Observe all warning labels.
Never remove warning labels.
Never operate damaged or leaking equipment.
Never operate the unit without appropriate levels of approved bath
fluid in the bath.
Do not fill the bath vessel higher than the cold fill level.
Unless procedures specify otherwise, always turn off the unit and
disconnect the mains cable from the power source before performing
service or maintenance procedures, or before moving the unit.
Never operate the equipment with damaged mains power cables.
Refer all service and repairs to qualified personnel.
In addition to the cautionary statements listed previously, additional
cautions may be posted throughout this manual. These cautions, identi-
fied by the caution symbol (see left) indicate important operational
procedures. Read and follow these important instructions. Failure to
observe these instructions may void warranties, compromise operator
safety, and/or result in damage to the miniAV-X unit.
Hot surface cautions may be attached on or near hot surfaces of the
miniAV-X. Avoid touching hot surfaces, particularly when operating the
miniAV-X at bath temperatures exceeding 50°C.
The Protective Conductor Terminal symbol is used to indicate required
ground connections for your instrument electrical supply.
WARNING
When supplying power to this instrument, ensure that the protective
ground (earth) terminals of the instrument are connected to the protective
conductor of the (supplied) line (MAINS) power cord. Use only the
manufacturer-supplied power cord, which should be inserted in a socket
outlet (receptacle) which is also provided with a protective ground (earth)
contact.
Do not use an extension cord (power cable) without a protective
conductor (grounding).
The ~MAINS symbol indicates instructions or connections for the AC
power supply. The AC Power input must match the electrical specifica-
tions listed on the label on the rear panel of the instrument. The supplied
Protective Conductor
General Caution
Hot Surface Caution
AC Power Input Symbol
MAINS
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