Specifications

Safety Information ..............................................................................................................................................3
Alert Signals..................................................................................................................................................3
Warnings ......................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................6
Unpacking ..........................................................................................................................................................7
Installation ..........................................................................................................................................................8
Principles of Operation......................................................................................................................................10
Operation ..........................................................................................................................................................12
Removing the Clear Plastic Cover..............................................................................................................12
The Power Switch ......................................................................................................................................12
Setting the Stirring Speed ..........................................................................................................................13
Stirring Speed Guide ..................................................................................................................................14
Setting the Temperature ............................................................................................................................14
Controlling Top Plate Temperature ............................................................................................................16
Controlling Solution Temperature ..............................................................................................................16
Using the Probe with the Temperature Display for Stirring Applications Only............................................17
To Achieve Fast Heat-up of Large Volumes ..............................................................................................17
Heating Small Volumes ..............................................................................................................................18
Heating Metal Vessels and Sand Baths ....................................................................................................18
Heat-up Time Guide....................................................................................................................................19
Operating Specifications ..................................................................................................................................20
Heating Specifications ................................................................................................................................20
Stirring Speed Specifications......................................................................................................................20
General Operating Specifications ....................................................................................................................21
Dimensions........................................................................................................................................................21
Electrical Ratings ..............................................................................................................................................21
Temperature Range for Hot Plates and Stirring Hot Plates........................................................................21
Stirring Speed Range fro 4-Place Stirrers and Stirring Hot Plates ............................................................21
Environmental Parameters for all Units......................................................................................................21
Maintenance and Servicing ..............................................................................................................................22
Replacing the Power Board and/or the Logic Board..................................................................................22
Replacing the Display Board ......................................................................................................................24
Replacing the Motors..................................................................................................................................26
Replacing the Top Plate Assembly ............................................................................................................28
Set-up Procedure........................................................................................................................................31
Calibrating the Probe Temperature Input....................................................................................................33
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................35
Exploded Views ................................................................................................................................................36
Replacement Parts............................................................................................................................................38
Ordering Procedures ........................................................................................................................................39
One Year Limited Warranty ..............................................................................................................................40
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