Paraffin Section

Flotation Bath
MH8517, MH8517X1

Instruction Manual
M6847 / Version 1.2
Please take your time to read this Instruction manual in order to understand the safe and
correct use of your new Electrothermal product.

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

Contents Page

Section 1 Introduction 3
Section 2 Symbols and using this Instruction Manual 4
Section 3 Safety Information 5
Section 4 Unpacking and Contents 7
Section 5 Installation 8
Section 6 Environmental Protection 9
Section 7 Equipment Operation 9
Section 8 Technical Specifications 11
Section 9 Maintenance 12
Section 10 Spares and Accessories 14
Section 11 Customer and Technical Support 14
Section 12 EU Declaration of Conformity 15

© The copyright of this instruction manual is the property of Cole-Parmer Limited. This instruction manual is supplied
by Cole-Parmer 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
Cole-Parmer Limited. Cole-Parmer Limited reserves the right to alter, change or modify this document without prior
notification.

In the interest of continued development Cole-Parmer 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 Britain by Electrothermal, part of the Cole-Parmer Group of companies.

Cole-Parmer Ltd.
Beacon Road,
Stone,
Staffordshire,
ST15 0SA,
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1785 812121

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1. INTRODUCTION

The MH8517 Paraffin section mounting bath is designed for use as a heated, distilled
water floating out bath for the manipulation and location of paraffin wax sections onto
glass slides.

The black PTFE coated interior gives a high contrast background for locating specimens.

The MH8517 Paraffin bath uses an electronic temperature controller with thermocouple
sensor feedback designed to supply power to a silicon rubber mat heater in order
to maintain accurate water temperatures. A self resetting over temperature cut out
device is fitted as an integral part of the heater mat in order to protect against any over
temperature conditions.

This product is supplied with an IEC moulded cord and lead set for ease of operation
and the IEC socket houses protection fuses for both the live and neutral power supply
lines. A White neon indicates the presence of power while the Amber neon indicates
when the heater is in an ‘on’ state.

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 2. SYMBOLS AND USING THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

2.1. Throughout this Instruction manual 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.
SYMBOLS AND USING THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK

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To prevent injury or equipment damage it is the manufacturer’s

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Refer to Instruction book

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ON/OFF symbol.
This symbol adjacent Lamp is illuminated
to an indication when
lamp means mains equipment
power is ‘ON’.
Off/On when lamp non-illuminated / illuminated

This symbol is used to identify the Bath Heater on Control and bath
Heater symbol. Lamp is illuminated when heater is ‘ON’.
heater “ON” indicator.

Bio Chemical Hazard. Caution required. Will require decontamination.

Bio Chemical Hazard. Caution required. Will require decontamination.

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 3. SAFETY INFORMATION.

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4. UNPACKING AND CONTENTS

4. UNPACKING AND CONTENTS

4.1. Please check the contents of your carton against the diagram.

Contents.
Item Description Qty
1 Paraffin Section Mounting Bath 1
2 Instruction book (this document). 1
3 Mains lead and moulded IEC plug set. A/R
(Illustration may be different to lead set supplied depending on country of use).

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5.5. INSTALLATION.
INSTALLATION
5.5.1. Electrical safety and Installation
INSTALATION
5.1. Electrical safety and Installation.
5.1.1 This
5.1. Electrical equipment
safety is designed for safe operation under the following conditions:-
and installation.
5.2. This equipment is designed for safe operation under the following conditions:-
• Indoor
5.1.1. This equipment use.is designed for safe use under the following conditions:-
• Indoor use.
• Indoor • Altitude
use. up to 2000 meters.
• Altitude up to 2000 meters.
• Altitude• Temperatures between 5°C and 40°C.
up to 2000 meters.
• Temperatures between -10°C and +50°C.
• Temperatures
• Maximumbetween relative humidity
5°C and 40°C.80% for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing
• Maximumlinearly to 50%
relative relative
humidity 80% humidity at 40°C.
for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing
linearly to relative
• Maximum 50% relative humidity
humidity at 40°C.
80% for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing
• Mains
linearly to 50%supply voltage
relative humidityfluctuations
at 40°C. up to ± 10% of the nominal voltage.
• Mains supply voltage fluctuations up to ± 10% of the nominal voltage.
• Mains • Transient overvoltages
supply voltage fluctuationstypically present
up to ± 10% of theon the mains
nominal voltage.supply. (Overvoltage
• Transient
category overvoltages
II). typically present on the mains supply. (Overvoltage
category II).
• Transient over voltages typically present on the mains supply.(Overvoltage
• Applicable
category II). rated pollution 5. INSTALLATION.
degree 2.
• Applicable rated pollution degree 2.
• Applicable rated pollution degree 2. 5.1. Electrical safety and Installation.
5.2.
5.3. Thisequipment
This equipment mustmust be earthed
be earthed / grounded/ grounded to a/ fixed
to a fixed earth earth
grounded / grounded mains
mains
5.2. socket
socket outlet.
outlet.
This TheThe
equipment mains
mains
must supply
supply is to be
be earthed to be5.2.
/isgrounded
earthed
This equipment is designed for safe operation under the follo
/earthed
to a fixed/earth
grounded grounded
in accordance inwith
/ grounded accordance
mains with
current
socket legislation.
currentoutlet.
legislation.
The mains supply is to be earthed / grounded in accordance
• Indoor use. with
current legislation.
5.3.
5.4. Ensure onlythethe
Ensure only correct
correct ratedrated
mainsmains input
input fuses arefuses
fitted. are fitted.
(Where
• Altitude (Where
applicable
up to 2000 applicable ensure
ensure
the correct
5.3. Ensure onlymains cable rated
the correct fuse ifmains
fitted).input
Seefuses
Technical Specification,
are fitted. Section
(Where applicable ofmeters.
8 ensure
this
the correct
Instruction
the
Mains cord and moulded IEC plug and lead
book. cord and moulded IEC plug and lead set fuse if fitted). See
correct Mains
set fuse if fitted). See Technical
Specification
Technical Section
Specification 8 of this
Section Instruction
8 of this manual.
Instructions
• Temperatures between -10°C and +50°C.
book.
5.5. Check the voltage on the product data label of this unit. Ensure the rating conforms
5.4.
5.4. Check
Check the
to yourthe
local voltage
supply.
voltage onproduct
onOnly
the the product
connect data
to resistive
data label label
onloads
this on
• this
unit.product
Maximum
= 1500Watts
product @ 230V~AC
Ensure unit.
relative
the orEnsure
humidity
rating
80%theforrating
temperatures up to 31°
linearly8 to
of 50% relative humidity at 40°C.
conforms
750Watts to
conforms @to your
locallocal
115V~AC.
your supply.
Refer
supply. to Technical Specification, Section this Instruction
book.
to a mains•to Mains supplywhich
voltage fluctuations up to ± 10% of the nomin
5.5. It isisrecommended
5.5. It recommended this product
this product be connected
be connected a mains
supply supply
source source which
5.6. incorporates
This product an
must be or
RCD connected to a mains supply source which incorporates an
GFCI device.
incorporates an
RCD or GFCI device. RCD or GFCI device. • Transient overvoltages typically present on the mains supp
category II).
5.6.
5.7. Do notwith
install this product or accessories on aassurface which may become wet.
5.6. The unit is supplied
Do not install athis
moulded
productmains cord and plug
or accessories on aset wired
surface follows:-
which may
• Applicable rated pollution degree 2.
5.7. become
The unit is supplied with a Mains cord wired as follows:
wet.

Green
5.7. The unit /Yellow
Greenorwith
is supplied / Green = or
Earth
a Mains /Green
Ground
cord wired = Earth / Ground
as follows:
Yellow 5.3. This equipment must be earthed / grounded to a fixed earth /
Blue or White = Neutral socket outlet. The mains supply is to be earthed / grounded in acc
Blue or White =current legislation.
Neutral
Brown or Black = Live / line hot.
Green / Yellow or Green = Earth / Ground
Brown or Black 5.4. =Ensure Liveonly thehot.
/ line correct rated mains input fuses are fitted. (Where
Blue or White the= correct Neutral
mains cable fuse if fitted). See Technical Specification,
5.8. If the controller
Brown is to be used on aor retort rod,Black
make sureInstruction
= it isn’t
Live book.
positioned
/ line hot.over any
heating apparatus.
5.5. Check the voltage on the product data label of this unit. Ensure the
to your local supply. Only connect to resistive loads = 1500Watts @
5.9. 750Watts
If using the wall mounting bracket provided, carefully mark@ and
115V~AC.
drill twoRefer to Technical Specification, Section 8
suitable holes using the bracket as a template. Ensure book.
there are now cables etc
buried in the wall. Plug the holes with raw plugs and fasten the bracket to the wall in
the correct orientation using the screws provided. 5.6.Place
This the
product must over
controller be connected
the to a mains supply source which in
bracket. RCD or GFCI device.

5.7. The unit is supplied with a moulded mains cord and plug set wired
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Brown or Black = Live / line

6. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
6. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
6.6. ENVIRONMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
PROTECTION.
6.1. Maximum consideration to environmental issues within the design and
6.1. Maximum
6.1. Maximum consideration
manufacturing to environmental
consideration
process without issues
tocompromising
environmentalendwithin the performance
issues
product design
within and
the and
design
value.and
6.1. manufacturing
Maximum consideration to environmental
process without compromisingissues
endwithin
producttheperformance
design and and value.
manufacturing process
manufacturing process without
without compromising
compromising end product end product and
performance performance
value. and value.
6.2. Packaging materials have been selected such that they may be sorted for
6.2.
6.2. Packaging
Packaging
recycling.
materials
materials have have been selected
been selected such thatsuch thatbethey
they may may
sorted for be sorted for
recycling.
6.2. recycling.
Packaging materials have been selected such that they may be sorted for
recycling.

6.3.
6.3. AtAt
thethe
end end ofproduct
of your your product and accessories
and accessories must not
life,beitdiscarded
life, it must not as be discarded as
6.3. domestic
domestic waste.
At thewaste.
end ofRef:Ref:
yourEU EU Directive
product 2002/96/EC
and2002/96/EC
Directive accessories life,
on on
it must
Waste Waste
not Electrical
be discarded
Electrical and as and Electronic
Electronic
6.3. domestic
At the end Ref:
of your
EUproduct and accessories onlife, it must not beanddiscarded as
Equipment
Equipment Directive
waste.
Ref: EU(WEEE).
Directive
domestic waste.
Directive
(WEEE). Please
Directive Please
2002/96/EC contact
contact
2002/96/EC
your Wasteyour
distributor
on distributor
Waste distributor
Electrical
/ supplier for
Electrical andfor/ supplier
Electronic
further
Electronic for further
Equipment
information.Directive
For end (WEEE). Please
users outside of contact your
the EU consult / supplier
applicable further
regulations.
information.
information. For For
end end
Equipment Directive users
(WEEE).
users outside
Please
outside ofconsult
contact
of the EU the
your EU consult
distributor
applicable applicable
/ supplier regulations.
for further
regulations.
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
6.4.
6.4. This
This product
product
company.
6.4. company.
This product should
should
should
only only be dismantled
be dismantled
only be dismantled for by
for recycling
for recycling recycling by anrecycling
an authorised
by an authorised authorised recycling
recycling
company.
company.

This product and accessories must be accompanied by a completed

This product
Decontamination and accessories
Certificate prior to anymustdisposal.
be accompanied
Copies ofby a completed
the Certificate are
Thisproduct
This
Decontamination product
available from your
and and
Certificate accessories
accessories
prior
distributor of to
Bibby
must
any must
be
disposal.
Scientific
be accompanied
accompanied
Copies of by
products, theyou
or
byare
aCertificate
completed
may copy
a completed
Decontamination
Decontamination
available from
and enlarge your
from Certificate
Certificate prior
distributor
‘Appendix A’of
toprior
of Bibby
this
any to anybook.
disposal.
Scientific
instruction Disposal.
Copies of
products, theCopies
or you of are
Certificate
may copy the Certificate are
available from your distributor of this
Bibby Scientificbook.
products, or you may copy
available
and enlargefrom
and enlarge from Distributor/Manufacturer.
‘Appendix
from ‘Appendix
A’ of instruction
A’ of this instruction book.

7. EQUIPMENT OPERATION
7.1. The Paraffin Bath has been designed for easy operation. The illustration below
shows a detailed layout of the product.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Electrothermal
Bibby Engineering
Scientific’s Limited
Electrothermal 1 as being
branded Bath tank
Bibby Scientific’s Electrothermal branded product range is registered with the Environment Agency under the name of as
a producer
product range isofregistered
WEEE (Waste Electronic
with the and Electrical
Environment Equipment)
Agency under through
the name of asb2b
Compliance,
Electrothermalan
Bibby Scientific’sauthorised
Engineering wastebranded
Electrothermal
Limited collection
as being compliance
product
a producer scheme.
rangeofis WEEE
registered withElectronic
(Waste the Environment AgencyEquipment)
and Electrical under the name of as
through b2b
Electrothermal
Compliance, an Engineering Limited
authorised waste 2 as being
collection Mains power on neon (White)
a producerscheme.
compliance of WEEE (Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment) through b2b
Compliance, an authorised waste collection compliance scheme.
3 Heater on neon (Amber)
4 Temperature control regulation dial
5 Read instruction manual label
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6 Data plate label M6493 Issue 10.3
M6493 Issue 10.3
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7 Earth bonding test point
8 Earth bonding point attention label
9 Mains IEC plug socket and protection fuses
9
 7.2. With the unit disconnected from the mains electricity supply, fill the bath tank with 2
Litres of distilled water.

Note: For best operation of this equipment, fill the unit with sterilized distilled water.
3. SAFETY
TheINFORMATION.
acceptable resistivity range is 50K to 1 Megohms (conductivity 1 to 20 micro
Siemens). The acceptable pH range is 7 to 9.
This product has been designed for safe operation when used as detailed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Caution: Using chlorinated tap water or additives that contain chorine will void the
manufacture
NOTE: warranty.
Failure to use Similary,
this equipment high purity
in accordance (deionized)
with this instructionwater that does not fall within
book may
compromise your basic safety protection afforded by the equipment and may
a restivity
invalidate range of
the warranty 50K to 1The
/ guarantee. Megohms and pH range
warranty / guarantee does notofcover
7 to 9 will void the
manufacture
damaged caused bywarranty. If youorhave
faulty installation any
misuse of questions,
the equipment. please contact Customer support
(see page 15 of this instruction manual).
3.1. Prevention of Fire and Electric shock.
7.3. Plug the unit into the mains electrical supply. Observe the illumination of the White
To prevent a risk of fire or electric shock, DO NOT open your
neon indicating
productthe presence
case of power. Only qualified Service
without authorisation.
personnel should attempt to repair this Controller.
7.4. The controlReplace
knob has
fusesa only
temperature
with the typescale from
as listed 30 to 70
in section, °C.and
Parts
Accessories and Technical Specifications. (See fuse type and
rating).
Set the control knob to the required temperature
Ensure the Mains Power Supply conforms to rating found on the
data plate located on the base of this product.
Note: On initial start-up from cold, the amber neon will be on continuously and will
Never Operate this equipment with out connection to earth /
subsequently switch on and off with reducing ‘on’ periods as the required
ground. Ensure the mains supply voltage is correctly earthed /
temperature settinginisaccordance
grounded approached.
with current area legislation.
Do not install or remove any heating apparatus from the controller
For more accurate temperature
whilst power is applied. setting, check bath water temperature using a hand
held thermometer or other suitable temperature measuring device and adjust the
3.2. General Safe Operating Practice.
regulating knob as required.
Always follow good laboratory practice when using this
equipment. Give due recognition to your company’s safety and
7.5. If an over temperature condition
legislative health occurs, the
& safety procedures andbath heater mat
all associated will turn off. Disconnect
legislation
applicable to your areas of operation. Check laboratory procedures
from the mains electricity supply and check there is sufficient distilled water in the
for substances being heated and ensure all hazards (e.g. explosion,
bath. Whenimplosion
the unit or has cooledofdown
the release toxic orthe thermal
flammable cut that
gases) out might
will reset and operation
may recommence.
arise haveIfbeen
a lack of distilled
suitably addressed water isn’t
before the reason
proceeding. When for the over temperature
heating
fault condition, certain
refer to substances
section 11theCustomer
liberation ofsupport.
hazardous gases may
require the use of a fume cupboard or other means of extraction.

TakeEnsure
care equipment
not to get is used on a clean, dry, non-combustible, solid
hot distilled water onto hands/skin.
work surface with at least 300mm suitable clearance all around
from other equipment.
7.6. Regularly check
Do notthe volume
position of distilled
the product so thatwater present
it is difficult in the unit.
to disconnect from Replenish as required.
the mains supply.
7.7. An optionalDolidnot
can be purchased
immerse which
unit in water reduces evaporation of bath water – order
or fluids.
part code AZ9241. Send your enquiry to [email protected].
Do not spill substances onto this unit. If spillage does occur,
disconnect unit from mains supply and follow instructions as
detailed in Section ‘Maintenance’.
To prevent electronic overheat and potential fire
Do not cover this product when connected to the mains power
supply.
It is not recommended to leave any heating apparatus unattended
during operation.
Only use Original Equipment manufacture’s spares and
accessories. Ref Section 11.

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8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Mains supply voltage 115V – AC 50/60 Hz (MH8517X1)
230V – AC 50/60 Hz (MH8517)
8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.
8.1. Specifications.
Maximum power 115V = 175 Watts
Mains Power Supply MH8517 230V – AC 50/60 Hz or
230V = 240 Watts
Voltage MH8517x1 115V – AC 50/60 Hz as stated on the data plate
Operational temperature label.
70°C nominal from ambient (25°C, with 2.3 litres water)
and performance.
Maximum Power
obtained within 70 minutes or 45°C within 40 minutes
240 Watt max at 230V
Consumption
Temperature stability 240 ±0.5°C
Watt max
atatconstant
115V ambient temperature, improved to
Operational temperature ±0.25°C when using the lid AZ9241
70°C nominal from ambient (25°C, with 2.3 litres water)
and performance. obtained
HH179(S) Mainswithin
cord70 minutes.
and mouldedOr 45°
IECCplug
withinand
40 minutes.
lead set cable
Temperature stability (UK) 13A BS1362
±0.5°C at constant ambient temperature, improved to ±0.25°C
HH180(S) when usingcord
Mains the lid AZ9241.
and moulded IEC plug and lead set cable
Mains Power Lead set (Europe)
3 core earthed / ground. 2 meters long
(UK) 13A BS1362 Moulded IEC plug and Lead set – supply cord H05 V V-F-
CRM6288 Mains cord and moulded IEC plug and lead set cable
Replace only with equivalent cable.
(USA)
Mains Power Lead set 3 core earthed / ground. 2 meters long
Lead set plug fuse (UK – only)
(Europe)
13A (BSEN1362)
Moulded IEC plug and Lead set – supply cord H05 V V-F-
Fuse Rating Replace
230Vonly with equivalent
= F1.25A 20mm xcable.
5mm Glass Quickblow
Mains Power Lead set 115V
3 core = F2.5A
earthed 20mm
/ ground. x 5mmlong
2 meters Glass Quickblow
(USA) Moulded IEC plug and Lead set – supply cord SJT VW 1-
Heating element Silicone Rubber Mat Heater
Replace only with equivalent cable.
Over temperature Over temperature protection with resettable thermal
Lead set plug fuse (UK – 13A BS1362
protection cut out
only)
Product
Maximum bathFuse Rating
capacity 230V – F1.25A
2.3 (IEC127)
litres (0.6 Quick (0.5
US gallon), BlowUK
Fuse 20mm x 5mm
gallon)
Glass.
Case construction Aluminium
115V bath Quick
– F5A (IEC127) with PTFE
Blowcoated interior.
Fuse 20mm x 5mmPowder
Glass.
coated aluminium white exterior
Heating Element Silicone Rubber Mat Heater.
Neon indicators Power on – Clear
Over Temperature Over temperature protection with resettable thermal cut out.
Heater on – Amber
Protection
Controls: Bath heater Electronic temperature controller with thermocouple
Maximum Bath Capacity 2.3 litres (0.6 US gallon), (0.5 UK gallon).
sensor feedback
Case Construction Aluminium bath with PTFE coated interior. Powder coated
The Ingress protection rating for thiswhite
aluminium product
exterior.is classified as IPX 1.

Neon indicators Power on – Clear
Heater on – Amber

Controls: Bath Heater Electronic temperature controller with thermocouple sensor

feedback

The Ingress protection rating for this product is classified as IPX 1.

8.2. Dimensions and Weight. (unpacked and empty)

Weight 2.7Kg

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9. MAINTENANCE
9. MAINTENANCE
9.9.1.
MAINTENANCE
General Information.
9.1. General Information.
9.1. General Information.
9. MAINTENANCE
Unplug the
Unplug theunit
unitfrom
fromthe mains
the voltage
mains supply
voltage and allow
supply it toundertaking
before cool any

9.1. General before
tasks.undertaking
Information.
maintenance Unplug anythe
the unit from maintenance tasks. supply before undertaking any
mains voltage
maintenance tasks.
Maintenance should only be carried out under the direction of the
Unplug the unit from the mains voltage supply before undertaking any
Responsible
maintenance tasks. Body, by a competent electrician. Failure to do so may

Maintenance should only be carried out under the direction of the
result in damage to the product and in extreme cases be a danger to the
Responsible
Body,
Maintenance
end user. by a competent
should electrician.
only be carried Failure
out under thetodirection
do so may result in
of the
damage
Responsible to the
Maintenance product
Body,
should by aand
only in extreme
competent
be carried cases
electrician.
out under beFailure
the directiona danger
of theto doto the
so mayend result
user. in
With proper
damage
Responsible care
thein
toBody, operation
product
by thiselectrician.
and
a competent equipment
in extreme has been
cases
Failure to dodesigned
besoamay to
danger giveto
result inmany
the years
end user.
of reliable
damage
With service.
to the
proper careContamination
productinand or
in extreme
operation general
cases
this bemisuse willtoreduce
a danger
equipment has the
the end
been effective
user.
designed tolife of many years
give
thisreliable
of
With productservice.
properand may Contamination
cause a hazard. or general misuse will reduce the effective life of
With proper carecare in operation
in operation this equipment
this equipment has been
has been designed to givedesigned
many yearsto give many years
this
of product
reliable and
service.may cause
Contaminationa hazard.
or general misuse will reduce
of reliable service. Contamination or general misuse will reduce the effective life ofthe effective life of
Maintenance for the unit should include:
this
this product
product and and may acause
may cause hazard.a hazard.
• Periodic electrical
Maintenance safety
for the testing
unit should(aninclude:
annual test is recommended as the
Maintenance for the unit should include:
minimum requirement).
Maintenance for the unit should include:
• Regular inspection
Periodic
• • Periodic forsafety
electrical
electrical damage with
safety
testing particular
(antesting (an
annual testattention
isannual totest
recommendedthe is
mains
the lead and
asrecommended as the
plug set.
minimumelectrical
minimum
• Periodic requirement).
requirement). safety testing (an annual test is recommended as the
• Routine cleaning
• • Regular
minimum
Regular ofrequirement).
inspection theforequipment
inspection damage should
for with be
particular
damage undertaken
attention
with using
to the
particular mainsa clean cloth.
lead and
attention to the mains lead an
Hot plugwater may be used to remove any solidified wax. Allow the equipment to
set.
plugcleaning
Regular
• Routine set.inspection for damage with particular attention to the mains lead an
dry thoroughly before reconnecting the to the mains electricity supply.
• of the equipment should be undertaken using a clean cloth.
• plug set.cleaning of the equipment should be undertaken using a clean cloth
Routine
• Routine
DONOT
NOT USE cleaning
SOLVENTS of CLEANING
FOR the equipment should
OFbe undertaken using a clean cloth
DO USE SOLVENTS FOR CLEANING ANYANY
PARTPART
OF THISTHIS EQUIPMENT.
EQUIPMENT.

9.2. DO
Fuse NOT
9.2. Fuse USE SOLVENTS FOR CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
Replacement.
Replacement.
DO NOT USE SOLVENTS FOR CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
9.2.The
The mains
mains
Fuse fuse
fuse holder
holder
Replacement. is located
is located at side
at the the ofside
thisofproduct.
this product.
Refer toRefer to ‘Fuse Rating’ in
Technical
the Technical
Specification, Specification
‘Fuse Rating’ for section for correct
correct fuse type andfuse type
rating. andyour
Turn rating. Turnoffyour
product and product
9.2.remove
Fuse Replacement.
off andit from
removethe it fromsupply.
mains the mainsOpen supply. Open
fuse draw andfuse drawfuses.
remove and Fit
remove fuses. Fit
replacement
Theand
fuses mains closefuse holder is located at the side of this product. Refer to Technical
the draw.
replacement fuses and close the draw.
Specification,
The mains fuse ‘Fuse Rating’
holder for correct
is located at thefuse
side type and
of this rating. Refer
product. Turn your product off an
to Technical
remove it from‘Fuse
Specification, the mains
Rating’supply. Openfuse
for correct fusetype
drawandand remove
rating. fuses.
Turn your Fit replaceme
product off an
fuses and
remove closethe
it from themains
draw.supply. Open fuse draw and remove fuses. Fit replaceme
fuses and close the draw.

12
 • During the auto-test phase, press buttons button’s + and
keep them pressed until the controlled shows 0AD.
• With buttons and selected 0AD or SAD;0AD allows a
9.3. Spillagecalibration
and Decontamination.
of 0, inserting a constant corrective over the while scale of
measurement. SAD allows a calibration of the top part of the measurement
In the event of spillage switch off and unplug this product from the mains electrical
scale with a proportional correction between the calibration point and 0
supply. Empty the bath
• Press
and wipe off all excess liquid from
o display the value and then use +
the bath
or
and surrounding
area using an absorbent soft cloth. Allow sufficient time for any liquid ingress to
to make the read value coincide with the value measured by the
evaporate (unit can
reference be placed in a warm oven up to 40°C to accommodate drying
instrument.
out).• Exit from calibration by pressing button .

9.5. Prior toand

Spillage further use, the Responsible
Decontamination. Body shall check the electrical safety of
the unit. Only if all safety requirements are met can the unit be used again.
In the event of spillage switch off and unplug this product from the mains electrical
supply. Wipe off all excess liquid from the unit and surrounding area using an
If in doubt
absorbent softplease
cloth. consult Customer Support. Refer to section 11.

If in doubt please consult Customer Support. Refer to section 10.

If the equipment has been exposed to contamination, the
Responsible Body is responsible for carrying out appropriatede
Ifcontamination.
the equipment has If hazardous
been exposed tomaterial has been
contamination, the spilt on or inside the
equipment, decontamination
Responsible Body is responsible for should only
carrying out be undertaken under the control of
appropriate
decontamination. If hazardous material has been spilt on or inside the
the Responsible
equipment, Body with
decontamination shoulddue recognition
only be undertaken ofunder
possible hazards.
the control of Before using
any cleaning or
the Responsible decontamination
Body with due recognitionmethod, the
of possible Responsible
hazards. Body should check
Before using
with the manufacturer
any cleaning the method,
or decontamination proposed method will
the Responsible not
Body damage
should checkthe equipment.
with the manufacturer the proposed method will not damage the equipment.
Prior to further use, the Responsible Body shall check the electrical safety of
Prior to further use, the Responsible Body shall check the electrical safety of
the unit.
the unit. Only
Only if allifsafety
all safety requirements
requirements are met canare
themet can
unit be theagain.
used unitThe
be used again.
The
aboveabove procedure
procedure is intended is as
intended as a guide.
a guide. Should spillageShould spillage
occur with occur with a toxic
a toxic or
or hazardous
hazardous fluid
fluid then thenprecautions
special special precautions may be necessary.
may be necessary.
Decontamination Certificate.
Decontamination
Note: In the event of thisCertificate.
equipment or any part of the unit becoming damaged, or
requiring service, the item(s) should be returned to the manufacturer for repair
Note: In the event of this equipment or any part of the unit becoming damaged, or
accompanied by a decontamination certificate. Copies of the Certificate are
requiring service,
available from the item(s) should Appendix
Distributor/Manufacturer. be returned
A of to the
this manufacturer
instructions book for repair
accompanied
may be copied and completed decontamination certificate. Copies of the Certificate
by aenlarged.
are available
At the end of life,from Distributor/Manufacturer.
this product must be accompanied by a Decontamination
Certificate. See section 6.3 and 6.4
At the end of life, this product must be accompanied by a completed
If in doubt please consult
Decontamination Customer support. Refer to section 10.
Certificate.

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10. SPARES AND ACCESSORIES

Order Number Description

AZ9241 Paraffin bath lid

HH179(S) Mains cord and moulded IEC plug and lead

set cable (UK) 10A BS1362
HH180(S) Mains cord and moulded IEC plug and lead
set cable (Europe)
CRM6288 Mains cord and moulded IEC plug and lead
set cable (USA)
Please contact your local sales specialist or email [email protected] to enquire about
available spares.
Please visit www.electrothermal.com for a full list of available accessories.

11. CUSTOMER AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

For help and support in using this product, please contact Customer Services at the following
address:

Cole-Parmer Ltd.
Beacon Road,
Stone,
Staffordshire,
ST15 0SA,
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1785 812121

Service: [email protected]
General enquiries: [email protected]
Order enquiries: [email protected]
Technical support: [email protected]

www.electrothermal.com

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 This product meets the applicable and so we cannot guarantee that interference will not
harmonized standards for radio frequency occur in practice. Where there is a possibility that injury,
interference and may be expected not to damage or loss might occur if equipment malfunctions
interfere with, or be affected by, other equipment with due to radio frequency interference, or for general
similar qualifications. We cannot be sure that other advice before use, contact the manufacturer.
equipment used in its vicinity will meet these standards

EU Declaration of Conformity
Product Laboratory Equipment File Number P225

Manufacturer Cole-Parmer Ltd Authorised Cole-Parmer

Beacon Road Representative Beacon Road
Stone, Staffordshire Stone, Staffordshire
ST15 0SA ST15 0SA
United Kingdom United Kingdom

This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer

Paraffin Section Flotation Bath

Object of Declaration
(reference the attached list of catalogue numbers)

The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant Union Harmonisation Legislation:
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EC
References to the relevant harmonised standards used or references to the other technical specifications in relation
to which conformity is declared:

Safety requirements for electrical equipment for

IEC/EN 61010-1:2010 measurement, control and laboratory use.
Part 1: General requirements.

Particular requirements for laboratory equipment for the

IEC/EN 61010-2-010:2014
heating of materials.

Electrical equipment for measurement, control and

IEC/EN 61326-1:2006 laboratory use. EMC requirements.
Part 1: General requirements (Class A).

Signed for and on behalf of the above manufacturer

Additional Information Year of CE Marking: 2014

Place of Issue Stone, Staffordshire, UK

Date of Issue 05 March 2014. Revised 18 April 2017
Authorised Representative Steve Marriott
Title Technical Director
Signature

Declaration of Conformity is also available to view online at www.electrothermal.com

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Cole-Parmer Ltd.
Beacon Road,
Stone,
Staffordshire,
ST15 0SA,
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1785 812121
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.electrothermal.com