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RECAUTIONS
Every effort has been made to insure that this unit will run with a minimum of user input
or maintenance. However there are still precautions to be taken whenever operating,
performing maintenance, or servicing this unit. This unit makes use of heating elements
and electrical components, both of which pose inherent burn, fire, and electrical shock
hazards. These hazards can result in injury to personnel, plant, and/or process. Please
note the following to aid in the operation of your unit and to decrease risk of the above
mentioned hazards.
Precautions:
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Carefully read completely through this and all accompanying literature to verify that you
understand the functionality and features of this system. Please become familiar with the
integral safeties and controls within this system, and know their function.
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Always disconnect electrical power prior to installing, servicing or replacing electric heating
elements and/or assemblies.
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Electrical termin
ation enclosures should be selected to match the application’s environment
and be able to withstand worst case failures, especially in hazardous locations.
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Avoid fire hazards. Electric heaters and their components can develop temperatures that
produce an auto-ignition source. Avoid mounting heaters in atmospheres containing
combustible gases, vapor or dust. Article 501 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) requires
that the maximum sheath temperature when the heater is continually energized not exceed
80
percent of the surrounding atmosphere’s auto-ignition temperature.
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Avoid having heaters come in contact with combustible materials. Keep heaters far enough
away from combustible materials to prevent ignition.
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Be aware of labeling on the unit, such as a lightning-bolt warning symbol, which alerts you to
a safety hazard which could harm you or the unit.
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While servicing or operating this unit it is advisable to remove all metal from your person. This
includes metal bracelets, rings and jewelry, as well as metal rim glasses and wristwatches.
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Keep your clothing, hands, and feet dry at all times whenever working with electrical
equipment.
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Pull the fuses, open the circuit breakers, or disconnect the circuits from their source of power
to protect yourself, the test equipment and the equipment under test.
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Do not trouble shoot or service a circuit with the primary power applied.
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If it becomes necessary to work on the unit with the power applied, keep one hand free at all
times (behind you).
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Be certain that there is no power applied to a circuit when making continuity or resistance
checks.
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Use the correct tool (i.e. screwdriver, alignment tool, etc.) for the job.
