Chapter 1 – Safety
TestEquity 123C Temperature Chamber
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Chapter 1 – Safety Instructions
Introduction
Follow all CAUTION notices to prevent damage to the chamber or your test sample. Failure to
follow all CAUTION notices may void your warranty. CAUTION may also indicate a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate personal
injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
The safety alert symbol
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precedes a general CAUTION or WARNING statement.
The electrical hazard symbol
2
precedes an electric shock hazard CAUTION or WARNING
statement.
Installation Safety Notices
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WARNING:
The power cord is equipped with a NEMA 5-20P grounded/polarized plug. To
prevent a shock hazard, DO NOT defeat the ground or polarization feature.
This device MUST be plugged DIRECTLY into a properly grounded and
polarized NEMA 5-20R receptacle. Due to high current demand on start-up,
use of an extension cord is NOT recommended.
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CAUTION:
The minimum clearance you should allow for proper ventilation around the
chamber must be at least 6" from both the left and right side, and 12" from the
rear.
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CAUTION:
This chamber is designed for operation in a conditioned laboratory
environment. Operation above 30°C (85°F) or below 16°C (60°F) ambient
room temperature is NOT recommended.
