Thank you for purchasing this Bibby Sterilin
product. To get the best performance from
the equipment, and for your personal safety,
please read these instructions carefully
before use.
This equipment is designed to operate under the
following conditions:-
For indoor use only
Use in a well ventilated area
Ambient temperature range +5°C to +40°C
Altitude to 2000m
Relative humidity not exceeding 80%
Mains supply fluctuations not exceeding 10%
Overvoltage category II IEC60364-4-443
Pollution degree 2 IEC664
Use with a minimum distance all round of
200mm from walls or other items
If the equipment is not used in the manner
described in this manual the protection provided
by the equipment may be impaired.
Electrical Installation
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED
Before connection please ensure that the
line supply corresponds to that stated on the
rating label.
Power requirements:
Model
Wattage
SA7
20W
SA8
20W
There is an IEC socket at the rear of the
instrument for connection to the mains supply,
(see figure 2). The unit is supplied with two
mains leads fitted with IEC plugs for connection
to the instrument. One has a U.K. 3 pin plug
and the other has a 2 pin "Shuko" plug for
connection to the mains. Choose the lead
appropriate for your electrical installation and
discard the other.
Should neither lead be suitable, take the lead
with the U.K. plug and replace the plug with a
suitable alternative. See the enclosed instruction
sheet for advice on how to carry out this
procedure.
Should the mains lead require replacement a
cable of 1mm
2
of harmonised code H05W-F
connected to an IEC 320 plug should be used.
IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN
The mains lead should be connected to the
instrument BEFORE connection to the mains
supply.
Safety Advice Before Use
Never move or carry the unit when in use or
connected to the mains electricity supply.
Do not mix flammable liquids or use the
equipment in hazardous atmospheres.
In the case of mains interrupting, a fault or
mechanical failure, the unit will NOT continue
to operate on removal of fault.
Mechanical energy can lead to breakage of
glass vessels. Use with care.
Operation
Position the apparatus on a firm level surface,
ensuring that the IEC connector is in easy reach.
SA7 Fixed speed version (see Fig 1)
Connect the unit to the mains. Green neon
lights. To mix tube, press base firmly down onto
the rubber cap, the unit will start. Once the
contents of tube are mixed, lift clear, the unit will
stop until another tube is pressed onto the cup.
SA8 Variable speed version (see fig 2)
Ensure that the speed control knob is fully to the
left. Connect the unit to the mains.
Turn ON by pressing the <On / Off> button once
(a green neon lights to show the unit is in the
touch mode).
To mix tube, press base firmly down onto the
rubber cap. Once the contents of tube are mixed,
lift clear. Select the optimum mixing speed by
turning the control knob to the right.
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