11.2.1 The automated apparatus shall be capable of performing the procedure as described in 11.1, including control of the heating rate, stirring of the test specimen, application of the ignition source, detection of the flash point, and recording the flash point
11.2.2 Start the automated apparatus in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. (Warning—Failure to install the sample temperature measuring device correctly, when using automated apparatus, can result in uncontrolled heating of the test portion and potentially a fire. Some automated apparatus include provisions to avoid this occurrence.) The apparatus shall follow the procedural details described in 11.1.3 through 11.1.8.