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Ratek SVR7100 Professional Sous Vide Circulator - User Manual 

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This warranty is in addition to any Statutory regulations and provisions implied by the Trade Practices Act and any relevant 
State or Federal Government obligations, applicable only when purchased within Australia. 

 

The product may be replaced within the warranty period at the discretion of Ratek Instruments, however repair will be the 
normal course of action.  

 

For a period of 3 years from date of purchase, replacement parts will be supplied at no charge and the original components 
returned to the repairer. These replacement parts may be installed by an approved service agent with prior written 
agreement from Ratek Instruments. 

 

For a period of 12 months from date of purchase, service labour and repairs will be carried out at no charge by an approved 
repairer or Ratek Instruments at the discretion of Ratek Instruments. 

 

The limit of liability shall extend to the repair of the product only, all other compensation claims are excluded from this 
guarantee. 

 

The warranty does not extend to claims of suitability where the product does not deliver the intended function or fails to 
operate. 

 

No claims of suitability are made in relation to the product by Ratek Instruments. Any claim of suitability lies with the 
operator. 

 

The product is used at the risk of the operator. Any loss or damage caused to any item used with the product including but 
not limited to biological samples, tubes, racks, accessories, flasks, containers or the contents of such containers caused by 
the malfunction of the product or the failure of the product to function is not covered by this warranty.

 

 

Proof of purchase is required for all warranty repairs. 
 

DOA Product 

Any claim under this warranty must be made within 7 days of the date of purchase of the product. To make a claim under 
the Warranty, you must present the product, together with proof of purchase or issue, to the store where you purchased 
the product from. If the product is defective and does meet the Warranty, you will be provided with a replacement product, 
or where that is not possible, a refund. Ratek Instruments will pay your reasonable, direct expenses of claiming under this 
Warranty. You may submit details and proof of your expense claim to Ratek Instruments for consideration. 

This Warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies you have under law. Our goods come with guarantees 
that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure 
and compensation for any reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or 
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. 

Return & Repair Procedures 

The product is engineered from quality components designed to give long trouble-free operation. In the event that a 
technical problem has occurred that requires servicing by a Ratek Service agent, please follow these steps before returning 
the unit : 

 

Contact the supplier from where the equipment was purchased. If this is not possible, please contact Ratek Instruments 
either via email to [email protected], or phone on +613 9887 2161 during business hours AEST. You may be referred 
to a local repair agent for service. 

 

Clean the unit thoroughly in accordance with this Operating Manual. If necessary, decontaminate the unit to ensure safety 
for the service technicians.  

 

Pack the unit into it’s original packaging with the supplied mains power lead and use all original protective inserts. If the 
original packaging is not available, the unit must be packed with extreme care to ensure a safe journey. “Fragile” and “This 
Way Up” labels should be applied to the carton in a prominent location. No liability for a unit damaged in transit will be 
accepted. Use only reputable carrier services.  

Summary of Contents for SVR7100

Page 1: ...ww ratek com au www ratek com au www ratek com au www ratek com au 60 Wadhurst Dve Boronia Victoria 3155 Australia P 613 9887 2161 F 613 9887 2163 E sales ratek com au All Rights Reserved Made in Aust...

Page 2: ...condition of the product to ensure it has not been damaged in transit Any damage should be reported immediately to the responsible carrier If the product is damaged in any way re pack the product into...

Page 3: ...Recommendations 8 Preparation Installation 10 Unpacking and Installing 10 Filling The Water Bath 11 Adjusting the Mounting Clamp 12 Adjusting the Pump Flow Rate 12 Attaching a Hose For External Pump...

Page 4: ...available The Professional Sous Vide Circulator should not be used outdoors or in dirty dusty steamy humid or windy environments The acceptable operating conditions are outlined further in this User M...

Page 5: ...equipment before using the product Plug the equipment directly into a wall power outlet Do not plug the equipment into a multi socket adapter of any kind The equipment is intended for operation in a...

Page 6: ...ours Black on a yellow background The Professional Sous Vide Circulator is fitted with a removable guard which protects against contact with the heating element This guard MUST REMAIN FITTED at all ti...

Page 7: ...operating procedures before installing or operating the Professional Sous Vide Circulator in order to achieve the best performance and maximum attainable user safety Identification of Controls Functio...

Page 8: ...situation which may result in serious injury or threat to life as a result of scalding or burns if the situation is not avoided CAUTION Indicates a possibly highly dangerous situation which may result...

Page 9: ...g with hot liquids ALWAYS place the water bath on a strong even dry flat waterproof surface which is made of inflammable material Placing the Professional Sous Vide Circulator on an unstable water bat...

Page 10: ...low for adequate ventilation and for steam to dissipate Ensure that there is a suitable mains power supply outlet within reach of the supplied mains power lead without placing any strain whatsoever on...

Page 11: ...e of pouring water is unpredictable and should be done carefully away from any electrical supply to avoid the risk of electric shock Filling The Water Bath CAUTION Always fill the water bath in a safe...

Page 12: ...ath gently tighten the thumb screw by turning in a clockwise direction until the unit is secured to the bath Step 1 Use a phillips head screwdriver to adjust the clamp depth Step 2 Use the thumb screw...

Page 13: ...and the equipment If you do not have a protective earth power socket or you are unsure as to whether you have a protective earth power socket do not connect the equipment In such cases you should cons...

Page 14: ...ature you wish to operate the bath at If you wish to heat your containers from ambient temperature you should load the bath prior to switching on the unit See the section titled Loading the Water Bath...

Page 15: ...t temperature press or to increase or decrease the desired temperature accordingly Once finished press to return to normal operating mode The current temperature will be displayed If the set temperatu...

Page 16: ...Ensure all bags remain tightly sealed at all times whilst loading and unloading the water bath Only use bags suitable for the water temperature selected When loading use appropriate tools such as sil...

Page 17: ...tor the Over temperature reset button should be pressed in gently until it remains in place A small click sound should be heard The Professional Sous Vide Circulator is now ready to be re operated as...

Page 18: ...or cleaning agents are used which could cause a hazardous situation to arise as a result of a reaction with parts of the Professional Sous Vide Circulator or with any materials contained in it For ex...

Page 19: ...Test The over temperature safety cutout should be tested periodically to ensure correct operation This test should be conducted once every 2 years of normal operation CAUTION This test must only be c...

Page 20: ...er becoming hot This is normal Once the test has been completed turn off power to the Professional Sous Vide Circulator immediately by setting the Mains Power Switch to the position marked with a circ...

Page 21: ...emperature 5 Celsius to 40 Celsius Ambient temperature will limit the minimum achievable water temperature Maximum relative humidity 80 for temperatures up to 31 Celsius decreasing linearly to 50 rela...

Page 22: ...ek using the contact details provided in the section of this User Manual titled Ratek Service Contact Information if you believe your equipment is exhibiting a fault condition Warranty Conditions This...

Page 23: ...the Warranty you must present the product together with proof of purchase or issue to the store where you purchased the product from If the product is defective and does meet the Warranty you will be...

Page 24: ...rofessional Sous Vide Circulator User Manual Page 24 of 24 Provide a full and complete fault description and your return contact details in the package and return the product as advised by the service...

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