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Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual 

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User Manual 

 

Compact Shaking Hot Water Bath 

Model : SWB10D240 

Version: 1.0 – 19/07/2010 

English 

 
 

    
    
    

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

    

www.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: 

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Made in Australia, User Manual printed in Australia 

Changes without prior notification reserved 

Errors and omissions excepted.

 

   

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Summary of Contents for SWB10D240

Page 1: ...om 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 Australia User...

Page 2: ...sponsible carrier immediately Important Do not operate the equipment if it has been damaged in any way Any failures resulting through the use of a Important Do not operate the equipment if it has been...

Page 3: ...ation of Controls Functions 7 Safety Warnings 8 Safety Recommendations 8 Preparation Installation 9 Using The Water Bath 11 ROUTINE CLEANING AND ROUTINE CLEANING AND ROUTINE CLEANING AND ROUTINE CLEAN...

Page 4: ...the safety guidelines contained within this User Manual The water bath is plugged into an appropriate power source It is powered by an alternating current power supply with protective earth and with t...

Page 5: ...ion of each caution label is provided below It is the responsibility of the operator and user to fully understand the meaning of these warning labels prior to operating the equipment Very Very Very Ve...

Page 6: ...g Use extreme caution when working near hot water to avoid injury Under no circumstances should the heating element be touched whilst in operation This label is fitted by the manufacturer and must not...

Page 7: ...l be used to identify it The figure below indicates all key controls and components of the water bath with their corresponding numerical element labeled Figure 1 N N N Numerical Element umerical Eleme...

Page 8: ...tection to the user 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 n do n do n do not ot ot ot connect...

Page 9: ...nly the supplied mains power lead Non genuine leads may not be suitable NEVER operate the water bath without water in the water tank NEVER operate the water bath without water in the water tank NEVER...

Page 10: ...o chance of the sample leaking into the water bath ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS use plastic stainless steel or plastic powder coated tubes racks and accessories in the water bath This will assist to pr...

Page 11: ...s strongly recommended as it provides some protection for the equipment in areas of poor electrical quality as well as providing som equipment in areas of poor electrical quality as well as providing...

Page 12: ...last set temperature is greater than the current water temperature the Heating Element Indicator element 7 in Figure 1 will light up and either flash to indicate intermittent heating or remain lit con...

Page 13: ...water bath water bath is approximately 80 is approximately 80 is approximately 80 is approximately 80 Celsius Celsius Celsius Celsius depending on environmental factors such as depending on environmen...

Page 14: ...g walls When unloading use appropriate tools such as silicon insulated tongs to slowly remove the items and place them onto a water proof and heat proof surface Continue to load or unload your contain...

Page 15: ...ment to cool Allow the water temperature to reach ambient room temperature before proceeding to empty the water tank Emptying The Water Tank Emptying The Water Tank Emptying The Water Tank Emptying Th...

Page 16: ...hands before operating any electrical equipment Over Temperature Safety Cutout Over Temperature Safety Cutout Over Temperature Safety Cutout Over Temperature Safety Cutout The water bath features a m...

Page 17: ...roduct lifespan regular cleaning and general maintenance is required The water bath should be cleaned at least once every month for a unit being used on a daily basis for infrequently used water baths...

Page 18: ...emove the oscillating cradle during cleaning If the water bath element disc is excessively dirty the equipment should be passed to a qualified service technician for disassembly and cleaning NOT cover...

Page 19: ...led Setting the Required Water Temperature The water bath will begin heating the water and the Heating Element Indicator element 7 in Figure 1 will light up Prepare 600mL of cold water ready to fill t...

Page 20: ...cool for at least 10 minutes Refill the water tank by referring to the section in this User Manual labeled Filling The Water Tank Connect power to the water bath by referring to the section in this U...

Page 21: ...al Conditions Suitable for use according to IEC 61010 1 standard as follows Indoor use Altitude up to 2 000 Metres Temperature 5 Celsius to 40 Celsius Ambient temperature will limit the minimum achiev...

Page 22: ...l harmonization of the member countries concerning electromagnetic compatibility The product has been tested in accordance with the following standards IEC 61010 1 Safety requirements for electrical e...

Page 23: ...cal fault In such cases the replacement fuse as specified in the technical specifications of this User Manual should be fitted only by an authorized service agent once they have tested and inspected t...

Page 24: ...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 repla...

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