Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual
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Ensure that there is a minimum unobstructed distance of 100 millimetres between the left, right and
rear panels of the water bath and any other object or wall.
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Ensure that there is a minimum unobstructed distance of 500 millimetres above the top of the water
tank to allow for adequate ventilation.
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Ensure that there is a suitable mains power supply outlet within reach of the supplied mains power
lead without placing any strain whatsoever on the lead, socket or plug. The water bath should not be
plugged into any double-adapter, power board, or power point splitter of any kind but instead directly
into a correctly earthed wall mounted power socket.
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Ensure that there is a minimum unobstructed distance of 1,000 millimetres in front of the water bath to
allow adequate room for the user to maintain a safe operating distance of 300 millimetres.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
The water bath is designed for the purpose of heating immersed plastic or glass sealed
sealed
sealed
sealed laboratory test
tubes, flasks or bottles suitable for use at the water temperature selected by the operator whilst being
agitated.
The contents of these test tubes is the sole responsibility of the user or operator, and the use of
corrosive, flammable, combustible, hazardous, environmentally unsafe or otherwise dangerous
materials within the immersed container is done so at the risk and liability of the user or operator.
ALWAYS
ALWAYS
ALWAYS
ALWAYS be 100% sure of the contents of your containers, the expected behavior once heated and
agitated and the applicable safety measures that should be employed when handling such substances.
ALWAYS
ALWAYS
ALWAYS
ALWAYS ensure your containers are firmly sealed and there is no 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 prevent corrosion and thus help to extend the useful life of the water bath.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
Poor water quality can lead to corrosion of the water bath even though it is constructed from stainless
steel, and eventually lead to a potentially hazardous situation. The water bath is intended for use with
tap water or filtered water only.
A soft, decalcified water is the recommended
A soft, decalcified water is the recommended
A soft, decalcified water is the recommended
A soft, decalcified water is the recommended liquid
liquid
liquid
liquid for use with the
for use with the
for use with the
for use with the water bath
water bath
water bath
water bath....
Depending on local conditions, the water supply may be ferrous or overly chlorinated. Both of these
conditions may lead to corrosion if used with the water bath.
Distilled or de-ionized water may lead to corrosion if used with the water bath.
Use of any liquid other than that recommended above will void the product warranty.
Contact the supplier of your water bath before filling the water tank if you are unsure of your water
supply.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
Before filling the water tank, ensure the mains power supply outlet is switched off
off
off
off and that the mains
lead is remo
remo
remo
removed
ved
ved
ved from the mains power input receptacle (element 10 in Figure 1).
The nature of pouring water is unpredictable and should be done carefully away from any electrical
supply to avoid the risk of electric shock.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
Do not over-fill the water bath. If the water bath is over-filled, the movement of the oscillating cradle may
cause water to spill out of the water tank and create a hazardous situation if the water comes near an
electrical current.
