Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual
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Intended Use
Intended Use
Intended Use
Intended Use
This water bath is intended for the purpose of heating water only, whilst providing agitation via a submerged moving
cradle. The operator may load a suitable article onto the cradle for the purpose of controlled temperature application and
agitation of the article. The water bath is intended for use with tap water or filtered water only.
The water bath is not
not
not
not intended for use with any other medium. The water bath is not
not
not
not intended to provide direct-contact
between the medium (water) and an unprotected medical, food, biological or medico- techno item. In all cases the item
should be enclosed in a suitable vessel as described below.
Suitable Articles For Use With This
Suitable Articles For Use With This
Suitable Articles For Use With This
Suitable Articles For Use With This Water Bath
Water Bath
Water Bath
Water Bath
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Plastic or glass laboratory test tubes that are sealed, waterproof and rated to withstand the intended
temperature.
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Plastic or stainless steel laboratory test tube racks that are rated to withstand the intended temperature.
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An example of a suitable article would be a sealed plastic laboratory centrifuge tube filled with blood.
Unsuitable Articles For Use With This
Unsuitable Articles For Use With This
Unsuitable Articles For Use With This
Unsuitable Articles For Use With This Water Bath
Water Bath
Water Bath
Water Bath
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Any item where the article is not waterproof or may result in its contents coming into contact with the water
bath medium (water).
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Items weighing more than 1 kilogram.
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An example of an unsuitable article would be an exposed piece of animal or plant matter.
Suitable Environments For The
Suitable Environments For The
Suitable Environments For The
Suitable Environments For The Water Bath
Water Bath
Water Bath
Water Bath
The water bath is intended for use in a clean laboratory environment only where adequate ventilation, a good
power supply and provisions for routine cleaning are available. The water bath should not be used outdoors or in
dirty, dusty, humid or windy environments. The acceptable operating conditions are outlined further in this User
Manual.
General Operation
General Operation
General Operation
General Operation
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The water bath is filled with water following the safety guidelines contained within this User Manual.
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The water bath is plugged into an appropriate power source. It is powered by an alternating current power
supply with protective earth and with the appropriate receptacle, rated voltage and frequency for the country
of its intended use. Further details on power requirements are outlined in this User Manual.
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A suitable article (as defined above) is placed on the shaking platform.
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The water bath is operated via a front panel interface consisting of heating on/off switch, cradle oscillation
on/off switch, heating temperature up/down controls and cradle oscillation speed control knob. These
controls allow the operator to set a required water temperature and cradle oscillation speed.
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The water bath should be operated strictly in accordance with the Operating Procedures outlined further in
this User Manual.
Operator Responsibility
Operator Responsibility
Operator Responsibility
Operator Responsibility –––– Safety Considerations
Safety Considerations
Safety Considerations
Safety Considerations
When operated in strict accordance with this User Manual, plus routine cleaning and maintenance being carried out, the
product shall provide safe operation for the operator. The operator should be aware of the following before installing and
operating the product :
Conditions of Operation
Conditions of Operation
Conditions of Operation
Conditions of Operation
*Note:
*Note:
*Note:
*Note: The term “operator” referred to in this User Manual is the primary person who has been tasked to install,
maintain and train in the usage of this equipment. Other personnel shall be referred to as “Users”.
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The operator shall be aware that the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if the equipment
is used with accessories not provided or recommended by the manufacturer, is modified in any way or is used
in a manner not specified by the manufacturer.
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The operator is responsible for ensuring all users of the product are qualified to do so, and are well versed in
common safety concepts. The product should only be operated by an adult who has read and understood this
User Manual provided in the appropriate language in its entirety.
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Any user must be informed by the responsible operator of any potential hazards that may arise through the
use of this equipment in the course of their work, including any local environmental hazards not related
directly to the water bath. They should also be able to demonstrate that they understand any preventative
safety measures in operation prior to operating the equipment.
