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Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual

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The operator shall agree to accept responsibility for the use of the equipment in accordance with this User
Manual, and be fully aware that the equipment is designed for commercial use.

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It is assumed that the user and operator have had experience in a commercial environment, and had
appropriate training in how to perform their work safely in accordance with any local operational health and
safety regulations. The operator and all users should be well versed in local emergency procedures as per the
workplace safety regulations in effect.

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Avoid any direct impact with any surface of the equipment, including the casing, cover panel and most
importantly the control panel.

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Important:

Important: Do not use any sharp or pointed metal objects anywhere near the equipment, in particular the
control panel.

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Avoid using the equipment near any other vibrating equipment or source of excessive vibration.

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Ensure the equipment is cleaned and maintained in accordance with this User Manual.

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Ensure that all original safety warning labels are in an adequate, legible condition and are firmly affixed to the
equipment before using the product.

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Plug the equipment directly into a wall power outlet. Do not plug the equipment into a multi-socket adapter of
any kind.

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The equipment is intended for operation in a controlled electromagnetic environment. Avoid the use of
transmitting devices (e.g. cellular or mobile telephones) near the equipment whilst operating. A minimum
distance of 2 Metres from the product is recommended for any transmitting device.

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The equipment must only be installed and operated in well ventilated areas. The unit is not intended for use in
explosive atmospheres, in confined spaces or inside any other piece of laboratory equipment such as
humidity cabinets or incubators.

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The allowed operating environment must be between 5° Celsius and 40° Celsius ambient air temperature. Be
aware that the ambient air temperature will limit the minimum controllable water temperature. The ambient air
temperature must be at least 5° Celsius lower than the desired controllable water temperature.

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The maximum allowed relative humidity of the operating environment is 80%.

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The equipment should not be stored in direct sunlight, near chemicals, or other contaminants.

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If any of these safety recommendations cannot be achieved or the equipment has been damaged in any way,
the equipment should not be installed or operated.

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Important :

Important : If you have any concerns or questions relating to operator or user safety, please contact the
appropriate Ratek Service department before installing and operating the unit. Contact details are provided in
this User Manual.

Safety Labels And Markings

Safety Labels And Markings

The equipment is provided with safety caution labels. An explanation 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 Important: Particular care should be take

Important: Particular care should be take

Important: Particular care should be taken

n when working near the heating element in the bottom of the

when working near the heating element in the bottom of the

when working near the heating element in the bottom of the water bath

water bath

water bath.

. At

all times the shaking platform MUST REMAIN FITTED to the

all times the shaking platform MUST REMAIN FITTED to the wat

wat

water bath

er bath

er bath whilst in operation to avoid possible burns or

whilst in operation to avoid possible burns or

scalds from the heating element plate. The shaking platform MUST NOT BE REMOVED AT ANY POINT.

The operator or user must also take extreme care when the bath is working at temperatures above 50° C as s

The operator or user must also take extreme care when the bath is working at temperatures above 50° C as steam will be

team will be

present and can cause scalding.

Caution Labels

Definition

Colours:

Colours: Black on a yellow background

The water bath has a shaking cradle which should not be touched whilst it
is moving. Keep all body parts away from the moving cradle whilst in
operation. Always stop the cradle using the front panel speed control
before working with the contents of the bath.

This label is fitted by the manufacturer and must not be removed under
any circumstances.

Colours:

Colours: Black on a yellow background

The water bath is powered by an alternating current power supply
sufficient to cause harm if contact with the electrical supply is made.
Under no circumstances should any part of the equipment be opened, un-
screwed, loosened or disassembled whilst power is applied to the unit.
Only authorized service agents are permitted to remove covers.

This label is fitted by the manufacturer and must not be removed under
any circumstances.