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Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual 

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Safety Warnings

Safety Warnings

Safety Warnings

Safety Warnings    
 
Throughout this User Manual, specific warnings will be supplied which relate to the current operation being referred to. 
These warnings are supplied in addition to the main warning labels affixed to the product and the key points outlined in 
the section of this User Manual titled ‘Operator Responsibility – Safety Considerations’. 
 
A graphical symbol as pictured below will be used next to each warning with accompanying text, the danger level for each 
is described below : 
 

 

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION    
Indicates a possibly dangerous situation which may result in serious injury or threat to life if the situation 
is not avoided. 

 

 

 

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION 
Indicates a possibly highly dangerous situation which may result in serious injury or threat to life if the 
situation is not avoided. 

 

 

 

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION    
Indicates a possibly harmful situation which may result in injury or damage to product or property if the 
situation is not avoided. 

    
Safety Recommendations

Safety Recommendations

Safety Recommendations

Safety Recommendations    
 

The following safety recommendations must be followed to prevent damage or injury. In addition to these safety 
recommendations, 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. 

 
 

 

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION    
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the 
equipment may be impaired. 
    

 

    

 

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION 
The equipment must only be used with a protective earth power socket. The earth contact provides 
protection 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 the equipment. In such 

cases you should consult your workplace administrator or electrical maintenance staff to determine if a 
protective earth power socket is available.  
 
A surge protected power outlet is strongly recommended as it provides 

A surge protected power outlet is strongly recommended as it provides 

A surge protected power outlet is strongly recommended as it provides 

A surge protected power outlet is strongly recommended as it provides so

so

so

some 

me 

me 

me protection for the 

protection for the 

protection for the 

protection for the 

equipment in areas of poor electrical quality as well as providing some protection against lightning 

equipment in areas of poor electrical quality as well as providing some protection against lightning 

equipment in areas of poor electrical quality as well as providing some protection against lightning 

equipment in areas of poor electrical quality as well as providing some protection against lightning 
strikes. 

strikes. 

strikes. 

strikes. The equipment should be operated on a good, reliable supply of power at all times.

The equipment should be operated on a good, reliable supply of power at all times.

The equipment should be operated on a good, reliable supply of power at all times.

The equipment should be operated on a good, reliable supply of power at all times.    

    
Note: The water bath should not be operated on the same electrical circuit as other high voltage 
household appliances such as fridges, clothes dryers, washing machines or other continuous operation 
high voltage devices. These types of devices can create power fluctuations that are undesirable for 
sensitive medical equipment. Consult your workplace administrator or electrical maintenance staff if you 
are unsure. 

 

 

 

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION 
The water bath is intended for use with tap water or filtered water only

only

only

only. De-ionized or distilled water can 

cause corrosion. 
 
Use with any other medium is not permitted.  
 

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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