Ratek TH7000 Digital Immersion Heater Circulator - User Manual
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Preparation & Installation
The Immersion Heater Circulator should be installed and operated in strict accordance with the following instructions.
CAUTION
The Immersion Heater Circulator is not for use in explosive atmospheres as there is a risk of fire, explosion, burns or
scalding present under these conditions.
CAUTION
Be careful when lifting and observe your local operational health and safety requirements for lifting before unpacking
the carton.
Unpacking and Installing
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Carefully remove all packaging material from the Immersion Heater Circulator, as well as the supplied User
Manual and any other supplied accessories.
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Carefully inspect the Immersion Heater Circulator, mains power lead and all packaging for any signs of damage. If
any signs of damage are present,
do not
install or operate the equipment. Contact the supplier of your
equipment if you have a received a damaged product.
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Ensure the water bath to be used is empty, clean and dry and has a suitable area to accommodate the
Immersion Heater Circulator.
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Ensure that there is a minimum unobstructed distance of 300 millimetres between the left, right and rear panels
of the Immersion Heater Circulator and any other object or wall.
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Ensure that there is a minimum unobstructed distance of 1 metre above the top of the water bath to allow for
adequate ventilation and for steam to dissipate.
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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 Immersion Heater Circulator 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 metre in front of the Immersion Heater Circulator to
allow adequate room for the user to maintain a safe operating distance of 300 millimetres.
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Place the Immersion Heater Circulator in an upright position with the adjustable clamp over the side wall of the
water bath whilst supporting the front of the unit.
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If the clamp requires adjustment to suit the side wall of the water bath, refer to the section of this User Manual
titled “Adjusting the Mounting Clamp”.
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Slowly tighten the clamp screw to secure the unit to the side wall of the water bath, do not over-tighten.
CAUTION
The Immersion Heater Circulator is designed for the purpose of heating immersed plastic or glass
sealed
laboratory
test tubes, flasks or bottles suitable for use at the water temperature selected by the operator.
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.