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Ratek TH8000/TH8200 Precision Immersion Heater Circulator - User Manual 

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User Manual

 

Precision Immersion Heater Circulator 

Models : TH8000, TH8200 

 

Version: 1.1 – 16/06/2015 

English 

 
 

 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

www.ratek.com.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: 

[email protected]

 

© All Rights Reserved 

 

Made in Australia, User Manual printed in Australia 

Changes without prior notification reserved 

Errors and omissions excepted.

 

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Summary of Contents for TH8000

Page 1: ...nglish www ratek com 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...

Page 2: ...pect the condition of the product to ensure it has not been damaged in transit Any damage should be reported immediately to the responsible carrier If the product is damaged in any way re pack the pro...

Page 3: ...stallation 10 Unpacking and Installing 10 Filling The Water Bath 11 Adjusting the Mounting Clamp 11 Adjusting the Pump Flow Rate 11 Attaching a Hose For External Pump Out 11 Connecting Power 11 Switch...

Page 4: ...for use in a clean laboratory environment only where adequate ventilation a good power supply and provisions for routine cleaning are available The Immersion Heater Circulator should not be used outdo...

Page 5: ...the equipment before using the product Plug the equipment directly into a wall power outlet Do not plug the equipment into a multi socket adapter of any kind The equipment is intended for operation i...

Page 6: ...nces Colours Black on a yellow background The Immersion Heater Circulator is fitted with a removable guard which protects against contact with the heating element This guard MUST REMAIN FITTED at all...

Page 7: ...following operating procedures before installing or operating the Immersion Heater Circulator in order to achieve the best performance and maximum attainable user safety Identification of Controls Fu...

Page 8: ...boil water 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 wa...

Page 9: ...e serious injury or danger to life CAUTION Always work above the level of the Immersion Heater Circulator to avoid spillage of dangerously hot water At no point should the user operator animal or any...

Page 10: ...bath to allow for adequate ventilation and for steam to dissipate Ensure that there is a suitable mains power supply outlet within reach of the supplied mains power lead without placing any strain wh...

Page 11: ...your Immersion Heater Circulator before filling the water bath if you are unsure of your water supply CAUTION Before filling the water bath ensure the mains power supply outlet is switched off and tha...

Page 12: ...epth as required Once the depth has been set re tighten the 2 clamp screws by gently tightening in a clockwise direction Step 2 Once the unit is placed on the bath gently tighten the thumb screw by tu...

Page 13: ...er diameter no larger than 15mm Silicon hose is recommended for most applications Simply push the hose over either outlet until it touches the guard a hose clamp may be used if required however this i...

Page 14: ...ins power supply outlet Switching On The Immersion Heater Circulator CAUTION Ensure you have filled the water bath to at least the minimum required level before switching on power Failure to do so may...

Page 15: ...hese high temperatures particularly whilst loading and unloading containers racks or accessories ALWAYS use appropriate tools such as silicon insulated tongs to lower such containers into the water to...

Page 16: ...en operating in SP2 Preset Mode and the current temperature may cause the alarms to activate if the bath temperature is outside the acceptable alarm range Setting the Over and Under Temperature Alarms...

Page 17: ...iners suitable for the water temperature selected When loading use appropriate tools such as silicon insulated tongs to slowly place the required rack container or accessory into the bath Ensure the i...

Page 18: ...ing CAUTION Be careful when lifting and observe your local operational health and safety requirements for lifting before relocating the Immersion Heater Circulator Ask for help if you are unable to mo...

Page 19: ...nents or water seals Ratek are consulted prior to decontamination or cleaning being undertaken if there is any doubt about the compatibility of decontamination or cleaning agents with parts of the Imm...

Page 20: ...to an authorized service technician for repair Over Temperature Safety Cutout Test The over temperature safety cutout should be tested periodically to ensure correct operation This test should be cond...

Page 21: ...Circulator unattended during the test Once the top coil of the heating element has become exposed the over temperature cutout should have activated When the cutout activates a small click sound may be...

Page 22: ...fuse holder requires technician to replace F250V 10AL F250V 5AL Heating Power 2 200 Watts 1 000 Watts Total Operating Wattage 2 220 Watts 1 020 Watts Minimum Tank Depth 200mm Minimum Water Level 120mm...

Page 23: ...al this may indicate a fault condition If the Immersion Heater Circulator fails to operate this may also indicate a fault condition Fault conditions must be referred to an authorized service technicia...

Page 24: ...he product including but not limited to biological samples tubes racks accessories flasks containers or the contents of such containers caused by the malfunction of the product or the failure of the p...

Page 25: ...g is not available the unit must be packed with extreme care to ensure a safe journey Fragile and This Way Up labels should be applied to the carton in a prominent location No liability for a unit dam...

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