Ratek WBx000D Series Water Bath - User Manual
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Once the water bath is clean, use a soft dry cloth to dry all surfaces of the water bath paying particular attention to any
controls or switches.
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Re-fit the mesh platform.
Once cleaning has been completed, it may be re-installed and operated in accordance with this User Manual.
Maintenance
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Turn off the On/Off mains power switch (element 6 in Figure 1).
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Unplug the equipment from the mains power supply outlet.
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Under good light, carefully inspect the mains power lead and check for any signs of wear, over-extension or damage. If you
believe the lead to be damaged in any way, contact your supplier to arrange for service.
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Carefully check to ensure all safety warning labels are affixed and in a good readable condition. Refer to the section in this User
Manual titled “Safety Labels & Markings” for a table of factory-fitted warning labels. If any labels are missing, illegible or
otherwise not functional, contact your supplier to obtain new replacement labels before operating the equipment.
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Ensure all controls and switches are fitted firmly and are in good condition. If any are found to be loose or in poor condition,
have an authorized service technician repair the unit before operating it.
CAUTION
If any controls or switches are found to be loose or in poor condition, do not operate the equipment. Loose or damaged electrical
controls and connections create a hazardous situation sufficient to cause serious injury or risk to life. Refer the equipment 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 conducted
once every 2 years of normal operation.
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Turn off the On/Off mains power switch (element 6 in Figure 1).
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Unplug the equipment from the mains power supply outlet.
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Empty the water bath by referring to the section in this User Manual labeled “Emptying The Water Tank”.
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Fill the water tank with enough cold water to reach the level of the mesh platform by referring to the section in this User
Manual labeled “Filling The Water Tank”.
CAUTION
NEVER touch the water tank or heating element whilst conducting the Over-Temperature Safety Cutout Test as serious burns and
scalding could result.
The test involves water reaching high temperature and the resulting steam present could cause serious burns or scalding.
ALWAYS wear eye protection during the Over-Temperature Safety Cutout Test.
ALWAYS maintain a safe working distance from the water bath during the Over-Temperature Safety Cutout Test.
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Connect power to the water bath as per the section of this User Manual labeled “Connecting Power”.
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Switch on the heating system as per the section of this User Manual labeled “Switching On The Water Heating”.
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Ensure the temperature set-point is set to 99.9°C, this ensures the heating element will remain on during the test. Refer to
the section of this User Manual labeled “Setting the Required Water Temperature”.
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The water bath will begin heating the water and the Heating Element Indicator (element 8 in Figure 1) will light up.
