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Ratek WBx000D Series Water Bath - User Manual 

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CAUTION 

Always work above the level of the water bath to avoid spillage of dangerously hot water. At no point should the user, operator, 
animal or any other perishable object be situated directly beneath the water bath. 

 

 

 

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ALWAYS

 wear protective eyewear when working with hot liquids. 

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ALWAYS

 place the water bath on a strong, even, dry, flat waterproof surface which is made of inflammable material. 

Placing the water bath on an unstable surface could cause hot water to spill. 

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ALWAYS 

empty the water bath before moving the equipment to a new location. 

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ALWAYS

 turn off the mains power switch (element 6 in Figure 1) when the unit is not in operation and turn off the mains 

power supply at the outlet. 

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ALWAYS

 turn off the mains power switch (element 6 in Figure 1) and unplug the equipment from the mains power supply 

outlet before emptying the water tank or moving the equipment. 

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ALWAYS

 be careful of water condensation above or near the water bath and ensure at all times that the condensation 

cannot come in contact with the water bath control panel or mains power lead. Ensure benches are kept dry at all times. 

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ALWAYS 

operate the water bath in a well ventilated area with adequate clearance around the water bath as indicated. 

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ALWAYS 

be careful of steam and avoid making contact. 

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NEVER operate the water bath without water in the water tank. 

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NEVER

 empty the water bath while it contains hot water. Always allow the water to cool to ambient room temperature 

before emptying. 

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NEVER

 operate the equipment if you believe it is damaged in any way. 

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NEVER

 operate the water bath if the mains power supply cable is damaged in any way 

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NEVER 

use any sharp or metal objects near the water bath control panel. 

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NEVER

 lift the water bath if you have an existing injury that impairs your ability to lift. 

 

Preparation & Installation 

 
The water bath should be installed and operated in strict accordance with the following instructions. 

 

 

CAUTION 

The water bath 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 water bath, as well as the supplied User Manual and any other supplied 
accessories.  
 

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Carefully inspect the water bath, 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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Place the water bath in an upright position as per Figure 1 on a strong, even, flat waterproof surface which is made of 
inflammable material.  

 

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Ensure that there is a minimum unobstructed distance of 100 millimetres between the left, right and rear panels of the 
water bath and any other object or wall. 

 

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Ensure that there is a minimum unobstructed distance of 500 millimetres above the top of the water tank to allow for 
adequate ventilation. 

 

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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 

Summary of Contents for WB 000D Series

Page 1: ...rsion 1 0 29 02 2016 English 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 Manual pri...

Page 2: ...uct 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 product into the supplied packagi...

Page 3: ...eral Operation 4 OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 4 Conditions of Operation 4 Safety Labels And Markings 5 OPERATING PROCEDURES 6 Identification of Controls Functions 6 Safety Warnings 7...

Page 4: ...e water bath is operated via a front panel interface consisting of heating temperature control buttons plus digital display and an on off switch located at the rear of the bath These controls allow th...

Page 5: ...s 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 Saf...

Page 6: ...ing a control or component of the water bath will be used to identify it The figure below indicates all key controls and components of the water bath with their corresponding numerical element labeled...

Page 7: ...place safety regulations in effect CAUTION If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired CAUTION The equipment must on...

Page 8: ...emptying NEVER operate the equipment if you believe it is damaged in any way NEVER operate the water bath if the mains power supply cable is damaged in any way NEVER use any sharp or metal objects ne...

Page 9: ...into the water bath ALWAYS use plastic stainless steel or plastic powder coated tubes racks and accessories in the water bath This will assist to prevent corrosion and thus help to extend the useful l...

Page 10: ...ated to match the power requirement as identified on the product identification label on the rear panel A surge protected power outlet is strongly recommended as it provides some protection for the eq...

Page 11: ...if contact with the element is made Setting the Required Water Temperature The water heating control circuit will retain the last used temperature set point set on the control panel so for many appli...

Page 12: ...y glove when removing the lid as the lid may be hot enough to cause burns or other injury NEVER remove the lid with your face directly over the water bath Steam may be present and burns or injury coul...

Page 13: ...placed below the level of the water bath on a firm hard flat surface If emptying into a sink or drain ensure you have clear and unobstructed access to it If the bath is fitted with a drain tap models...

Page 14: ...ferring to the section in this User Manual labeled Filling The Water Tank and allow 1 minute for the bath to cool The water bath can now be re operated as per the section of this User Manual labeled S...

Page 15: ...mple substances that may compromise the integrity or function of electrical insulation electrical components stainless steel components or water seals Ratek and the manufacturer are consulted prior to...

Page 16: ...ous 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 en...

Page 17: ...to the up position marked with a circle and refill the water tank with 1 000mL of cold water to cool the element by referring to the section in this User Manual labeled Filling The Water Tank This wil...

Page 18: ...to 2 000 Metres Temperature 5 Celsius to 40 Celsius Ambient temperature will limit the minimum achievable water temperature Maximum relative humidity 80 for temperatures up to 31 Celsius decreasing l...

Page 19: ...ng The Water Bath provides a simple to operate user interface when used in conjunction with this User Manual If at any stage you experience abnormal operation anything other than that described in thi...

Page 20: ...n approved repairer or Ratek Instruments at the discretion of Ratek Instruments The limit of liability shall extend to the repair of the product only all other compensation claims are excluded from th...

Page 21: ...he unit to ensure safety for the service technicians Pack the unit into it s original packaging with the supplied mains power lead and use all original protective inserts If the original packaging is...

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