Ratek TH8500 Programmable Immersion Heater Circulator - User Manual
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The operator shall be aware that the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if the equipment is used with
accessories not provided or recommended by the manufacturer, is modified in any way or is used in a manner not
specified by the manufacturer.
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The operator is responsible for ensuring all users of the product are qualified to do so, and are well versed in common
safety concepts. The product should only be operated by an adult who has read and understood this User Manual
provided in the appropriate language in its entirety.
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Any user must be informed by the responsible operator of any potential hazards that may arise through the use of this
equipment in the course of their work, including any local environmental hazards not related directly to the Immersion
Heater Circulator. They should also be able to demonstrate that they understand any preventative safety measures in
operation prior to operating the equipment.
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The operator shall agree to accept responsibility for the use of the equipment in accordance with this User Manual, and
be fully aware that the equipment is designed for commercial use.
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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.
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Avoid any direct impact with any surface of the equipment, including the casing, cover panel, element, pump or control
panel.
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Important:
Do not use any sharp or pointed metal objects anywhere near the equipment, in particular the control panel.
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Avoid using the equipment near any other vibrating equipment or source of excessive vibration.
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Ensure the equipment is cleaned and maintained in accordance with this User Manual.
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Ensure that all original safety warning labels are in an adequate, legible condition and are firmly affixed to the equipment
before using the product.
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Plug the equipment directly into a wall power outlet. Do not plug the equipment into a multi-socket adapter of any kind.
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The equipment is intended for operation in a controlled electromagnetic environment. Avoid the use of transmitting
devices (e.g. cellular or mobile telephones) near the equipment whilst operating. A minimum distance of 2 Metres from
the product is recommended for any transmitting device.
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Important:
The equipment must only be installed and operated in
well ventilated areas
. The unit is not intended for use
in explosive atmospheres, in confined spaces or inside any other piece of laboratory equipment such as humidity cabinets
or incubators.
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The allowed operating environment must be between 5° Celsius and 40° Celsius ambient air temperature. Be aware that
the ambient air temperature will limit the minimum controllable water temperature. The ambient air temperature must be
at least 7° Celsius lower than the desired controllable water temperature.
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The maximum allowed relative humidity of the operating environment is 80%.
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The equipment should not be stored in direct sunlight, near chemicals, or other contaminants.
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If any of these safety recommendations cannot be achieved or the equipment has been damaged in any way, the
equipment should not be installed or operated.
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Important :
If you have any concerns or questions relating to operator or user safety, please contact the appropriate
Ratek Customer Service department before installing and operating the unit. Contact details are provided in this User
Manual.
Safety Labels And Markings
The equipment is provided with safety caution labels. An explanation 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 Important: Particular care should be taken when working near the heating element at the bottom of the Immersion
Heater Circulator. At all times during operation the supplied safety guard MUST REMAIN FITTED to the Immersion Heater
Circulator to avoid possible burns or scalds from the heating element.
The operator or user must also take extreme care when the bath is working at temperatures above 50° C as steam will be
present and can cause scalding.
