Ratek WBx000D Series Water Bath - User Manual
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strain whatsoever on the lead, socket or plug. The water bath 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 1,000 millimetres in front of the water bath to allow adequate
room for the user to maintain a safe operating distance of 300 millimetres.
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Carefully insert the mesh platform into the base of the water tank with the flat side up. The mesh platform covers the
heating element (concealed beneath the tank) and provides protection from the heat it generates.
CAUTION
The water bath 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.
ALWAYS
be 100% sure of the contents of your containers, the expected behavior once heated and the applicable safety
measures that should be employed when handling such substances.
ALWAYS
ensure your containers are firmly sealed and there is no chance of the sample leaking 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 life of the water bath.
CAUTION
Poor water quality can lead to corrosion of the water bath even though it is constructed from stainless steel, and eventually
lead to a potentially hazardous situation. The water bath is intended for use with tap water or filtered water only.
A soft, decalcified water is the recommended liquid for use with the water bath.
Depending on local conditions, the water supply may be ferrous or overly chlorinated. Both of these conditions may lead to
corrosion if used with the water bath.
Distilled or de-ionized water may lead to corrosion if used with the water bath.
Use of any liquid (including corrosive anti-fungals and cleaners) other than that recommended above will void the product
warranty.
Contact the supplier of your water bath before filling the water tank if you are unsure of your water supply.
CAUTION
Before filling the water tank, ensure the mains power supply outlet is switched
off
and that the mains lead is
unplugged
from
the mains power supply outlet.
The nature of pouring water is unpredictable and should be done carefully away from any electrical supply to avoid the risk of
electric shock.
CAUTION
Do not over-fill the water bath. If the water bath is over-filled, water may spill out of the water tank and create a hazardous
situation if the water comes near an electrical current.
The maximum water depth is 25 millimetres below the tank rim.
The minimum filling level is 50 millimetres above the mesh platform.
