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Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual
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60 Wadhurst Dve, Boronia, Victoria 3155, Australia - P: +613 9887 2161 - F: +613 9887 2163 - E:
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User Manual
Compact Shaking Hot Water Bath
Model : SWB10D240
Version: 1.0 – 19/07/2010
www.ratek.com.au
www.ratek.com.au
www.ratek.com.au
www.ratek.com.au
© All Rights Reserved
Made in Australia, User Manual printed in Australia
Changes without prior notification reserved
Errors and omissions excepted.
Page 1 of 24
English
sales@ratek.com.au

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  • Page 1 Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ User Manual Compact Shaking Hot Water Bath Model : SWB10D240 Version: 1.0 – 19/07/2010 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: sales@ratek.com.au...
  • Page 2 Ensure that you have received all items outlined below before proceeding. If you have not received all components in the supplied carton, please re-pack the carton and notify a Ratek Service representative immediately. Contact details are provided in the section of this User Manual titled “Ratek Service Contact Information”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE Cash Bo INTENDED USE INTENDED USE INTENDED USE INTENDED USE ..........................................................................................................................

  • Page 4: Intended Use Intended Use

    Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Intended Use Intended Use Intended Use Intended Use This water bath is intended for the purpose of heating water only, whilst providing agitation via a submerged moving cradle. The operator may load a suitable article onto the cradle for the purpose of controlled temperature application and agitation of the article.

  • Page 5: Safety Labels And Markings

    Important : If you have any concerns or questions relating to operator or user safety, please contact the Important : Important : Important : appropriate Ratek Service department before installing and operating the unit. Contact details are provided in this User Manual. Safety Labels And Markings Safety Labels And Markings...
  • Page 6 Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The water bath is powered by an alternating current power supply sufficient to cause harm if contact with the electrical supply is made. Under no circumstances should the user operate any part of the control panel with moist, damp or wet hands.

  • Page 7: Operating Procedures

    Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Operating Procedures Operating Procedures Operating Procedures Operating Procedures You must take the time to familiarize yourself completely with the following operating procedures before installing or operating the water bath in order to achieve the best performance and maximum attainable user safety.

  • Page 8: Safety Warnings

    Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Safety Warnings Safety Warnings Safety Warnings 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 warning labels affixed to the product and the key points outlined in the section of this User Manual titled ‘Operator Responsibility –...

  • Page 9: Preparation & Installation

    Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The use of flammable liquids may cause serious injury or danger to life. CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION 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.
  • Page 10 Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - 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. - Ensure that there is a minimum unobstructed distance of 500 millimetres above the top of the water tank to allow for adequate ventilation.

  • Page 11: Using The Water Bath

    Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The maximum water depth is 35 millimetres below the tank rim. This level is just beneath the cradle wheels support rail and you should use this rail as a guide. The minimum filling level is 30 millimetres above the bottom of the oscillating cradle, or approximately 50 millimetres from the bottom of the water tank.
  • Page 12 Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Replace the mains power lead if you suspect it has been stretched, over-extended or damaged in any way. - Using the supplied mains power lead, insert the socket end of the lead firmly into the mains power input receptacle (element 10 in Figure 1) until it will move no further.
  • Page 13 Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Use the temperature increase key pad (element 4 in Figure 1) to increase the required temperature by pressing quickly for single digit increments, or holding the key to increase the temperature setting by larger amounts.
  • Page 14 Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ to avoid your hands coming into contact with hot water or the heating element. CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION When working with glass tubes, flasks, bottles, breakable or other brittle or fragile articles it is important to use an appropriate retaining rack or fixture that ensures individual vessels are supported independently and cannot come into contact with one another.
  • Page 15 Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ required set-point once the cradle is carrying enough momentum to maintain the lower speed. Stopping the Oscillating Cradle Stopping the Oscillating Cradle Stopping the Oscillating Cradle Stopping the Oscillating Cradle - Slowly turn the Oscillation speed control knob (element 2 in Figure 1) anti-clockwise down to setting - Turn power Off to the oscillating cradle by setting the Oscillation On/Off mains power switch (element 6 in Figure 1) up to the setting marked with a circle.
  • Page 16 Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Colours: Colours: Colours: Colours: Black on a yellow background - Important: Whilst emptying the water bath, the oscillating cradle will become free to move as the bath Important: Whilst emptying the water bath, the oscillating cradle will become free to move as the bath...

  • Page 17: Routine Cleaning And Routine Cleaning And Maintenance Routine Cleaning And Maintenance

    Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - If the water bath is filled with water, it should not not be moved for storage. If you wish to keep dust and dirt out of the water tank, the supplied plastic cover can be fitted for short periods of time to filled water baths (maximum 48 hours).
  • Page 18 Ratek and the manufacturer 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 water bath or with any materials contained in it.
  • Page 19 User Manual labeled “Filling The Water Tank”. This will help to maintain the working life of the over-temperature safety device. - If the over-temperature cutout has failed to operate, contact Ratek using the contact details provided in the section of this User Manual titled “Ratek Service Contact Information”.
  • Page 20 Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER operate the water bath if the over-temperature safety cutout test has failed. Operating the water bath without a functional over-temperature safety cutout may result in serious injury, threat to life, fire or damage to property.

  • Page 21: Technical Specificat Technical Specifications Ions Ions

    Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Temperature Controller Type Digital PID Temperature Controller Ambient +5° Celsius to 99.9 ° Celsius Maximum Controllable Bath 70° Celsius when tank full Temperature Temperature Control Stability +/- 0.2°...

  • Page 22: Electrical & Safety Electrical & Safety Conformity Conformity Conformity

    Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Electrical & Saf Electrical & Saf Electrical & Saf Electrical & Safety Conformity ety Conformity ety Conformity ety Conformity The water bath is made to international quality standards and is certified as conforming to the following standards: AS/NZS CISPR 14.1:2010 Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements for household...

  • Page 23: Ratek Service Contac Ratek Service Contact Informationt Informationt Information

    Service Contact Informati Service Contact Information Ratek are here to assist you in getting the most from your water bath. Our friendly staff can you assist you at any stage of the product lifecycle. If you have any concerns or questions regarding the operation of your water bath, please contact us.
  • Page 24 Ratek SWB10D Water Bath - Operating Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ • It does not extend to any costs associated with delivery of the product to or from Ratek Instruments or an authorised Ratek agent, damage, or loss incurred during transport. • This warranty is in addition to any Statutory regulations and provisions implied by the Trade Practices Act and any relevant State or Federal Government obligations, applicable only when purchased within Australia.

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