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Natator 125
Stand-alone water-resistance testing device
Operating instructions
Version 1.2, 19 October 2009 -
EN
Instruction
This document must be retained for future reference.
Attention
Before any use of the device, each user must have read the operating instructions
and must pay particular attention to the safety instructions.
ROXER SA
Rue du collège 92 CH-2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds Tél. +41 (0)32 967 86 86 - Fax +41 (0)32 967 86 87
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- Page 1 Natator 125 Stand-alone water-resistance testing device Operating instructions Version 1.2, 19 October 2009 - Instruction This document must be retained for future reference. Attention Before any use of the device, each user must have read the operating instructions and must pay particular attention to the safety instructions.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Operating instructions Natator 125 Table of contents 1 General points ........5 Identification . - Page 4 Table of contents Operating instructions Natator 125 5 Use......... . . 19 Initial operations .
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Page 5: General Points
ROXER SA. All rights, in particular, production, distribution and translation rights as well as any rights linked to intellectual property, are reserved. The same restrictions apply to any software provided with ROXER SA machines. -
Page 6: General Information
The reference version is written in the French language. Information contained in the current manual is the property of ROXER SA; it has been provided for internal use by operators and is not intended for any other use; its transmission to third parties as well as its reproduction is forbidden. -
Page 7: Procedure For Requesting Technical Service
General points Operating instructions Natator 125 1.3 Procedure for requesting technical service For any requests for technical service: Collect any information from the identification plate. Clearly identify the suspected fault. Contact Roxer: ROXER SA Rue du collège 92 CH-2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds Tél. - Page 8 General points Operating instructions Natator 125 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK Page 8 / 30 EN ___ JDV V1.2 - 19.10.09...
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Page 9: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Operating instructions Natator 125 Safety instructions All protection and safety instructions given in this document, must be adhered to in order to avoid injuries, material damage or pollution. At the same time, any other legal regulations, accident prevention and environmental protection... -
Page 10: Potential And Residual Risks
Safety instructions Operating instructions Natator 125 2.2 Potential and residual risks 2.2.1 General points Potential and residual risks may be encountered in the system and its attached elements. 2.2.2 Risks arising from pressurized elements During its operation, the device is subject to a considerable internal pressure. -
Page 11: Description
Description 3.1 General points The Natator 125 is stand-alone, water-resistance testing device for watches. It permits creation of a pressure between 0 and 125 bar in the interior of a tank filled with water in which the watch under test is placed. -
Page 12: General Description
Description Operating instructions Natator 125 3.3 General description Watch loading basket Locking handle for closing the lid Pressure gauge Purge push-button Tank purge connection Dropping cup purge valve Pressurization tank Dropping cup (10) Hand wheel for increasing the pressure (and reducing the pressure) -
Page 13: Operating Principle
Attention Using the hand wheel it is possible to obtain a pressure greater than 125 bar. Never exceed this value (risk of damage to the mechanical elements of the Natator 125). Warning Roxer does not guarantee the correct functioning of the device if the maximum pressure (125 bar) has been exceeded. - Page 14 Description Operating instructions Natator 125 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK Page 14 / 30 EN ___ JDV V1.2 - 19.10.09...
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Page 15: Installation
• Dropping cup purging tube; • This current operating instructions. 4.2 Usage environment The Natator 125 must be placed in an environment meeting the following requirements: • Dry and clean area (max. 60% humidity); • Stable temperature (between 20°C and 30°C);... -
Page 16: Before First Use
Installation Operating instructions Natator 125 4.3 Before first use 4.3.1 Connection of the tube for purging the device Connect the purging tube to the dropping cup purge valve (1). Connect the other side to a water evacuation system of your choice (3). -
Page 17: Purge
Installation Operating instructions Natator 125 4.3.2 Purge Before first use, it is imperative to carry out a device purge. This operation permits removal of any residual air within internal piping. When delivered, the hand wheel is screwed fully home and the notched ring is positioned to reduce the pressure. - Page 18 Installation Operating instructions Natator 125 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK Page 18 / 30 EN ___ JDV V1.2 - 19.10.09...
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Page 19: Use
Operating instructions Natator 125 To test a watch using the Natator 125, carry out the following operations: 5.1 Initial operations Ensure that the hand wheel is completely unscrewed (6). Place a watch in the basket and insert in the tank (3). -
Page 20: Increasing The Pressure
(risk of damage to the mechanical elements). Warning Roxer does not guarantee the correct func- tioning of the device if the maximum pres- sure (125 bar) has been exceeded. If the force to be applied to the hand wheel is too great, the handle (5) can be positioned as indicated (4) in the adjoining figure. -
Page 21: Reducing The Pressure
Operating instructions Natator 125 5.3 Reducing the pressure Turn the notched ring in a clockwise direc- tion until it “clicks”. Turn the hand wheel in a counter-cloc- kwise direction as indicated in the adjoining figure to reduce the pressure in the tank. - Page 22 Operating instructions Natator 125 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK Page 22 / 30 EN ___ JDV V1.2 - 19.10.09...
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Page 23: Maintenance
Maintenance Operating instructions Natator 125 Maintenance 6.1 Cleaning The Natator 125 can be cleaned using alcohol and a soft cloth. Certain greasy deposits can accumulate on the tank seal. It requires regular cleaning. 6.2 Replacement of the tank seal Instruction Regularly check the condition of the seal. -
Page 24: Changing The Water In The Tank
Use demineralised water to ensure no marks are left on the watch after testing. 6.4 Troubleshooting Under normal usage conditions for the Natator 125, the following problems may occur: It is impossible to attain the desired pressure ¯ Air bubbles are present in the internal piping of the Natator 125. -
Page 25: Disposal
6.5 Disposal Disposal of the Natator 125 must be undertaken in conformity with the environmental standards applying in the country of use. Particular attention must be paid to the different metals which are to be recycled. - Page 26 Maintenance Operating instructions Natator 125 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK Page 26 / 30 EN ___ JDV V1.2 - 19.10.09...
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Page 27: Appendices
A water-resistance test with the Natator 125 may be carried out as follows: After a certain time has elapsed in the Natator 125 at a previously defined pressure, either: the watch is destroyed (glass broken, parts deformed,…). In this case, the watch is not considered water-resistant. -
Page 28: Declaration Of Conformity
Appendices Operating instructions Natator 125 7.2 Declaration of conformity Page 28 / 30 EN ___ JDV V1.2 - 19.10.09... -
Page 29: Installation Drawing
Appendices Operating instructions Natator 125 7.3 Installation drawing Figure 7-1 EN ___ JDV V1.2 - 19.10.09 Page 29 / 30... - Page 30 ROXER SA Rue du collège 92 CH-2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds Tél. +41 (0)32 967 86 86 Fax +41 (0)32 967 86 87 www.roxer.ch e-mail: info@roxer.ch...
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