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Water baths Original operating manual 1.950.6080.us.V03 02/2022...
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Legal JULABO USA, Inc. 884 Marcon Boulevard Allentown, PA 18109 Phone: +1(610) 231-0250 Fax.: +1(610) 231-0260 Info@julabo.us www.julabo.us The content of this operating manual is protected by copyright. Information, including texts, images, and other contents may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, stored or otherwise used in any form without prior explicit written consent.
Contents Foreword ..................... 5 About this manual ................6 Accessories ..................6 Warnings ..................6 Symbols used .................. 7 Intended use ..................8 Safety ....................9 General Safety Instructions for the operating company ....9 General Safety Instructions for the operator ........9 Safety symbols ................
Foreword Congratulations! You have made an excellent choice. JULABO would like to thank you for the trust you have placed in our company and products. This operating manual will help you become acquainted with the use of our units. Read the operating manual carefully. Keep the operating manual handy at...
Read the Safety section of this manual before using the equipment for the first time. Accessories JULABO offers a wide range of accessories for the devices. Accessories are not described in this manual. The complete range of accessories for the devices described in this manual can be found on our website www.julabo.com.
About this manual DANGER This signal word designates a danger with a high level of risk which, if it not prevented, will result in death or serious injuries. NOTE This signal word designates a possibly harmful situation. If it is not avoided, the system or objects in its vicinity may be damaged.
This section defines the purpose of the unit so that the operator can operate the unit safely and avoid misuse. JULABO water baths are intended for controlling the temperature of water. Samples in suitable vessels can be temperature-controlled in the water bath.
Safety Safety General Safety Instructions for the operating company This section outlines the General Safety Instructions that must be observed by the operator to ensure safe operation. • The operator is responsible for the qualifications of its operating personnel. • The operator must ensure that the operating personnel has been instructed in use of the device.
Safety Safety symbols There are safety symbols included with the device, which should be attached to the device before initial operation. Safety Description symbols Warning of a danger zone. Note operating manual Warning about hot surface Read operating manual before switching on Safety function Technical protective devices provide for safe operation.
The following figure shows the operating and functional elements and their position on the unit. Control and function elements Drain screw (not for PURA 4) Stainless steel bath tank Keypad with display Recessed grip, both sides (not for PURA 4) Mains switch Mains connection...
Product description 5.1.1 Status LEDs Status LEDs below the LED display show different operating states and settings. Status LEDs Heating Warning symbol Timer Duration hour/minute Temperature unit °F Temperature unit °C...
Product description 5.1.2 Key description The device is operated using the key panel. This is used to control all menu functions and make entries. Function The [OK] key is used to start a temperature control application or to stop a running temperature control application.
Contamination level 2 Classified in accordance with DIN 12876-1: • Class I Protection class according to EN 60 529: • Protection class IP21 Technical data PURA 4/10/14/22/30 Working temperature range* °C +18 … +99.9 Overheating protection, fixed °C setting Temperature stability** °C...
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Product description PURA 4 PURA 10 Dimensions (W x D x H) 21 x 35 x 22 31 x 35 x 22 Bath opening (W x L) 12 x 27 22 x 27 Bath depth Fill weight (min ... max) 0.8 ...
A suitable transport trolley is available. 1. Disconnect the mains cable from the device. 2. Lift the device by the recessed grips (PURA 4: on housing) and place it in the center of the transport trolley. See the technical data for weight information.
Only water is permitted as a bath fluid. Follow the specifications on water quality to ensure long-term operation without issue. NOTE Risk of corrosion due to unauthorized bath fluid! Unsuitable bath fluids not approved by JULABO can damage the device. • Only water is permitted as a bath fluid •...
Initial operation Filling the water bath Note the fill level limits filling the water bath: • Maximum fill level: 20 mm below edge of bath • Minimum fill level: 10 mm above adjustable platform Note the minimum mark on the adjustable platform. ...
Operation Operation Switch on the unit This section describes how to switch on the device. The device is connected and ready for operation. 1. Switch the device on at the mains switch. The display shows OFF. The device is switched on and ready for operation. Switch off the unit This section describes how to switch off the device.
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An acoustic signal sounds at 0.5°C before the setpoint temperature. The temperature control application can be stopped with the [OK] key. For temperature control applications near or below the ambient temperature: Use a cooling coil or JULABO immersion cooler.
Operation Setting the timer The timer can be used to program the duration of a temperature control application from 0 to 999 minutes. The setpoint temperature is maintained for the programmed time. After the set duration has elapsed, the device switches to standby mode.
The device is switched off and cooled to room temperature. 1. Disconnect the power cable. 2. PURA 4: The water bath can now be poured into a suitable container. All other PURA models: 3. Place a container suitable for collecting the bath fluid underneath the drain screw.
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Operation 5. Empty the water bath completely into the container provided. 6. Close the drain opening with the drain screw. The water bath is emptied.
See type plate for mains voltage and current value. We recommend only using original JULABO spare parts. Check safety symbols The safety labels affixed to the device must be clearly legible at all times. Their condition must be checked every two years.
2. Disconnect the device from the power supply. 3. Clean the inside and outside of the water bath. 4. Close the drain valve (not for PURA 4). 5. Store the device in a dust-free, dry and frost-free location. The water bath is taken out of operation and stored away. It can be put into...
Warranty The following Warranty Provisions shall apply to products sold in North America by Julabo (“Seller”) to the entity shown as buyer (“Buyer”) on Seller’s invoice. Initial Warranty Upon Seller’s receipt of payment in full for the products and subject to Buyer’s...
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Maintenance Exclusions The Initial Warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accident, misuse, improper installation or operation, unauthorized or improper repair, replacement or alteration (including but not limited to repairs, replacements, or alterations made or performed by persons other than Seller’s employees or authorized representatives), failure to provide (or use of improper) maintenance, unreasonable or unintended use or abuse of the product, or failure to follow written installation or operating instructions.
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The same exclusions that apply to the regular warranty also apply to OBF classification. For example, JULABO will not be liable for transport damage, damage inflicted by the customer or any other party, or defects arising from improper installation or...
Disposal 10 Disposal 10.1 Device disposal When disposing of the device, the applicable country-specific guidelines must be observed. 1. Empty the unit completely. 2. Contact an authorised disposal company for disposal of the unit. It is not permissible to dispose of the unit in household waste or similar facilities intended for collecting household waste.
Appendix 11 Appendix 11.1 Alarms and Warnings Alarm and warning messages are described in the table. If a displayed error code is not described in the table or the error is still pending after switching off and on again, please contact Technical Service. Error code Description Solution...
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