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Instruction Manual - First Edition - Thank you for purchasing "Water Bath, BS Series" of Yamato Scientific Co., Ltd. To use this unit properly, read this "Instruction Manual" thoroughly before using this unit. Keep this instruction manual around this unit for referring at anytime.
Contents Cautions in Using with Safety ............... 1 Explanation ........................1 Table of Illustrated Symbols ..................2 Fundamental Matters of “WARNING!” and “CAUTION!” ..........3 Before Using this unit ................4 Requirements for Installation ..................4 Description and Function of Each Part ..........
Cautions in Using with Safety Explanation MEANING OF ILLUSTRATED SYMBOLS Illustrated Symbols Various symbols are used in this safety manual in order to use the unit without danger of injury and damage of the unit. A list of problems caused by ignoring the warnings and improper handling is divided as shown below.Be sure that you understand the warnings and cautions in this manual before operating the unit.
Cautions in Using with Safety Table of Illustrated Symbols Warning Warning, Warning, Warning, Warning, Warning, generally high voltage high temperature drive train explosive Caution Caution, Caution, Caution, Caution, Caution, generally electrical shock scald no road heating not to drench Caution, Caution, water only deadly poison...
Cautions in Using with Safety Fundamental Matters of “WARNING!” and “CAUTION!” WARNING! Do not use this unit in an area where there is flammable or explosive gas Never use this unit in an area where there is flammable or explosive gas. This unit is not explosion-proof.
Before Using this unit Requirements for Installation WARNING! 1. Always ground this unit Connect the power plug to a receptacle with grounding connectors. Do not forget to ground this unit, to protect you and the unit from electrical shock in case of power surge.
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Before Using this unit Requirements for Installation 4. Do not modify Modification of this unit is strictly prohibited. This could cause a failure. 5. Installation on horizontal surface Set this unit to the flattest place. Not setting this unit with its 4 legs covered with rubber contacted to the setting place surface evenly could cause the unexpectible trouble or malfunction.
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Before Using this unit Requirements for Installation CAUTION! 6. Choose a correct power distribution board or receptacle Choose a correct power distribution board or receptacle that meets the unit’s rated electric capacity. Electric capacity: BS200: 220V AC, 4.5A BS400: 220V AC, 6.5A BS600: 220V AC, 6.5A BS660: 220V AC, 6A ...
Description and Function of Each Part Main Unit BS200 Clamp Pole Rear view (same as each type) Thermometer Overflow tube Pole bracket Cover Cover holder (not equipped for BS200) Power code Control panel BS400 Clamp Pole Overflow tube Thermometer Cover Pole bracket Control panel...
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Description and Function of Each Part Main Unit BS600 Clamp Thermometer Overflow tube Pole Cover Control panel BS660 Clamp Pole Overflow tube Thermometer Cover Pole bracket Control panel...
Description and Function of Each Part Control Panel Alarm lamp Heater lamp ALARM POWER HEATER Power switch (Earth leakage breaker) Earth leakage ℃ test button Temperature setting dial Name Function Turns ON/OFF the power. Power switch (Earth leakage breaker) Uses for testing the earth leakage breaker function. Earth leakage test button (Refer to the Page 13 ”Maintenance Method”.) Lights on by turning on the power switch, lights off by...
Operation Method Procedure 1. Prepare the water bath. Pour appropriate amount of the water for each water bath as follows, and then set the options to this unit; BS200: around 4.7 liters, BS400: around 9 liters, BS600: around 11 liters, BS660: around 14 liters 2.
This unit has the overheating prevention device in itself, and goes off the electricity at 130℃ in case of occurring the heating of empty bath. Please contact to Yamato Scientific Service Office if the heating of empty bath is occurred.
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Handling Precautions CAUTION! Temperature distribution, operating temperature range This unit does not have the stirring function. Since the water flows with natural convection, the in-bath water temperature differs. Besides, the operating temperature range differs depending on the operating environment or operating condition. If the ambient temperature is low, or if the unit is used in the place with strong wind or in the high altitude, the operating temperature might not reach to the maximum temperature described in the performance table.
Maintenance Method Daily Inspection and Maintenance WARNING! Disconnect the power cable from the power source when doing an inspection or maintenance unless needed. Perform the daily inspection and maintenance after returning the temperature of this unit to the normal one.
Long storage and disposal When not using this unit for long term / When disposing CAUTION! When not using this unit for long term… Turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. WARNING! When disposing… Keep out of reach of children. ...
The power voltage is too low. In the case if the error other than listed above occurred, turn off the power switch and primary power source immediately. Contact the shop of your purchase or nearest Yamato Scientific Service Office.
In Case of Request for Repair If the failure occurs, stop the operation, turn OFF the power switch, and unplug the power plug. Please contact the sales agency that this unit was purchased, or the Yamato Scientific's sales office. < Check following items before contact >...
Specification Model BS200 BS400 BS600 BS660 Performance Operating temperature Room temp.+5℃ to boiling temp. (water) range (*1) Temperature ±3℃ (at70℃) adjustment accuracy (*2) Temperature ±5℃ (at70℃) distribution accuracy (*2) Time required to reach Approx. 35min. Approx. 60min. Approx. 50min. highest temperature Configuration In-bath material Stainless steel...
Reference List of Dangerous Substances Never use explosive substances, flammable substances and substances that include explosive or flammable ingredients in this unit. EXPLOSIVE Ethylene glycol dinitrate (nitro glycol), Glycerin trinitrate (nitroglycerine), Cellulose nitrate (nitrocellulose), and other explosive nitrate esters Trinitrobenzene, Trinitrotoluene, Trinitrophenol (picric acid), and other explosive EXPLOSIVE: nitro compounds Acetyl hidroperoxide (peracetic acid), Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, Benzyl...
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Responsibility Please follow the instructions in this document when using this unit. Yamato Scientific has no responsibility for the accidents or breakdown of device if it is used with a failure to comply. Never conduct what this document forbids. Unexpected accidents or breakdown may result in.
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