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Ratek SVR8200 Professional Sous Vide Circulator - User Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- USER MANUAL Professional Sous Vide Circulator Models : SVR8200 Version: 1.1 – 01/08/2015 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...
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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”...
Ratek SVR8200 Professional Sous Vide Circulator - User Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table Of Contents Page Cash Bo INTENDED USE ......................................4 Suitable Articles For Use With This Professional Sous Vide Circulator ......................4 Unsuitable Articles For Use With This Professional Sous Vide Circulator....................... 4 Suitable Environments For The Professional Sous Vide Circulator ........................
Ratek SVR8200 Professional Sous Vide Circulator - User Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intended Use This Professional Sous Vide Circulator is intended for the purpose of heating water in a water bath or inside other containers designed for the purpose. The operator may load a suitable article into the water bath for the purpose of controlled temperature application. The Professional Sous Vide Circulator is intended for use with tap water or filtered water only, as well as suitable additives where required as outlined in this User Manual.
• Important : If you have any concerns or questions relating to operator or user safety, please contact the appropriate Ratek Customer Service department before installing and operating the unit. Contact details are provided in this User Manual. Safety Labels And Markings The equipment is provided with safety caution labels.
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Ratek SVR8200 Professional Sous Vide Circulator - User Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Caution Labels Definition The Professional Sous Vide Circulator is powered by an alternating current power supply sufficient to cause harm if contact with the electrical supply is made. Under no circumstances should any part of the equipment be opened, un- screwed, loosened or disassembled whilst power is applied to the unit.
Ratek SVR8200 Professional Sous Vide Circulator - User Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Preparation You must take the time to familiarize yourself completely with the following operating procedures before installing or operating the Professional Sous Vide Circulator in order to achieve the best performance and maximum attainable user safety.
Ratek SVR8200 Professional Sous Vide Circulator - User Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recommended Liquids Care should be taken when selecting the most appropriate heating medium for use with the Professional Sous Vide Circulator to ensure optimum performance and user safety. Please refer to the table below as a guide : Primary Temp Range °C...
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Ratek SVR8200 Professional Sous Vide Circulator - User Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAUTION The equipment must only be used with a protective earth power socket. The earth contact provides protection to the user and the equipment. If you do not have a protective earth power socket, or you are unsure as to whether you have a protective earth power socket, do not connect the equipment.
Ratek SVR8200 Professional Sous Vide Circulator - User Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Preparation & Installation The Professional Sous Vide Circulator should be installed and operated in strict accordance with the following instructions. CAUTION The Professional Sous Vide Circulator is not for use in explosive atmospheres as there is a risk of fire, explosion, burns or scalding present under these conditions.
Ratek SVR8200 Professional Sous Vide Circulator - User Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAUTION Poor water quality can lead to corrosion of the Professional Sous Vide Circulator even though it is constructed from high quality stainless steel, and eventually lead to a potentially hazardous situation. The Professional Sous Vide Circulator is intended for use with tap water or filtered water only.
Ratek SVR8200 Professional Sous Vide Circulator - User Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adjusting the Mounting Clamp The Professional Sous Vide Circulator features an adjustable clamp that allows the unit to be mounted on water baths and tanks with side walls varying from 1mm to 64mm wide. Before adjusting the clamp, ensure the equipment is disconnected from the mains power supply and the element is cold.
Ratek SVR8200 Professional Sous Vide Circulator - User Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attaching a Hose For External Pump-Out The Professional Sous Vide Circulator pump features two outlets that can be fitted with a suitable hose to allow water to be pumped out of the bath, either for external re-circulation purposes or to assist in emptying large water baths.
Ratek SVR8200 Professional Sous Vide Circulator - User Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAUTION Regularly check the mains power lead condition over the life of the product, and do not operate the equipment if you suspect there is damage to any part of the equipment or the mains power lead.
- Once the water temperature nears the set point, the temperature control circuit will start to intermittently engage the element to reduce the rate of heating. - For best results, a Ratek insulated cooking bath should be used, as well as a lid to reduce evaporation and heat loss.
Operating in SP2 Preset Mode The SVR8200 allows the user to configure a preset temperature that can be quickly accessed as required. This feature is ideal where a particular temperature is commonly used, and saves the user time in changing the desired temperature.
Ratek SVR8200 Professional Sous Vide Circulator - User Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loading/Un-Loading the Water Bath CAUTION NEVER place your hands near the heating element whilst the Professional Sous Vide Circulator is heating as serious burns and scalding could result. ALWAYS use appropriate tools (such as silicon insulated tongs) to load and unload items from the water to avoid your hands coming into contact with hot water or the heating element.
Ratek SVR8200 Professional Sous Vide Circulator - User Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Over Temperature Safety Cutout The Professional Sous Vide Circulator features a manually reset over-temperature safety cutout which cuts power to the heating element in cases where the heating element has become too hot as a result of an insufficient water level being maintained in the bath or an unsuitable heating medium has been used.
Ratek 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 Professional Sous Vide Circulator or with any materials contained in it.
Ratek SVR8200 Professional Sous Vide Circulator - User Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maintenance - Turn off the Mains Power Switch - Unplug the equipment from the mains power supply outlet. - Under good light, carefully inspect the mains power lead and check for any signs of wear, over-extension or damage.
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- Once the test has been completed, turn off power to the Professional Sous Vide Circulator immediately by setting the Mains Power Switch to the position marked with a circle. - 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”.
Ratek SVR8200 Professional Sous Vide Circulator - User Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Technical Specifications Temperature Controller Digital PID with fuzzy logic Temperature Sensor RTD PT100 Display Resolution 0.1°C Temperature Control Range -30°C to 100.0°C, (external cooling required for ambient +7ºC or less for stable temperature...
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ratek Service Contact Information Ratek are here to assist you in getting the most from your Professional Sous Vide Circulator. 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 Professional Sous Vide Circulator, please contact us.
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The warranty does not extend to claims of suitability where the product does not deliver the intended function or fails to operate. • No claims of suitability are made in relation to the product by Ratek Instruments. Any claim of suitability lies with the operator. •...
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