PolyScience Economy Water Baths Operating Manual

Operator’s Manual

Economy Water Baths

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Table of Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................2

General Safety Information .......................................................................................................................2

Safety Recommendations ......................................................................................................................... 3

Regulatory Compliance & Testing.............................................................................................................3

Unpacking Your Water Bath...................................................................................................................... 4

Contents .................................................................................................................................................... 4

Controls ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

Installation and Startup..............................................................................................................................5

General Site Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 5

Adding Liquid to the Reservoir .................................................................................................................. 5

Attaching the Reservoir Cover ..................................................................................................................6

Electrical Power.........................................................................................................................................6

Controller Setup......................................................................................................................................... 7

Safety Set Temperature......................................................................................................................... 7

Normal Operation........................................................................................................................................7

Turning Your Water Bath ON ....................................................................................................................7

Adjusting the Set Point Temperature ........................................................................................................7

Routine Maintenance & Troubleshooting.................................................................................................8

Cleaning the Bath ...................................................................................................................................... 8

Disassembling the Bath............................................................................................................................. 8

Replacing Fuses........................................................................................................................................8

Troubleshooting Chart...............................................................................................................................9

Technical Information...............................................................................................................................10

Performance Specifications..................................................................................................................... 10

Reservoir Fluids....................................................................................................................................... 11

Application Notes..................................................................................................................................... 12

Equipment Disposal (WEEE Directive)...................................................................................................12

Replacement Parts....................................................................................................................................13

Bath Fluids.................................................................................................................................................13

Service and Technical Support ...............................................................................................................14

Warranty.....................................................................................................................................................14

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Water Bath. It is designed to handle a wide range of laboratory procedures,
including: incubation, inactivation, and agglutination as well as most pharmaceutical, serological,
biomedical, and industrial procedures.

To ensure optimum temperature uniformity, your Water Bath features an energy efficient, large-area
heater and thermostatic control to provide temperature uniformity. A redundant safety thermostat is

standard on all models.

General Safety Information

When installed, operated, and maintained according to the directions in this manual and common safety
procedures, your Water Bath should provide safe and reliable temperature control. Please ensure that all
individuals involved in the installation, operation, or maintenance of this Water Bath read this manual
thoroughly prior to working with the unit.

This symbol marks chapters and sections of this instruction manual that are particularly relevant to
safety. When attached to the unit, this symbol draws attention to the relevant section of the
instruction manual.

This symbol indicates that hazardous voltages may be present.

This symbol marks information that is particularly important.

This symbol indicates alternating current.

This symbol on the Power Switch / Circuit Breaker indicates that it places the unit into a fully

powered state.

This symbol on the Power Switch / Circuit Breaker indicates that it disconnects power to the unit.

This symbol on the Power Switch indicates that it places the unit in a standby mode. It DOES NOT

fully disconnect the unit from the power supply.

This symbol indicates a protective conductor terminal.

Read all instructions pertaining to safety, set-up, and operation.

Proper operation is the users’ responsibility.

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Safety Recommendations

To prevent injury to personnel and/or damage to property, always follow your workplace’s safety
procedures when operating this equipment. You should also comply with the following safety
recommendations:

WARNING:

• Always connect the power cord on this Water Bath to a grounded (3-prong) power outlet. Make

certain that the outlet is the same voltage and frequency as your unit.

• Never operate the Water Bath with a damaged power cord.

• Always turn the Water Bath OFF and disconnect mains power before performing any maintenance

or service.

WARNING:

• Never operate the Water Bath without bath fluid in the reservoir. Periodically check the reservoir

to ensure that the liquid depth is within acceptable levels. Always refill the reservoir using the
same bath fluid type that is already in the reservoir. Bath oil must not contain any water
contaminants and should be preheated to the actual bath temperature before adding as there is
an explosion hazard at high temperatures.

• Use compatible bath fluids only.

• Always drain all fluid from the reservoir before moving or lifting your Water Bath. Be sure to

follow your organization’s procedures and practices regarding the safe lifting and relocation of
heavy objects.

WARNING: Always allow the bath fluid to cool to ambient temperature before draining.

WARNING: It is the user’s responsibility to properly decontaminate the unit in the event hazardous

materials are spilled on exterior or interior surfaces. Consult manufacturer if there is any doubt
regarding the compatibility of decontamination or cleaning agents.

Regulatory Compliance & Testing

CSA (60 Hz units)

CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 0-M91 — General Requirement Canadian Electrical Code, Part II
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1-92 — Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,

Control, and Laboratory Use; Part I: General Requirements
UL Std. No. 61010A-1 — Electrical Equipment for Laboratory Use, Part I: General Requirements
IEC 61010-1 — Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and

Laboratory Use; Part I: General Requirements

CE (50 Hz units)

EC Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC
IEC 61010-1-2001
IEC 61010-2-2001
IEC 61326:2005 / EN 61326 : 2006

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Unpacking Your Water Bath

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Your water bath is shipped in a special carton. Retain the carton and all packing materials until the unit is
completely assembled and working properly. Set up and run the unit immediately to confirm proper
operation. Beyond one week, your unit may be warranty repaired, but not replaced. If the unit is
damaged or does not operate properly, contact the transportation company, file a damage claim, then
contact the company where your unit was purchased.

WARNING: Keep unit upright when moving. Be sure to follow your company’s procedures and

practices regarding the safe lifting and relocation of heavy objects.

Contents

The items included with your Water Bath are:

• Water Bath

• Gabled Reservoir Cover Assembly

• Sample Tray

• Operator’s Manual

• Power Cord

Controls

Temperature Set Dial

Increases / decreases
set point temperature.

Safety Thermostat

Used to adjust safety

set point temperature.

Over Temperature
Safety Indicator

Lights when bath
temperature exceeds
safety set temperature.

Heat Indicato

Lit when heater is
active.

Power Switch

Turns power to the
Controller ON and
OFF.

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