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SHALLOWBATH™ NE1-9
NE1 SERIES UNSTIRRED THERMOSTATIC WATER BATHS NE1-2.5 NE1-22 NE1-4 NE1-28 NE1-8 NE1-56 NE1-14 NE1B SERIES BOILING BATHS NE1B-14 NE1B-18W NE1B-28
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Dear Customer The Clifton Range® is part of Nickel-Electro Ltd a family firm based in Weston-SuperMare which was incorporated as a limited company in 1941 but its roots can be traced back to 1935 when the business first started. Now in its 3rd generation of family members, the company prides itself on being a strongly established, independant British manufacturer. Thank you for purchasing this piece of Clifton Range® temperature control equipment. To get the best performance from your equipment and for your own safety please read these instructions carefully before use.
GENERAL NOTES 1.
This product is designed for laboratory use only. Always follow good laboratory practice. 2. Fill the tank prior to connection to electrical supply. 3. Use caution when topping up/draining the tank. If this product is not used in accordance with these instructions then basic safety protection may be affected. 4. The mains supply cord fitted to this product is heat resistant and should be replaced with an equivalent type by a qualified electrician. 5. Ensure that the power supply has a safety earth (ground) terminal. 6. Ensure that the mains switch and power supply connector are accessible during use. 7. Before using any cleaning or decontamination method please refer to the Maintenance and Cleaning section to ensure the proposed method will not damage the unit. 8. Connect only to a power supply with the corresponding voltage to that specified on the rating label positioned on the rear of the unit. 9. Do not block ventilation slots during use and always follow installation instructions. 10. Ensure substances being heated present no risk of a hazard (explosion, implosion or release of toxic or flammable gases) or that these have been addressed. When heating substances where liberation of gases occurs suitable extraction should be used. 11. Use only liquids specified within this Instruction Manual within their specified temperature range. 12. Drain before moving the bath. 13. We recommend using a lid above 60˚C. Take care when lifting the lid as steam and hot vapours can cause scolding. 14. Use a thermometer to check the temperature - do not touch the liquid.
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LOCATION The product must be placed on a smooth, level and sturdy work surface, preferably near a drain for emptying. Use in a ventilated room. Suitable for use in ambient temperatures 5°C to 40°C with a maximum humidity 80% (temperature 31°C) decreasing to 50% (temperature 40°C). DO NOT block or restrict ventilation slots. DO NOT place directly next to hot heat surfaces. ENSURE that there is sufficient space around the product to allow it to provide optimum temperature control. UNPACKING Remove the product from its packaging and retain over the warranty period. Contents consist of: • • • •
Bath Stainless steel false base Power lead Instruction manual
Place the false base into the bath, with the legs facing down. Fit the power lead into the socket at the rear.
SAFETY
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Do not touch any electrical contacts or open any closure panels. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!!
POWER LEAD AND CONNECTION TO ELECTRICAL SUPPLY Check the electrical supply is compatible with the rating label. IF IN DOUBT CONSULT AN ELECTRICIAN. THE PRODUCT MUST BE EARTHED! Where the mains supply or plug connection differs refer to local regulations or consult an electrician.
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LIQUID LEVEL AND SUITABLE LIQUIDS
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Always ensure the product is disconnected from the electrical supply before filling and emptying.
NE1 SERIES UNSTIRRED THERMOSTATIC BATHS AND SHALLOW BATHS Minimum liquid level - 55mm/shelf fitted working depth 40mm Maximum liquid level - 130mm/shelf fitted working depth 115mm Suitable Liquids Operating temperatures from ambient +5˚C to 99˚C, for general use we recommend: • • • •
Distilled Water Heat Transfer Liquid (the LB range is formulated for temperatures from -45˚C to 90˚C and provides complete protection from freezing and algae growth and safeguards against corrosion) Virkon dissolved in distilled water has proven efficacy against bacteria (incl mycrobacteria), viruses, spores and fungi in a variety of independent tests using different protocols. Bath Armor - high thermal conductivity allows this material to replace heating/ cooling fluids in water baths (see accessories for full range).
NE1B SERIES BOILING BATHS Minimum and maximum water level are governed by the constant level which maintains water level during boiling. Using standard laboratory tubing, connect the bottom outlet of the constant level to a regulated water supply/tap and adjust to supply a slow feed of water while maintaining boiling and this will automatically maintain a safe water level. The side outlet acts as an overflow to a sink or drain. Suitable Liquids Normal tap water is suitable since a maintained water supply is required.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NE1B SERIES BOILING BATHS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Ensure the stainless steel false base is fitted and fill the bath with water following Liquid Level Instructions. SWITCHING THE BATH ON WHEN DRY WILL DAMAGE THE HEATER AND MAY INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY. Connect the mains power lead to an electrical supply. Turn the bath on using the green mains power switch located on the front. Amber heater indicator will illuminate to show heater activity. Adjust the blue knob to control the degree of boil from gentle to simmer to vigorous boil. Allow the water temperature to stabilise in the bath, and take an actual temperature reading using a thermometer.
NE1 SERIES UNSTIRRED THERMOSTATIC AND SHALLOW BATHS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Ensure the stanless steel false base is fitted and fill the bath with water following Liquid Level Instructions. SWITCHING THE BATH ON WHEN DRY WILL DAMAGE THE HEATER AND MAY INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY. Connect the mains power lead to an electrical supply. Turn the bath on using the green mains power switch located on the front. Adjust the blue temperature knob to the desired setting. DO NOT OVERTURN THE KNOB PAST ITS STOP POINT. DOING SO MAY INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY. Amber heater indicator will illuminate to show heater activity. Allow the water temperature to stabilise in the bath, and take an actual temperature reading using a thermometer. Adjust the temperature controller accordingly.
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DO NOT STAND VESSELS DIRECTLY ONTO THE BATH BASE. ALWAYS USE FALSE BASE/SHELF OTHERWISE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO THE HEATERS.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Please ensure that the washing agent and sanitizing agent are BSI
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accredited and approved by the H&S department for use on laboratory equipment and stainless steel within your laboratory. DISCONNECT THE BATH FROM THE POWER SUPPLY PRIOR TO CLEANING
BASIC CLEANING The stainless steel crevice free tank should provide years of valuable service and is resistant to chloride containing solutions but it is important to avoid high concentrations of halogens- particularly chloride. Halogen deposits may show as rust which can be cleaned off with nitric acid (10%) on a cloth. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT! The Clifton Range® bath should be emptied at the end of each day, then for interior surfaces: • WASH • RINSE • DRY • Drain Outlet: Please ensure that the above cleaning process includes the outlet on the base of the tank, paying particular attention to flushing the outlet and tap thoroughly. Scale Build Up: In hard water areas limescale can build up and reduce the efficiency of the water bath. Cleaning at the end of each day can prevent this but periodically it may be necessary to descale the bath. Add 1 litre of vinegar to the normal capacity of water and heat for 1 hour to 50˚C. Bar Keepers Friend® can be used as a stainless steel cleanser to remove unsightly mineral deposits. EXTERIOR ANTI BACTERIAL PAINTED SURFACES The water bath should be cleaned at regular intervals by wiping external surfaces with a cloth or sponge soaked in warm water with a mild detergent. DO NOT USE STRONG SOLVENTS OR SOLUTIONS CONTAINING CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS, ESTERS, KETONES OR ABRASIVE CLEANERS AS THIS MAY DAMAGE THE BUILT IN ANTI BACTERIAL PROPERTIES. The “anti-bacterial” paint finish inhibits the growth of bacteria. It has been tested by independant specialist houses using internationally recognised test methods and NE1B BOILING - NE1 THERMOSTATIC AND SHALLOW FORM UNSTIRRED BATHS CLIFTON RANGE® - 3 YEAR WARRANTY
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proven to be effective against a wide range if bacteria including Escherichia Coli and Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). We recognise hygenic coatings are part of a controlled approach to a cleaner working environment. Within the paint formulation is an active ingredient with proven antibacterial properties which is maintained throughout its life span. In a laboratory environment this is one less source of contamination. Unlike detergents the anti-bacterial paint finish does not offer an instantaneous action, but is intended for long term general protection against bacterial growth. Moisture on the painted surface is neccessary for the bacterium to absorb the agent and be affected by it. The coating is therefore less active in very dry conditions although moisture in the atmosphere will maintain some activity. Areas where moisture is trapped are difficult to clean and allow bacteria to proliferate but these areas are most active for the anti-bacterial coating improving defence against bacterial growth. DECONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT Clifton laboratory equipment can be decontaminated after spillage or contact with HIV or hepatitus infected blood samples by using rapid disinfectants. We recommend VIRKON tablets for the safe and rapid disinfection of equipment. Please follow the User Instructions carefully. Virkon solution only requires 10 minutes contact time to be effective. Care should be taken with stainless steel tanks and it is important that virkon solution is not left in contact with metal surfaces “for longer than is neccessary”. We recommend PERASAFE powder for the safe and rapid chemical sterilant of equipment. Please follow the User Instructions carefully. Please contact your distributor or Day-Impex Ltd for further information relating to these products.
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WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. 2.
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Nickel Electro Ltd warrants to the Customer that the product purchased is free from defects in materials and workmanship. Provided the terms of payment are duly complied with, Nickel Electro Ltd undertakes to remedy any original defects arising from faulty materials or workmanship, in any goods manufactured/supplied by Nickel Electro Ltd, which under proper and normal conditions of use, may develop within a period of three years from the date of delivery. In the case of components which by their nature of application have an unpredictable life, this guarantee shall only be to the extend of the guarantee given by the manufacturers of these articles. Nickel Electro Ltd will accept no liability, where in the opinion of the company the defect has been caused by damage due to the Customers failure to follow operating instructions, correct installation, wear and tear, or damage due to the use of spare parts other than those spare parts of Nickel Electro Ltd or which are recommended by Nickel Electro Ltd, the defect has been caused by alterations or repairs being undertaken by a person(s) other than an authorised representative of Nickel Electro Ltd. Any damage claim must be in writing, and give the serial number and description of the goods, order number and date of delivery, and will not apply where any names or serial numbers or other information which may be attached to or inscribed upon the goods have been removed, covered up or defaced in any way. Any goods or parts thereof, which may require repair or replacement, shall be repaired or replaced (at the discretion of Nickel Electro Ltd) at the works of Nickel Electro Ltd. The product to be repaired shall be delivered carriage paid back to Nickel Electro Ltd by the customer at the Customer’s risk and expense. Any such goods or parts will be delivered by Nickel Electro Ltd to the Customer free within the United Kingdom but if required to be borne by the Customer. All faulty parts removed from the equipment will become Nickel Electro Ltd’s property. Any other repairs or work by Nickel Electro Ltd will be carried out under the terms and conditions for specialist engineers currently in force. In the event of replacement with a new or reconditioned model, the replacement unit will continue the warranty period of the original equipment. If any goods or parts thereof are returned unnecessarily all cost involved, including a charge for inspection, handling and the return carriage must be paid by the sender. In no circumstances shall any of the goods be returned to Nickel Electro Ltd without its prior written consent. Please retain the original packaging over the warranty period.
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NON WARRANTY INFORMATION Spare parts shall be made available for a period of 3 years after a piece of equipment is discontinued. Common Spare Parts Description
Part Number
Quantity
Where Used:
Switch Blk/Grn 16A
ES0241
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NE1B and NE1 Series
Power Entry Module
EX0854
1
NE1B and NE1 Series
Thermostat
SA01171
1
NE1B and NE1 Series
Fuse 2.5A
EF0095
2
NE1-2.5 and NE1-4
Fuse 3A
EF0631
1
NE1-2.5 and NE1-4
Fuse 5A
EF0096
2
NE1-8 and NE1-9
Fuse 5A
EF0516
1
NE1-9
Fuse 6.3A
EF0094
2
NE1-14
Fuse 7A
EF0436
1
NE1-8 and NE1-14
Fuse 8A
EF0632
2
NE1-22 and NE1-28
Fuse 10A
EF0335
1
NE1-22 and NE1-28
Circuit Breaker 15A
EX0550
2
NE1-56
800W Matt Element
EE0859
1
All 8, 14 and 56L Baths
1500W Matt Element
EE0826
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NE1B-28, NE1-22 and 28
2500W Matt Element
EE0122
1
NE1B-18
250W Matt Element
EE0725
1
NE1-2.5
400W Matt Element
EE0562
1
NE1-4
PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTING These tests should be conducted by a qualified person.
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DO NOT PAT test the waterbath unless it contains water. DO NOT Flash Test!!
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ACCESSORIES FOR THE NE1B SERIES BOILING BATHS Stainless Steel Lids SL1-14H/SS Hinged Gabled Lid to suit 14 and 18 Litre Boiling Baths SL1-14 Gabled Lid to suit 14 and 18 Litre Boiling Baths SL1-22SS Gabled Lid to suit 28 Litre Boiling Baths SLR1-14 4 x 105mm Ringed Lid to suit 14 and 18 Litre Boiling Baths SLR2-14 6 x 83mm Ringed Lid to suit 14 and 18 Litre Boiling Baths SLR3-14 4 x 114.5mm Ringed Lid to suit 14 and 18 Litre Boiling Baths SLR1-22 6 x 105mm Ringed Lid to suit 28 Litre Boiling Baths SLR3-22 6 x 114.5mm Ringed Lid to suit 28 Litre Boiling Baths LD-14 Flat Lift Off Lid to suit 14 and 18 Litre Boiling Baths LD-22 Flat Lift Off Lid to suit 28 Litre Boiling Baths Stainless Steel Test Tube Racks Dimensions: 270 x 70 x 138mm Quantity Req: 14 and 18 Litre = 4 Racks, 28 Litre = 6 Racks 6870 26 Hole x 17mm Diameter 6871 16 Hole x 26mm Diameter 6872 36 Hole x 13mm Diameter 6873 18 Hole x 19mm Diameter/suitable for 1.5ml Microtubes 6875 50 Hole x 32mm Diameter/suitable for 50ml Falcon Tubes Dimensions: 260 x 290 x 170mm 6900 12 Hole x 32mm Diameter Stainless Steel Wire Baskets BSK-14 To suit 14 and 18 Litre Boiling Baths BSK-28 To suit 28 Litre Boiling Baths Raise and Lower Sterilizing Tray ST-1 To suit 18 Litre Boiling Bath SA01409 Guide rail assemblies for ST-1 Polypropylene Spheres BP0368 Pack of 200 Thermometer TC-1 Thermometer Clip complete with Spirit Filled Bent Stem Thermometer
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ACCESSORIES FOR THE NE1 SERIES UNSTIRRED AND SHALLOW BATHS GRP Lids GL1-4 GL1-8 GL1-14 GL1-22
Hinged Gable Lid to suit 2 and 4 Litre Unstirred Baths Hinged Gable Lid to suit 8 Litre Unstirred Baths Hinged Gable Lid to suit 5 and 14 Litre Unstirred Baths Hinged Gable Lid to suit 9, 22 and 28 Litre Unstirred Baths
GL1-4AF GL1-8AF GL1-14AF GL1-22AF
Lift Off Gable Lid to suit 2 and 4 Litre Unstirred Baths Lift Off Gable Lid to suit 8 Litre Unstirred Baths Lift Off Gable Lid to suit 5 and 14 Litre Unstirred Baths Lift Off Gable Lid to suit 9, 22 and 28 Litre Unstirred Baths
Stainless Steel Lids SL1-4 Gabled Lid to suit 2 and 4 Litre Unstirred Baths SL1-8 Gabled Lid to suit 8 Litre Unstirred Baths SL1-14 Gabled Lid to suit 5 and 14 Litre Unstirred Baths SL1-14H Hinged Gable Lid to suit 14 Litre Unstirred Baths SL1-22 Gabled Lid to suit 9, 22 and 28 Litre Unstirred Baths SL1-22H Hinged Gable Lid to suit 22 and 28 Litre Unstirred Baths SL1-56 Hinged Gable Lid to suit 56 Litre Unstirred Baths SLR1-14 4 x 105mm Ringed Lid to suit 14 and 18 Litre Unstirred Baths SLR2-14 6 x 83mm Ringed Lid to suit 14 and 18 Litre Unstirred Baths SLR3-14 4 x 114.5mm Ringed Lid to suit 14 and 18 Litre Unstirred Baths SLR1-22 6 x 105mm Ringed Lid to suit 28 Litre Unstirred Baths SLR3-22 6 x 114.5mm Ringed Lid to suit 28 Litre Unstirred Baths LD-14 Flat Lift Off Lid to suit 14 and 18 Litre Unstirred Baths LD-22 Flat Lift Off Lid to suit 28 Litre Unstirred Baths Stainless Steel Test Tube Racks Dimensions: 270 x 70 x 138mm Quantity Req: 2/4 Litre = 1 Rack, 8 Litre = 2 Racks, 5/14 Litre = 4 Racks, 9, 22 and 28 Litre = 6 Racks, 56 Litre = 12 Racks 6870 26 Hole x 17mm Diameter 6871 16 Hole x 26mm Diameter 6872 36 Hole x 13mm Diameter 6873 18 Hole x 19mm Diameter/suitable for 1.5ml Microtubes 6875 50 Hole x 32mm Diameter/suitable for 50ml Falcon Tubes Dimensions: 260 x 290 x 170mm 6900 12 Hole x 32mm Diameter
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Churchill Test Tube Racks C18-4 28 Hole x 18m Diameter to suit 4 Litre Unstirred Baths C18-8 44 Hole x 18mm Diameter to suit 8 Litre Unstirred Baths C18-14 68 Hole x 18mm Diameter to suit 14 Litre Unstirred Baths C25-4 28 Hole x 25mm Diameter to suit 4 Litre Unstirred Baths C25-8 44 Hole x 25mm Diameter to suit 8 Litre Unstirred Baths C25-14 68 Hole x 25mm Diameter to suit 14 Litre Unstirred Baths Stainless Steel Wire Baskets BSK-4 To suit 2 and 4 Litre Unstirred Baths BSK-8 To suit 8 Litre Unstirred Baths BSK-14 To suit 5 and 14 Litre Unstirred Baths BSK-28 To suit 9, 22 and 28 Litre Unstirred Baths Polypropylene Spheres BP0368 Pack of 200 Thermometer TC-1 Thermometer Clip complete with Spirit Filled Bent Stem Thermometer
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EC Declaration of Conformity We herewith confirm the following product: NE1B Series Boiling Baths NE1 Series Unstirred Thermostatic Baths NE1 Series ShallowBaths™ Conforms with the requirements outlined by the following European Directives: Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EEC EMC Directive 2004/108/EEC Conforms with the requirements of the following standards: BS EN 61010:1 BS EN 61010:2.010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use BS EN 61326 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use - EMC requirements Designed and Manufactured in the UK by: Nickel Electro Limited Oldmixon Crescent Weston super Mare North Somerset BS24 9BL t 01934 626691 f 01934 630300 w www.cliftonfoodrange.co.uk e [email protected] NE1B BOILING - NE1 THERMOSTATIC AND SHALLOW FORM UNSTIRRED BATHS CLIFTON RANGE® - 3 YEAR WARRANTY
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FINAL INSPECTION AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY TEST REPORT BX0842 Issue 18 : March 2014