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DIGITAL WATER BATH

UTEST UTGE-4000/05.10.50.55.60

DIGITAL WATER BATH

with COOLER

USER MANUAL

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NO INDEX PAGE
1 INTRODUCTION 3

2 WARNINGS - SAFETY DEVICES 4

3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 5

4 OPERATION 5

5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6

6 MAINTENANCE 6

7 CUSTOMER SUPPORT - WARRANTY 7

8 NOTES 8

NOTE: In order to increase product quality, machine technical specifications may be changed without telling beforehand.
The photos in the user manual are representative photos. So, they may not be as completely same as with your machine.

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1. INTRODUCTION

The following symbols are used in this manual

This symbol recalls attention warning or procedure which assures operator safety or good functioning of apparatus.

This symbol recalls attention useful information about test procedure and about easy use of the machine and suggestions.

It is important to install device correctly, to maintain it regularly and to use as described manner.
The guarantee period of the machine you have bought is 1 year and the product end-of-life is 10 years. Product
end-of-life is the time in which all parts of the machine has to be kept in the stock of the company.
Specifications and appearances are subject to change without prior notice.

PS: Do not use the machine without reading this instruction manual. This manual will help you to use
the machine easily and safely. Specific test procedures are not mentioned in this instruction manual.
It is recommended to read related standards for further information.

This machine is manufactured without damaging the environment.

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2. WARNINGS - SAFETY DEVICES

Please read and follow the procedure below. There may be injuries, performance decrease of the machine or
physical damage. In such a case, every guarantee and reliability undertakings will be invalid.

WARNINGS

 The machine is designed such that it must be used in the laboratory conditions. Do not set it in a dusty, humid or
hot medium.
 Set the machine correctly, use it as described manner and do maintenance regularly.
 Contact with the technical service department in case the power cable or electrical cable is broken down.
 Some problems may cause due to electrical equipment of the building. So the machine must be set into an
electrically suitable medium. It is very important to ground the machine and that the earth of the electrical supply is
in good condition. In the case of inefficient and non-existent earth, there is a potential danger to operator, machine
and the working performance of the Control Unit.
 Do not change electric circuit of the machine.
 While the power cable is plugged into the mains or while the machine is running, do not remove any parts of the
machine.
 Only qualified person should perform the related repairs.
 Do not change the calibration settings of the machine.
 If the instructions given in troubleshooting cannot help to solve your problem, plug out the power cable and call
UTEST technical service.
 Keep this manual for future reference
 Do not forget other general warning rules which are not given in this manual.

PS: The warnings are dedicated for all related UTEST Machine Park. Therefore, some of them may not
be applicable to this particular device.

SAFETY DEVICES:

 Thermostat

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3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

UTGE 40xx Series Water Baths are used in various material testing analyses. 15, 24 and 48 LT tank capacity
models are available and can be ordered with or without cooler units. Some standards require conditioning
temperatures from 25 to 60 °C. For example water bath are used for asphalt (marshall, bitumen testing), cement
(curing on conditioning) applications.

Internal surfaces are polished stainless steel with a sheet steel insulated outercase. The cooler unit is located
under the water bath. Complete with recirculating unit for temperature uniformity. The EN 12697-23 covering the
determination of the strength of bituminous mixtures, prescribe a water conditioning temperature of 5°C or from
5 to 25°C which are obtainable with a cooling system.

4. OPERATION

1. Place the shelf into the bath. While placing it, pay attention to the temperature probe which lies at the
bottom of the machine.
2. Place the test samples in the bath.
3. Fill the bath until the specimens are immersed. The water must be at least 8 cm from the bottom of the
machine
4. It is suggested to use pure water for better performance.
5. While filling water, pay attention not to make wet the digital unit by pouring water.
6. Use power plugs on earthed lines.
7. The apparatus is now ready to operate.

PS: Do not switch on power of the bath without water! It could cause damage to the machine!

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8. Make the power switch ON. Check whether the power led of display is on, and circulation pump is
running.
9. By pressing to the leftmost button, by using up and down buttons, set the temperature to test
temperature.
10. Use insulating materials, while placing samples, if the machine is ON, for avoiding electric shock.
11. The device is calibrated at the factory. For calibration procedure, refer to the document of LAE display
provided with the bath or it can be obtained from the supplier.

5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

6. MAINTENANCE
As with all electrical equipment, this unit must be used correctly and maintenance and inspections must be
performed at regular intervals. Such precautions will guarantee the safe and efficient function of the
equipment. Periodic maintenance consists of inspections made directly by the test operator and/or by the
authorized service personnel. Maintenance to the equipment is responsibility of the purchaser and must be
performed as stated by this chapter. Failing to perform the recommended maintenance actions or
maintenance performed by unauthorized people can void the warranty. The fuse of the display is on the
front side. For emptying the device, the tap can be used which is located on the side.

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7. CUSTOMER SUPPORT-WARRANTY

UTEST technical services group is available for your technical questions. The technical service engineers
are well-trained and experienced on UTEST material testing equipment and should be able to answer your
questions.

It is recommended to reread the related test standard such as EN, ASTM etc. if your questions are related
with test procedures.

The guarantee period of the machine is 1 year and the product end-of-life is 10 years. Product end-of-life is
the time in which all parts of the machine has to be kept in the stock of the company. Also the pictures used in
this user manual are just for showing purpose. So that they may not be completely the identical to your
apparatus.

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8. NOTES

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