ROXER Natator 125 User manual

Natator 125
ROXER SA Rue du collège 92 CH-2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds Tél. [phone] - Fax [phone]
Operating instructions
Version 1.2, 19 October 2009 - EN
Instruction
This document must be retained for future reference.
Attention
Before any use of the device, each user must have read the operating instructions
and must pay particular attention to the safety instructions.
Stand-alone water-resistance testing device

Operating instructions Natator 125 Table of contents
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Table of contents
1 General points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.1 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1.1 Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1.2 Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1.3 Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2.1 Conformity with standards and directives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2.2 Usage specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2.3 Limitation of liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 Procedure for requesting technical service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2.1 Definition of icons used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1.1 Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1.2 Attention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1.3 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1.4 Restriction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1.5 Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 Potential and residual risks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2.1 General points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2.2 Risks arising from pressurized elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2.3 Mechanical risks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.1 General points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 Technical specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3 General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.4 Operating principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
4.1 Parts supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.2 Usage environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.3 Before first use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3.1 Connection of the tube for purging the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3.2 Purge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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5 Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.1 Initial operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2 Increasing the pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.3 Reducing the pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.2 Replacement of the tank seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.3 Changing the water in the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7 Appendices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.1 Standards relating to the water-resistance of watches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.2 Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7.3 Installation drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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1 General points
1.1 Identification
1.1.1 Document
Name :.....Operating instructions
Subject :..................... Natator 125
Language :...................................EN
1.1.2 Device
Device name :..................... Natator 125
Device number :.......................................-
Year :................................2007
Manufacturer :..................... ROXER SA
1.1.3 Copyright
Reproduction of this document, either completely or in part is prohibited. No section may be
reproduced, in any form, whether processed, copied or distributed using electronic means, in
particular by photocopying, magnetic media and other recording modes, without prior written per-
mission from ROXER SA. All rights, in particular, production, distribution and translation rights as
well as any rights linked to intellectual property, are reserved. The same restrictions apply to any
software provided with ROXER SA machines.
Printed in Switzerland
Version history
Version Date Description Checked by
1.0 9 November 2007 First edition C.Paroz
1.1 7 March 2008 Tank capacity modified C.Paroz
1.2 19 October 2009 Tank modified C.Paroz
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1.2 General information
This document has been written based on information available at the time of its publication.
Nevertheless, ROXER SA accepts no responsibility in case of errors or omissions.
The reference version is written in the French language.
Information contained in the current manual is the property of ROXER SA; it has been provided
for internal use by operators and is not intended for any other use; its transmission to third parties
as well as its reproduction is forbidden.
1.2.1 Conformity with standards and directives
The “CE” marking indicates that this product conforms to all European requirements in respect of
safety, health, the environment and protection of the user.
$See the declaration of conformity on page 28.
1.2.2 Usage specifications
The indications given in these operating instructions must be observed, in particular the safety
instructions.
Use of the device implies obligatory adherence to the following usage specifications:
Instruction
Read and observe the operating instructions supplied with the device. Only persons who
have read and understood these instructions may use the device.
Warning
Access to protected elements requiring use of dismantling tools is only permitted to com-
petent specialists who have been designated by the manufacturer.
1.2.3 Limitation of liability
ROXER SA accepts no responsibility for damages or losses:
• Resulting from the specifications given in this document not having been observed;
• Resulting from modifications made to mechanical elements, control or safety circuits without
its agreement:
• Resulting from the use of the device without its protective equipment.

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1.3 Procedure for requesting technical service
For any requests for technical service:
A. Collect any information from the identification plate.
B. Clearly identify the suspected fault.
C. Contact Roxer:
ROXER SA
Rue du collège 92
CH-2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
Tél. [phone]
Fax [phone]

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2 Safety instructions
All protection and safety instructions given in this document, must be adhered to in order to avoid
injuries, material damage or pollution.
At the same time, any other legal regulations, accident prevention and environmental protection
measures, as well as any recognized technical regulations relating to appropriate and risk-free
methods of working which apply in the country and place of use of the machine must be adhered
to.
2.1 Definition of icons used
2.1.1 Danger
Used to designate an imminent dangerous situation which, if not avoided, could lead to death or
serious injury.
Danger
Danger text.
2.1.2 Attention
Used to designate a potentially dangerous situation which, if not avoided, could lead to non-seri-
ous injuries.
Attention
Attention text.
2.1.3 Warning
Used to designate a potentially dangerous situation which, if not avoided, could lead to material
damage.
Warning
Information text.
2.1.4 Restriction
Restriction
Restriction text.
2.1.5 Instruction
Instruction
Instruction text.

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2.2 Potential and residual risks
2.2.1 General points
Potential and residual risks may be encountered in the system and its attached elements.
2.2.2 Risks arising from pressurized elements
During its operation, the device is subject to a considerable internal pressure.
Attention
Do not try to open the lid (1) when the tank
is pressurized! Always completely reduce
the tank pressure before opening.
Attention
Do not press the purge push-button (2)
while the tank is pressurized!
Attention
Do not unscrew the tank purge connection
(3) while the tank is pressurized!
2.2.3 Mechanical risks
When closing the lid, there is a risk that your fingers can be pinched.
Attention, risk of pinching
Do not leave your fingers around the lid (1) when closing!
Figure 2-1
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