Model TEI-13G, TEI-43G, TEI-70G TEL-100G Thermoline Incubators with Omron Controller Operating Instructions Jan 2016

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INTRODUCTION: Thank you for selecting this equipment from the large range of products manufactured in Australia by Thermoline Scientific. This manual covers the operation, cleaning, & maintenance instructions for this equipment. Incorrect operation or use can cause harm or damage to the equipment, therefore it is very important that you read, understand, and implement the instructions, to ensure reliable operation. Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

INTRODUCTION: UNPACKING: USE & FUNCTION: LOCATION & INSTALLATION: LOCATION. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION: CONTROL PANEL: OPERATION: SENSOR CORRECTION: MAINTENANCE: CARING FOR STAINLESS STEEL. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. PRODUCT WARRANTY:

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UNPACKING: Remove the equipment from the packing material and check for damage. Notify the detail of any damage to your supplier or to Thermoline Scientific without delay. Retain the packing materials until the equipment has been thoroughly tested. Inventory: • Shelves: TEI-G = 2 shelves, TEI-43G = 4 shelves, TEI-70G = 5 shelves, TEI-100G = 6 shelves • Operating Instructions. • Electrical mains cable. USE & FUNCTION: The Thermoline range of Economy Incubators are designed and manufactured in Australia to provide a reliable controlled temperature environment .They are economical and very easy to use making them an ideal choice for all non critical samples requiring incubation, with a temperature range up to 60ºC. Features: • Four sizes ranging from 13 litres to 100 litres, all with gravity convection. For more critical applications Thermoline also have a range of fan forced premium models. • Stainless steel liners (easy clean surface & non corrosive). • Fibreglass insulation for efficiency. • Digital temperature control with over temperature alarm. • Electronically controlled heating element pads. 26-1-16

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Monitoring port hole. Removable chrome plate shelves. Insulated solid door closing on a magnetic gasket. Optional clear inner viewing door. Optional glass view window installed in the access door.

LOCATION & INSTALLATION: LOCATION: Place the equipment in a well-ventilated area on a firm level surface, in a location that has a stable ambient temperature. Allow sufficient room for the door to open fully. 1. These incubators are not suitable for use with flammable solvents! They are fitted with components that may be a source of ignition. 2. The incubators are not suitable for stacking! 3. The range of equipment described here are not to be used in conjunction with large quantities of water. The introduction of water and the resultant vapour could result in premature component failure. ELECTRICAL: This cabinet is suitable for connection to a standard 240 volt, 50Hz, supply. A dedicated outlet should be used for the supply, do not use power boards or the like. A 3-pin moulded plug is fitted as standard to the mains lead. A removable power lead plugs into the IEC socket at the rear of the incubator. SPECIFICATIONS: Electrical: 240 volts, 50 HZ. Temperature Range: Ambient plus 5ºC to 60ºC. Temperature Control Accuracy: +/- 0.25ºC PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The range of incubators is designed to be lightweight and portable. They are all suitable for bench top mounting. The case is insulated to minimise heat loss. The outer door which is also insulated closes on a magnetic gasket. Each shelf position has a removable chrome plated open wire shelf. The desired operating temperature is set at the temperature controller. Heater pads are attached to the outside of the incubator walls to provide even temperature distribution. Air movement is gravity convection for all models. The temperature sensor provides an accurate measure of the temperature inside the incubator. The output of the temperature control switches the heater pads by means of a solid state relay for reliability.

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CONTROL PANEL:

Page button: Used to view calibration offset parameter. Scroll button: Not used by the operator. Side arrow: Used to move the cursor when changing temperature. Down arrow: Used to decrease parameter setting. Up arrow: Used to increase parameter setting.

OPERATION: 1. Locate the incubator as previously described in “Location”, plug the mains lead into the IEC socket at the back of the case and into the power supply. Turn on the power point. 2. Turn on the main switch on the control panel. The switch is illuminated so you will know when it is on. The temperature will go through a short warm up period where all segments of the display will be on, before indicating the set temperature (SV) on the lower display and incubator temperature (PV) on the top display. 3. The Omron E5CC is a microprocessor based instrument that has been factory configured for range, sensor type, and engineering parameters for optimum control. Limited access to the control parameters is available. The operator can alter the temperature set point and has access to a parameter used for calibration purposes. 26-1-16

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4. TO CHANGE THE SET TEMPERATURE:

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Use the be changed.

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Use the or arrows to change the temperature. When the desired temperature is set leave for a few seconds and the digits will stop flashing to confirm entry.

button to move the cursor, the digit will flash indicating that it can

5. OVER TEMP ALARM: The temperature control has been configured with automatic over temperature alarm. In case of a malfunction the alarm will turn off all forms of heating when the incubator temperature is more than 2ºC above the set temperature. In this instance the controller will display ALM1. 6. DO NOT place any open water containers inside the incubator to increase humidity levels. The interior of the incubator is not sealed and moisture may penetrate the insulation layer which could lead to the heater pads failing.

SENSOR CORRECTION: There are a number of factors that will affect the accuracy of the temperature displayed in relation to the actual temperature inside the incubator, these include the following: • Product load inside the incubator (product should be distributed evenly across each shelf with space left for air flow between items). • Control temperature (at higher temperatures the heat loss from the incubator will be greater). • Location of the sensor (the temperature sensor can never be placed in the centre of the incubator because it could be damage). Because of the above factors there may be an error between the temperature displayed and the temperature measured at the middle of the incubator. For this reason the Omron temperature control has a parameter that can be used to correct the temperature displayed. This sensor correction parameter is displayed as

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In simple terms this parameter adds or subtracts a correction value to the displayed temperature to make it read the correct temperature. The calibration parameter can be accessed as follows:

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Prior to any calibration of the temperature display ensure that the equipment used to measure the incubator temperature has a current certificate of calibration to a traceable source, and that you are confident that it is accurate.

Press the page button to access the sensor correction parameter.

Use the up or down arrow to enter the sensor correction value.

Allow the digit to stop flashing and the screen will display the adjusted value.

In the example above the incubator temperature displayed (PV) is 37ºC. If a certified reference instrument measured 36ºC we would need to correct the temperature by -1.0ºC (note that the sensor correction parameter is accurate to 1 decimal place). MAINTENANCE The Thermoline Scientific incubators require no routine maintenance other than normal levels of cleanliness. The external surface powder coated steel and the inner surface and door stainless steel may be wiped clean using a damp, soft cloth. CARING FOR STAINLESS STEEL Stainless steel is under most conditions extremely resistant to corrosion. This is in part due to the addition of chromium and nickel to the steel and the formation of a durable chromium oxide at the surface during the manufacturing process. There are several chemicals which will attack the surface of stainless steel, plus the lack of oxygen at the surface will cause rusting, corrosion and pitting. Note: Deionised water is particularly corrosive, to minimise, maintain a Neutral pH (7-9). Always have in place a program of regular cleaning using a soft damp cloth with a mild solution of soap and water and allow to dry. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE If you require additional operational or technical information regarding this equipment please contact: Thermoline Scientific Customer Service Division Telephone: 61 2 9604 3911 Facsimile: 61 2 9725 1706 Email: [email protected] 26-1-16

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WARRANTY: Have the following information available when you contact the service department: • Model number and serial number. This is generally found on the exterior of the cabinet in the form of a stick-on label.

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• The company name, address, contact name, contact phone number. • A brief description of the problem. All warranty claims must be reported to, and agreed to by a Thermoline representative prior to any work being carried out.

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Standard 12 month Warranty Thermoline Scientific Equipment Pty Ltd ABN 80 000 859 129 (“Thermoline”) Thermoline warrants to the original purchaser that this product will perform to its product specification for a period of 12 months from date of purchase, provided that the installation of the product has been carried out in accordance with the latest version of the manufacturer's instructions and further provided that the use of the product complies with that specified in the relevant specification. Thermoline is not responsible for any loss or damage arising from incorrect usage, usage outside the suitability of the product as stipulated in the manufacturer's instruction, damage caused by accident, fire, flood, act of God or failure to properly install, operate or maintain the goods in accordance with the printed instructions provided. The following statement applies only to product sales that fall within the definition of a Consumer Sale set out in the Australian Consumer Law contained within the Competition and Consumer Act (Cth) 2012: ‘Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.’ Notwithstanding the preceding clause and to the extent permissible by law, the liability of Thermoline is limited, in relation to the warranted product and at the option of Thermoline to: • replacing the product or the supply of equivalent product; • the repair of the product; • the payment of the cost of replacing the product or of acquiring equivalent product; or • the payment of the cost of having the product repaired. To the extent permitted by law, all other warranties whether implied or otherwise, not set out in this Warranty are excluded and Thermoline is not liable in contract, tort (including, without limitation, negligence or breach of statutory duty) or otherwise to compensate the Purchaser for: • any increased costs or expenses; • calibration/certification services; • any loss of profit, revenue, business, contracts or anticipated savings; • any loss or expense resulting from a claim by a third party; or • any special, indirect or consequential loss or damage of any nature whatsoever caused by Thermoline’s failure in complying with its obligations or the purchaser’s failure due to accident damage, impact, misuse or negligence. The benefits given to the purchaser in this Warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies under a law in relation to the products or services to which this warranty applies. This warranty applies only to products purchased and installed in Australia and does not cover any consumable items e.g. filters, light globes, ultrasonic nebulizers. The warranty does not extend to labour and freight costs where the warranted product is located outside Australia. To make a warranty claim, contact Thermoline on 02 9604 3911 or [email protected].

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