Thermoline Scientific
Laboratory Incubators
TELR 130/145/200/440/740 and TLR 520/750/950/1150 with Dixell XR70 Controller Instruction Manual Rev 1.5 April 2018
Instruction Manual
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LABORATORY REFRIGERATOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR MODELS: TELR 130/145/200/440/740 TLR 520/750/950/1150 Fitted with Dixell XR70 Controller
REVISION 19/4/2018 (1.5) Copyright 2018 Thermoline Scientific Equipment Pty Ltd
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PRE USE CHECKLIST Read this manual All packaging removed Ensure correct ventilation distances (Refer to Page 5) Unit on level ground Appliance Tested/Tagged as per site guidelines BMS Connected (if fitted) Data logger placed in cabinet (if being used) Unit powered on and doors not opened for at least 8 hours.
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a Laboratory Refrigerator from 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 and it’s contents, 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.
List of Contents
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INTRODUCTION
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LIST OF CONTENTS
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UNPACKING
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USE AND FUNCTION
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LOCATION & INSTALLATION • Location: • Level: • Castors: • Mains connection:
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OPERATION: • Temperature control: • Loading: • Connection of alarms • Maximum and minimum temperature logging: • Calibration • Optional Chart Recorder. • Optional Low Temperature Protective Cut-out.
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CLEANING & MAINTAINANCE
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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SERVICING
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SPARE PARTS REFRIGERANT CHARGES
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WIRING DIAGRAMS
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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 and shelf support clips include std quantities. • 1 x 3-pin plug for connection of alarms to remote Building Monitoring System (BMS). • Door keys. • Chart recorder keys and paper. (Only if optional chart recorder is supplied).
USE & FUNCTION The Thermoline range of Laboratory refrigerators are designed to store temperature sensitive products within an adjustable temperature range. This product is identified by a label on the front of the unit as shown below:
Laboratory Refrigerator This products’ intended use is for the storage of temperature sensitive products. It CANNOT be used as a pharmacy or vaccine refrigerator. All TELR/TLR Refrigerators have loading requirements. When loading, product should be evenly distributed throughout the refrigerator. It is important to leave 1/3 of each shelf level free (3cm front, side, rear and between products) this allows air to flow evenly throughout the cabinet and maintain temperature accuracy in the refrigerators workspace. The digital temperature control monitors product temperature, and includes a temperature logging feature that allows the operator to determine the maximum and minimum temperatures reached during daily operation. When correctly maintained, the refrigerator has an expected lifespan in excess of 5 years. Regular maintenance and checks by a licensed refrigeration technician will help extend the life of the unit. The display also incorporates the HI/LO temperature alarms emitting both visual and audible signals, which can also activate a building monitoring system (BMS), via a connection socket on the cabinet. High temperature alarm set at 1ºC above setpoint. Low temperature alarm set at 1º C below setpoint. Operating temperature set between +4 & +10º C. These cabinets will operate from a standard 10 amp, 240 volt, 50Hz, general purpose outlet (power point). Cooling is by means of a hermitically sealed refrigeration unit using environmentally friendly refrigerant. Fan forced air circulation internally ensures that even temperature conditions are obtained on all shelf levels. The controller monitors the temperature inside of the workspace. The control sensor is located in a bottle that simulates product, this give a more accurate reading of the temperature inside of the workspace.
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LOCATION & INSTALLATION
All refrigerated equipment generates heat as part of the normal operation. It is vital for correct performance and reliability that adequate ventilation is provided to allow this heat to dissipate.
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Any refrigerated equipment that is operated in a small unventilated area, especially in warm weather, can cause the compressor to overheat and may result in premature failure. NOTE: Failure to observe ventilation guidelines will void the manufacturer’s warranty! All TELR/TLR Refrigerators require ventilation around them. 100mm (10cm) on each side and the back is required. See diagrams below showing correct placement and ventilation distances.
TELR 130, 145
TLR 520, 750, 950, 1150
TELR 200, 440, 740
Do not store items on top of the fridge as this will also affect ventilation! Level: The cabinet should be standing on level ground to ensure correct operation of the self-closing door, and proper draining of condensate from the evaporator (internal cooling surface). Castors: Where lockable castors are fitted they must be locked to prevent accidental cabinet movement. This can be achieved by pressing the lock-down tab with your foot. Ensure that both castors are locked. Mains connection: This cabinet is suitable for connection to a standard 10Amp, 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.
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OPERATION 1: Locate the cabinet as previously described, and plug the mains lead into the power supply but do not turn the power on just yet. 2: The cabinet is supplied with the shelves fixed in place. Adjust the shelf positions to suit your storage needs by moving the support clips provided. 3: Turn on the power and the circulating fan inside the cabinet will start immediately. You should also be able to turn on the internal light using the “light” switch on the front panel. 4: After a short warm-up period, the temperature control will display the temperature inside the refrigerator. The refrigeration compressor will start after a few minutes. 5. Allow the cabinet to reach operating temperature and to operate for at least 8 hours prior to loading stock.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Information/set point button. Hold for 5 seconds to change setpoint. Mute Alarm
Decrease button – To view the minimum recorded temperature. To lower setpoint. Mute Alarm
To Change the setpoint - Press and hold Then to save press the
Increase button – To view the maximum recorded temperature. To increase setpoint. Mute Alarm
for 5 seconds. Then press the
Exit/Mute Alarm.
or
to the desired setpoint.
button.
The temperature control has been factory set to operate between +4ºC & +10°C, and the instrument has been calibrated to provide a consistant temperature throughout the workspace. The alarms are set to operate @ 1ºC below setpoint for low alarm, and 1ºC above setpoint for high alarm. Any button can be pressed to mute the alarm. Once muted the alarm will NOT resound. During an Alarm Condition the display will show the following: Message
Cause
Explaination / Action
P1
Probe 1 Failure
Call Service
P2
Probe 2 Failure
Call Service
P4
Probe 4 Failure
Call Service
HA
High Alarm - Product Temperature
Probe in bottle is 1°c above setpoint
LA
Low Alarm - Product Temperature
Probe in bottle is 1°c below setpoint
DA
Door Open Alarm
Door not closed securely
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CONNECTION OF ALARMS As previously mentioned, this cabinet is fitted with a 3-pin socket on the cabinet to allow for connection to a building monitoring system (BMS), or to a phone dialer. A plug is also supplied separately to connect the socket to your wiring. The alarm contacts have no voltage present, but we recommend that the wiring is connected by a suitably qualified technician (electrician or similar). An alarm can be triggered by one of the following conditions: • Loss of power. • High temperature inside the refrigerator (1ºC above setpoint). • Low temperature inside the refrigerator (1ºC below sepoint). *Normally Closed Will open loop upon alarm situation (No 1) *This is the optimum option as any break in the loop is detected.
Normally Open Will close loop upon alarm situation (No 2)
Common At least one wire is connected to this pin (No 3)
LOADING All forced draught refrigerators such as this one requires constant air flow throughout the cabinet to maintain the desired temperature. Correct loading of the shelves must be considered for efficient refrigeration performance. • Never block off air vents in the rear panel if fitted. • Allow air space around the product on each shelf. • Distribute the load evenly over all of the shelves rather than stacking everything on one shelf. • Whenever possible the load should be chilled prior to loading to reduce the effect on the temperature inside the refrigerator. If this is not possible then load the product a little at a time.
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• All TELR/TLR Refrigerators have loading requirements. When loading, product should be evenly distributed throughout the refrigerator. It is important to leave 10% of each shelf level free (3cm front, side, rear and between products) this allows air to flow evenly throughout the cabinet and maintain temperature accuracy in the refrigerators workspace.
CALIBRATION Calibration of the unit ensures correct product temperature and optimal refrigerator perfrormance. Calibration should be done by a trained technician. Press and hold
+
the following parameters will be available
Ot - Sensor Offset in Bottle OE - Return Air Sensor Offset O4 - Low Temp Alarm Sensor Offset dP1 - Current Temperature of the Bottle Sensor dP2 - Current Return Air Temp
Calibration is normally performed at 5°C. This procedure is a standard procedure used by Thermoline Scientific. The aim when calibrating a Thermoline Laboratory Refrigerator is to have the Bottle at 5°c. This is acheived by placing a reference sensor in the bottle or in a bottle adjacent to the units bottle and noting the indicated temperature. The OE parameter is then adjusted to increase or decrease the air temperature until the reference sensor reads 5°c. Once the reference sensor has an average temperature of 5°c adjustments to Ot are made so that dP1 (Display Temperature) equals 5°c. Copyright 2018 Thermoline Scientific Equipment Pty Ltd
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TEMPERATURE LOGGING The digital temperature control has a feature that allows the operator to log or record the maximum and minimum temperatures attained by the cabinet over a period of time. These logged temperatures can be reset on a daily basis by simply pressing the buttons on the face of the instrument as follows: i) ii) iii) iv)
Press and release the “UP” button until ‘Hi’ appears. This is ‘MAX’ temp logged. Press and hold the “SET” button until RST appears the maximum logged temperature will then be reset. Press and hold the “DOWN” button until ‘Lo’ appears. This is ‘MIN’ temp logged. Press and hold the “SET” button until RST appears the maximum logged temperature will then be reset.
OPTIONAL CHART RECORDER (IF FITTED) A circular chart recorder can be factory fitted as an optional extra. The recorder has a seven day chart with a battery back-up that will keep the chart running for at least twenty four hours in case of a power failure. To set the time: • Unlock the recorder door using the key supplied. • Raise the nib off the chart paper by pushing the lever at the top right corner. • With the pen nib lifted off the paper, insert a coin into the slot in the centre of the spindle, and turn it ANTICLOCKWISE ONLY! • Note: It is easier to set the time when the refrigerator is at the set temperature, this will enable you to determine the time more accurately. • Carefully remove the pen nib cover by gently turning it as you pull it off the nib. • Lower the nib onto the chart and close the clear lid with the key provided.
To replace the chart paper (weekly): • Raise the nib off the paper by pushing the lever at the top right corner. • Replace the chart paper by simply pulling the edges of the chart out from under the three locating tabs. • Place the new chart over the slot in the spindle taking care not to tear the chart as you do it, and fit the outer edges of the chart back under the locating tabs to keep it in place. • Lower the nib onto the chart and close the door using the key provided.
OPTIONAL LOW TEMPERATURE PROTECTIVE CUT-OUT (LTPC) (IF FITTED) Low Temperature Protective Cut-out: As an added safety feature the refrigerator can be factory fitted with a low temperature protective cut-out, which is factory set and not adjustable, to stop the temperature inside the refrigerator from falling below 0ºC. This is particularly important in the storage of vaccines which can be destroyed if frozen. The cut-out operates independently from the temperature control and turns off the compressor at +1 to +2ºC. In this way, should the controls fail in a “cooling” condition; the product will be protected against freezing. For testing and calibration of the LTPC contact your service technician. Copyright 2018 Thermoline Scientific Equipment Pty Ltd
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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE General cleaning: The interior, exterior, and door gasket can be cleaned as often as required using a soft cloth and soapy water. Never use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads as these will scratch the surface and may result in corrosion. Never use caustic type cleaning agents.
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All cabinets have electrical components such as the temperature control, internal light, refrigeration condensing unit. These items should not be subjected to any levels of moisture. For example, do not use a hose to wash down the refrigerator. Evidence of moisture entry into any electrical device will void the manufacturer’s warranty!
Maintenance: Apart from normal levels of cleanliness, it is important that the refrigeration condenser is kept clean and free from dust. Failure to keep the condenser clean could lead to higher temperatures inside the cabinet, higher running costs, and often a failure of the compressor. A clean condenser is a critical factor in keeping the refrigerator operating correctly. The condenser should be cleaned at least every 6 months, in some dusty locations this may need to be more frequent. By monitoring the amount “clogging” due to dust, the frequency of cleaning can be adjusted to keep it clean. Manufacturer’s warranty does not cover the failure of the compressor due to a blocked condenser. Procedure for cleaning the condenser: • The condenser is located in different areas depending on the model. The TELR-145 condenser is located on the rear of the unit as seen in the first image below. TELR 200, 440 & 740 have a cover at the base of the cabinet which can be removed to access the condenser for cleaning. The cover unclips from the bottom and has two locating pins at the top to secure it in place. The TLR range have the condenser located at the top of the cabinet behind the front panel. To remove this panel, push upward and pull it away from the cabinet.
TELR 145
TLR 520, 750, 950, 1150
TELR 200, 440, 740
• Turn off the power at the power point before cleaning the condenser! • Using a stiff paint brush, carefully remove dust and dirt build-up from the condenser, ensuring that dust is not pushed back into the condenser fins. The use of a vacuum cleaner will help in cleaning up the dislodged material.
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• The condenser fins may be sharp, take care to avoid personal injury by not directly contacting them with your hands! • The fin material is thin and can be easily bent, take care not to flatten the fins as this may affect the efficiency of the condenser.
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
ACTION
Cabinet not working:
Loss of power.
Check that the mains lead is plugged in.
No display. Check that the power point is working.
No fans or refrigeration Condenser blocked.
Clean condenser.
Poor ventilation around cabinet.
Refer to section on location & installation.
Refrigeration fault.
Call service engineer.
Evaporator iced up.
Door not closed properly.
Temperature set too high.
Check for overloading.
Offset Incorrect.
Call service engineer.
Temperature set too low.
Set temperature correctly.
Refrigeration control fault.
Call service engineer.
Offset Incorrect.
Call service engineer.
Temperature display indicates “P1”,”P2” or “P3” alarm.
Faulty temperature sensor.
Call service engineer.
Water on door or inside of cabinet.
High Humidity
Reduce ambient humidity
Door Left open
Ensure door closes (check for obstructions preventing the door from closing and cabinet is level)
Door gasket split or damaged
Call service engineer.
Cabinet temperature too high.
Cabinet temperature too low.
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SERVICING General Servicing: General inspection of the refrigerator should be made at regular periodic intervals depending on a range of factors. Generally every 6 months the following tasks should be performed: - Inspect and clean condenser - Check door gasket for damage including splits, tears or areas where it isn’t sealing to the refrigerator frame when the door is closed. - The door self closes when opened to a 90° angle
Apart from normal levels of cleanliness, it is important that the refrigeration condenser is kept clean and free from dust. Failure to keep the condenser clean could lead to higher temperatures inside the cabinet, higher running costs, and often a failure of the compressor. A clean condenser is a critical factor in keeping the refrigerator operating correctly. The condenser should be cleaned at least every 6 months, in some dusty locations this may need to be more frequent. By monitoring the amount “clogging” due to dust, the frequency of cleaning can be adjusted to keep it clean. Manufacturer’s warranty does not cover the failure of the compressor due to a blocked condenser.
SPARE PARTS LISTING
TELR 145
TELR 200
TELR 440
TELR 740
TLR 520
TLR 750
TLR 950
TLR 1150
EVAPORATORS
145-EV
200-EV
440-EV
740-EV
520-EV
750-EV
950-EV
1150-EV
EVAPORATORS FAN MOTORS
145-EVF
200-EVF
440-EVF
740-EVF
520-EVF
750-EVF 950-EVF
1150-EVF
CONDENSER FAN MOTORS
145-CF
200-CF
440-CF
740-CF
520-CF
750-CF
950-CF
1150-CF
CONDENSING UNITS
145-CU
200-CU
440-CU
740-CU
520-CU
750-CU
950-CU
1150-CU
CONTROLLERS
DX-PR
DX-PR
DX-PR
DX-PR
DX-PR
DX-PR
DX-PR
DX-PR
DOOR GASKETS
145-DG
200-DG
440-DG
740-DG
520-DG
750-DG
950-DG
1150-DG
All spare part orders will require a valid cabinet serial number.
REFRIGERANT CHARGES
134a
TELR 145
TELR 200
TELR 440
TELR 740
TLR 520
TLR 750
TLR 950
TLR 1150
120gm
280gm
360gm
360gm
420gm
420gm
550gm
550gm
All above weights are indicative and charging by weight until sweating on the suction line 200mm before entry back to the compressor is a proven way to ensure the optimal refrigerant charge is performed.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS
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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. • 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.
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, please fill in the online warranty claim form. All warranty claims must be in writing for us to document in our quality management system. Head Office Phone (02) 9604 3911 Head Office Fax (02) 9725 1706 Email [email protected] Web www.thermoline.com.au Copyright 2018 Thermoline Scientific Equipment Pty Ltd