EF600 Instruction Manual
Asymptote Ltd.
St John’s Innovation Centre, Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WS, UK
Tel: +44 1223 421161, Fax: +44 1223 421166, E-mail: [email protected]
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2.
Installing the Freezer Unit
2.1
Unpacking
Carefully unpack the Asymptote EF600 controlled rate freezer from its carton
and place upon a suitable bench. Only lift the freezer by placing hands
underneath the freezer; do not move the freezer by pressing on the casework.
Inspect the unit to ensure that no damage has occurred during transit. The
following items should be included in the carton:
EF600-00
:
a)
EF600 freezer unit and lid
b)
Instruction manual – on CD
c)
Power lead
EF600-01 and EF600-10:
a)
EF600 freezer unit
b)
Instruction manual – on CD
c)
Power lead
d)
Communications cable
e)
Laptop computer with data logging software for either EF600-01 or
EF600-10 installed
f)
CD back up of installed software
Optional extras, such as a cryopen nucleating tool and UPS, will have been
supplied with the EF600 freezer if ordered.
If the unit shows any sign of damage, or if any of the items listed above are
missing, please contact the supplier immediately.
2.2 Positioning the freezer
Ensure the freezer is positioned so that the vents at the side of the freezer unit
and the air outlet at the rear of the freezer unit are not blocked. Leave a
clearance of at least 200 mm.
2.3
Electrical connection
For normal connection to the mains, plug the power lead into the rear of the
freezer unit and connect to an appropriate single-phase mains supply. If an
UPS is being used please refer to Appendix 3. If operating as a portable unit
please read Appendix 5 before using the freezer.
2.4
Switching the freezer on
