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Kit Installation

2-10 February 2016 | 256574-ENG

R01

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Description

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J 2

Lamp

Canopy

Support

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Lamp

Canopy

L 1

Unifloor

Cassette

M

16

Wire Shelf Support Bracket

N 4

Wire

Shelf

2.3.2 PG Kit Installation

Open the chamber door, remove the kit package, and inspect the chamber and kit parts. Contact
Conviron immediately is any damage is found, or if any parts are missing.

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Summary of Contents for ADAPTIS A1000

Page 1: ...A1000 INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE MANUAL 256574 ENG R01 ...

Page 2: ...itoba Canada R3H 0R9 www conviron com February 2016 EU declaration of conformity available upon request Printed in Canada 2016 Controlled Environments Limited Conviron is a registered trademark of Controlled Environments Limited All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Information is subject to change without written notice ...

Page 3: ...s and graphics to operate the chamber without issue However given that each installation may have unique requirements additional information or assistance from Conviron may be required This equipment is only to be used by authorized personnel that is personnel who have been trained in the proper use of the equipment and who have read this manual Functional Description The A1000 reach in growth cha...

Page 4: ...ventions Wherever possible textual descriptions are accompanied by photographs or line drawings of the A1000 to assist the reader in understanding the material Frequent reference is made to left and right sides throughout this manual Left is considered to be the left hand side while facing the equipment Call outs and red circles are used on many of the line drawings to highlight important assembly...

Page 5: ...d correct the problem If the problem persists and or you require additional assistance please collect the following information prior to contacting Conviron The serial number of the chamber located on the rating plate The software version of the controller Instructions for obtaining the software version of your controller are provided in the controller operator manual A description of the problem ...

Page 6: ... Wall Plenum 2 5 2 2 2 3 Installing the Air Shelves 2 6 2 2 2 4 Installing the Lamp Support Canopies 2 7 2 2 2 5 Installing the Wire Shelf Supports 2 8 2 3 Plant Growth PG Kit 2 9 2 3 1 PG Kit Parts List 2 9 2 3 2 PG Kit Installation 2 10 2 3 2 1 Installing the Canopy Filter and Fans 2 11 2 3 2 2 Connecting the Canopy Fans to the Control System 2 13 2 3 2 3 Installing the Back Wall Plenum Support ...

Page 7: ...mp Canopies 2 29 2 5 2 3 Installing the Wire Shelves 2 31 3 CHAMBER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 1 3 1 Chamber Placement 3 1 3 1 1 Chamber Clearance 3 1 3 1 2 Power Supply 3 1 3 1 3 Water Supply 3 2 3 1 4 Condensate Drain 3 2 4 CHAMBER INSTALLATION 4 1 4 1 Connecting the Chamber 4 1 4 2 Leveling the Chamber 4 2 4 3 Installing the Drip Pan 4 2 5 CHAMBER START UP AND OPERATION 5 1 5 1 Start up 5 1 5 ...

Page 8: ...vi February 2016 256574 ENG R01 7 3 Replacing Lamps 7 2 7 4 Ultrasonic Humidity System 7 2 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 8 1 Terms Definitions 8 3 8 2 Consumables 8 4 8 3 Disposal 8 4 ...

Page 9: ...ure 2 19 PG Lamp Canopy Plug Connection 2 17 Figure 2 20 PG Unifloor Screw Installation 2 18 Figure 2 21 PG Unifloor Installation 2 18 Figure 2 22 PG Wire Shelf Supports Detail 2 19 Figure 2 23 PG Kit Installed 2 19 Figure 2 24 IN Back Wall Plenum Bottom Support Installed 2 21 Figure 2 25 IN Back Wall Plenum Installed 2 22 Figure 2 26 IN Bottom Shelf Installed 2 23 Figure 2 27 IN Wire Shelf Suppor...

Page 10: ...gure 4 5 Chamber Levelers 4 2 Figure 4 6 Tighten the Locknut 4 2 Figure 5 1 Power ON 5 1 Figure 5 2 Damper Adjustment Lever 5 2 Figure 5 3 Water Connection 5 2 Figure 5 4 Fan Speed Control 5 3 LIST OF TABLES Table 1 1 Hazard Identification Symbols 1 1 Table 8 1 Terms and Definitions 8 3 ...

Page 11: ... 1 Hazard Identification Symbols Symbol Description The HAZARD WARNING symbol is used whenever a hazard exists which could cause personal injury or potential equipment damage and requires correct procedures practices for prevention The IMPORTANT INFORMATION symbol is used to identify operating procedures which must be followed to ensure smooth and efficient equipment operation The ELECTROSTATIC DI...

Page 12: ...machine compartment can cause the chamber to tip Conviron recommends a minimum of two people to move the chamber Ensure that the drain connections are secure BEFORE operation if the chamber is equipped with a separate coil dehumidifier Ensure that the chamber is raised off the casters leveled and secured to the floor BEFORE operating the unit Inspect all connections in the machine compartment BEFO...

Page 13: ...ery high temperatures DO NOT allow water to come into contact with electrical components while watering Water contacting live circuits presents an electrocution hazard Avoid direct contact with any broken fluorescent lamps Fluorescent lamps are extremely fragile and may emit harmful vapors when broken Follow all applicable local environmental regulations and guidelines for disposal of hazardous ma...

Page 14: ...Precautions 1 4 February 2016 256574 ENG R01 ...

Page 15: ...and installing the new A1000 chamber The A1000 chambers are generally shipped in two crates one for the chamber and another for the kit To avoid damage keep the chamber crated until it is ready for placement within the facility Before moving the chamber to its final location ensure there is enough clearance through doorways hallways and elevators and along the route to the installation site You ma...

Page 16: ...allet 5 Verify receipt of all components per the packing list Notify your Dealer or Conviron Sales member immediately of any missing components 6 Ensure all doors are locked before moving the chamber to the installation location Keep the caps on the unused lamp receptacles at all times A1000 chambers can operate at high temperature and humidity creating an electrocution hazard if the receptacle is...

Page 17: ...ptions the chamber may be delivered with the kit installed The kit is easy to install using only a Phillips screwdriver 2 2 1 TC Kit Parts List Item Qty Description Photo A 1 Back Wall Plenum Bottom Support B 1 Back Wall Plenum C 52 Screw M4 x 8mm Pan Head D 4 Air Shelf E 8 Air Shelf Support Clip F 8 Lamp Canopy Support G 4 Lamp Canopy H 16 Wire Shelf Support Bracket J 4 Wire Shelf ...

Page 18: ...qual pressure If this support is installed upside down the airflow will not reach the bottom air shelf If the support is installed too loosely the airflow will not be evenly distributed between the four shelves To install the back wall plenum bottom support Install the support Item A onto the back wall of the chamber with four 4 screws Item C Figure 2 2 and tighten the screws to full resistance Fi...

Page 19: ... back wall plenum Item B into the chamber 3 Position the plenum at a slight angle to clear the protruding lamp receptacles and the aspirator and push it into place against the chamber back wall 4 Engage the locating pins above the handle on the top of the plenum into the holes in the top of the chamber 5 Secure the plenum to the chamber with twelve 12 screws Item C Figure 2 3 a Install the eight 8...

Page 20: ...p Item E into the corresponding slot in the chamber wall and secure the clip to the shelf with two 2 screws Item C Figure 2 4 Repeat to install the clip on the other side of the shelf Tighten the screws to full resistance Figure 2 4 TC Air Shelf Support Clip Installed 3 Secure the air shelf Item D to the back wall plenum Item B with five 5 screws Item C Figure 2 5 4 Tighten the screws to full resi...

Page 21: ...ots The flat side has an oval hole in it to locate the canopy in position b Press lightly on the bottom side snapping it into the corresponding slot approximately 1 25 mm below the top one into the fourth set of slots Figure 2 6 TC Lamp Canopy Supports Detail 2 Install the lamp canopy Item G onto the supports and gently push it into the chamber Figure 2 6 Ensure the cable is on the right side of t...

Page 22: ... up by hooking the upper tab into the second slots b Squeeze the bottom of the support to insert the lower tab into the slot directly above the air shelf 2 Place the wire shelf Item J over the support brackets and ensure it sits between the chamber wall and the vertical tab Figure 2 7 3 Continue installing the remaining wire shelves The chamber is now ready to operate Read the startup Instructions...

Page 23: ...st Item Qty Description Photo A 1 Back Wall Plenum Bottom Support B 1 Back Wall Plenum C 24 Screw M4 x 8mm Pan Head D 8 Screw M3 x 40mm Pan Head E 2 Canopy Cooling Fan F 2 Cooling Fan Wiring Harness G 1 AC DC Converter H 2 Screw M3 x 16mm Pan Head Ensure at least 4 100mm of free space around the exterior side walls of the chamber to facilitate proper air circulation Inadequate air circulation and ...

Page 24: ...Canopy Support K 1 Lamp Canopy L 1 Unifloor Cassette M 16 Wire Shelf Support Bracket N 4 Wire Shelf 2 3 2 PG Kit Installation Open the chamber door remove the kit package and inspect the chamber and kit parts Contact Conviron immediately is any damage is found or if any parts are missing ...

Page 25: ...e since the lamps are cooled by ambient air and eases the heat load on the refrigeration system To Install the canopy filter 1 Remove the air inlet cover located in the left side wall and the insulated fans covers located in the right side wall Figure 2 9 Ensure these three cavities are empty and clean 2 Install the air filter into the air inlet using two 2 screws Item C a Ensure the filter mesh s...

Page 26: ... bushing above the fan Detail b Figure 2 12 and into the equipment compartment above the chamber for later connection to the power supply c Connect the wiring harness to the fan Detail c Figure 2 12 and ensure the connections snap together tightly Figure 2 11 PG Canopy Fan Pre installation Figure 2 12 PG Canopy Fans Installed Ensure the fan is installed in the correct orientation Arrows are molded...

Page 27: ...r and carefully remove the top cover from the chamber To connect the fans to the controller 1 Remove the clear cover from the AC DC converter Item G 2 Connect the fan wires ground and power wires Figure 2 13 3 Reinstall the clear cover onto the AC DC converter 4 Install the AC DC converter onto the right side wall using the two 2 screws Item H provided Figure 2 14 5 Reinstall the ground wire onto ...

Page 28: ...ck wall of the chamber with four 4 screws Item C circled in Figure 2 15 2 Install the screws through the rear plate of the support and ttighten these screws to full resistance Figure 2 15 PG Back Wall Plenum Bottom Support Installed The back wall plenum bottom support and the back wall plenum may be installed at the factory Note the position of the four 4 holes shown as dots in Figure 2 15 in the ...

Page 29: ...at a slight angle to clear the protruding lamp receptacles and the aspirator and push it into place against the chamber back wall 4 Engage the locating pins above the handle on the top of the plenum into the holes in the top of the chamber 5 Secure the plenum to the chamber with twelve 12 screws Item C Figure 2 16 a Install the eight 8 vertical screws loosely to hold the plenum in place b Gently p...

Page 30: ...le in it to locate the canopy in position b Press lightly on the bottom side snapping it into the corresponding slot approximately 1 25 mm below the top one 2 Carefully slide the canopy Item K onto the supports with the canopy plug located on the right hand side of the chamber Figure 2 17 PG Lamp Canopy Supports Figure 2 18 PG Lamp Canopy Installed Incorrect installation may result in user injury ...

Page 31: ...re 2 18 will slip into the center hole of the canopy support when the canopy is in the correct position 4 Remove the cap from the receptacle under the canopy support and connect the canopy plug to the receptacle on the wall Figure 2 19 Figure 2 19 PG Lamp Canopy Plug Connection Keep all unused receptacles capped to prevent an electric shock hazard Only the top receptacle is used with this kit ...

Page 32: ... upper edge above the opening of the cassette Item L before placing it into the chamber Panel A Figure 2 20 Leave a gap between the screw head and the cassette Panel B Figure 2 20 of approximately 1 8 3mm so the cassette can lock into the key holes Panel C Figure 2 20 in the back wall plenum 2 Carefully slide the Unifloor cassette Item L into the chamber with the opening facing the back wall plenu...

Page 33: ...lf supports Item M into the slots in the side wall by inserting the top part of the clip into the desired slot and press lightly on the bottom to snap it into position 2 Place the wire shelf with the lamp supports Item N over the clips Figure 2 22 The chamber is now ready to operate Read the startup instructions carefully before proceeding with the start up Figure 2 22 PG Wire Shelf Supports Detai...

Page 34: ...talled The kit is easy to install using only a Phillips screwdriver 2 4 1 IN Kit Parts List Item Qty Description Photo A 1 Back Wall Plenum Bottom Support B 1 Back Wall Plenum C 16 Screw M4 x 8mm Pan Head D 16 Wire Shelf Support Bracket E 4 Wire Shelf without lamp support F 1 Wire Shelf with lamp support G 4 Lamp Fixture H 8 Lamp Fixture Support ...

Page 35: ...num and into the chamber at equal pressure If this support is installed upside down the back wall plenum will not fit If the support is installed too loosely the airflow will not be evenly distributed through the back wall plenum To install the back wall plenum bottom support Install the support Item A onto the back wall of the chamber with four 4 screws Item C Figure 2 24 and tighten the screws t...

Page 36: ...nto the chamber 3 Position the plenum at a slight angle to clear the protruding lamp receptacles and the aspirator and push it into place against the chamber back wall 4 Engage the locating pins on the top of the plenum into the holes in the top of the chamber 5 Secure the plenum to the chamber with twelve 12 screws Item C Figure 2 25 a Install the eight 8 vertical screws loosely to hold the plenu...

Page 37: ...e wall by inserting the top part of the clip into the desired slot and press lightly on the bottom to snap it into position 2 Place the wire shelf without the lamp supports Item E over the clips Figure 2 27 3 Continue to install the rest of the shelf supports in each side wall at the desired height 4 Place the wire shelf with the lamp supports Item F over the clips Figure 2 26 IN Bottom Shelf Inst...

Page 38: ...ture Item G using two 2 screws Item C per support Figure 2 28 2 Continue to install the lamp supports onto the remaining fixtures 3 Install the lamp fixture by hanging it from the wire support below the shelf The lamp fixture can be hung at any point along the shelf with the fixture plug located on the right hand side 4 Remove the cap from the receptacle and connect the fixture plug into the recep...

Page 39: ...ure into the back fixture Figure 2 30 3 Remove the cap from the receptacle and connect the back fixture plug into the receptacle on the wall 4 Repeat with all the remaining fixtures The chamber is now ready to operate Read the startup instructions carefully before proceeding with the start up Figure 2 30 IN Multiple Lamp Fixture Installation Detail Figure 2 31 IN Kit Installed The fixtures without...

Page 40: ...be delivered with the kit installed The kit is easy to install using only a Phillips screwdriver 2 5 1 AR Kit Parts List Item Qty Description Photo A 1 Back Wall Plenum Bottom Support B 1 Back Wall Plenum C 16 Screw M4 x 8mm Pan Head D 2 Lamp Canopy Support E 2 Lamp Canopy F 8 Wire Shelf Support Bracket G 2 Wire Shelf ...

Page 41: ...stribute the airflow evenly To install the back wall plenum bottom support Install the support Item A onto the back wall of the chamber with four 4 screws Item C Figure 2 32 and tighten the screws to full resistance Figure 2 32 AR Back Wall Plenum Bottom Support Installed The back wall plenum bottom support and the back wall plenum may be installed at the factory Install the support with the large...

Page 42: ... B into the chamber 3 Position the plenum at a slight angle to clear the protruding lamp receptacles and the aspirator and push it into place against the chamber back wall 4 Engage the locating pins on the top of the plenum into the holes in the top of the chamber 5 Secure the plenum to the chamber with twelve 12 screws Item C Figure 2 32 a Install the eight 8 vertical screws loosely to hold the p...

Page 43: ...rowth height for the AR kit is 18 450mm The growth height is adjustable according to the requirements of the experiment Another option is to have different growth heights between the two tiers or to install a single canopy with one large growth height Figure 4 34 shows a chamber configured for the maximum growth height between canopies of 18 450mm Figure 2 34 AR Shelf Supports Installed for Maximu...

Page 44: ...sponding slot approximately 1 25 mm below the top one Figure 2 35 AR Lamp Canopy Installed 2 Carefully slide the canopy Item E onto the supports with the plug located on the right hand side of the chamber 3 Push the canopy towards the back of the chamber The screw heads on the bottom of each side of the canopy will slip into the center hole of the canopy support when the canopy is in the correct p...

Page 45: ...of the clip into the desired slot and press lightly on the bottom to snap it into position 2 Continue to install the rest of the shelf supports in each side wall at the desired height 3 Place the wire shelf with the lamp supports Item G over the clips Figure 2 36 4 Repeat for the remaining shelf The chamber is now ready to operate Read the startup Instructions carefully before proceeding with the ...

Page 46: ...Kit Installation 2 32 February 2016 256574 ENG R01 ...

Page 47: ...nit At least 2 50 mm must be left clear on each side of the A1000 when the PG Kit is installed Note if any kit other than the PG Kit is installed no side clearance is required 3 1 2 Power Supply All A1000 products are single phase and delivered to the market with one of two options 120VAC 1 60 Hz 2 wire plus ground 20 Amp overcurrent protection 230VAC 1 50Hz 2 wire plus ground 16 Amp overcurrent p...

Page 48: ...onductivity 2 0 to 0 2μSiemens 3 1 4 Condensate Drain A drain is provided underneath chamber located in the center The drain consists of tubing with p trap and includes a drip pan for collection of condensate This drain may be extended to a nearby floor drain as required Install the drip pan if the connection to a floor drain is not required It is important to use a water source with the quality s...

Page 49: ... North American market compression fitting for a purified water supply line connection to the humidifier Before connecting the chamber to building electrical service verify that the service matches the specified rating on the chamber serial plate Figure 4 2 located on the left hand side of the chamber The connections for the optional exhaust collar and the condensate pump are located in the top le...

Page 50: ... of the chamber clockwise until they are in firm contact with the floor 2 Adjust the levelers on the side walls until the gap between the caster and the floor is at least 1 8 3mm and no more than 1 4 6 mm as shown in Figure 4 5 3 It is important that the two front levelers are perfectly level side to side so the door closes easily An out of level condition on the front levelers can cause the door ...

Page 51: ... the building HVAC system or vented directly outside The optional LAN connection is in place and configured Once these checks are complete the A1000 is now ready to operate The main power switch is located on the left hand side of the unit above the door The switch is backlit and turns red when the power is ON Figure 5 1 In a few seconds the Controller will boot up The user now has to configure a ...

Page 52: ...located on the chamber roof Connect to a building central exhaust or fresh air supply Figure 5 2 Damper Adjustment Lever 5 2 3 Additive Humidity All A1000 reach in chambers offer added humidity as a standard feature The mist is generated using ultrasonic humidifiers capable of providing a fine mist without the need for high pressure systems that require maintenance A connection to a purified water...

Page 53: ...ontrol A1000 chambers are equipped with a fan speed control to work with the internal damper for fresh and exhaust air exchange Figure 5 4 The fan speed control is located on the right hand side of the unit above the door Turn the knob clockwise to increase the fan speed Figure 5 4 Fan Speed Control ...

Page 54: ...Chamber Start Up and Operation 5 4 February 2016 256574 ENG R01 ...

Page 55: ...ram range Still won t start Contact service or Conviron Chamber won t cool 1 Check that the ambient temperature is below 30 C 2 Ensure that the door is firmly closed 3 Ensure that the fresh air intake is closed 4 Ensure that the temperature sensor is in the correct position Still won t cool Contact service or Conviron Chamber won t heat 1 Check that the ambient temperature is above 20 C 2 Ensure t...

Page 56: ...re that the chamber is plugged into the wall outlet and that the main disconnect switch is ON 2 Ensure the lamp canopy is plugged into the chamber wall 3 Check and replace the dark bulb s 4 Check the light levels settings on the controller Still no lights Contact service or Conviron ...

Page 57: ...me purge the water tank located in the mechanical compartment To purge the water tank 1 SHUT THE CHAMBER OFF with the switch button located between the door and front support 1 Lift the top cover turn the breaker off and disconnect the ground wire at the back of the top cover 2 Carefully remove the top cover 3 Open the water reservoir lid 4 Clean the water tank 5 Ensure there is no water residue o...

Page 58: ... be replaced by rotating it turn in its socket and remove with care to avoid breaking it 4 Install the new lamp 5 Ensure it is locked in its socket by rotating it turn 6 Dispose unused lamps following the requirements in your area or contact your local authorities for procedures 7 4 Ultrasonic Humidity System When not in use the humidity box located inside the machine compartment must be drained a...

Page 59: ...30 506 230 286 130 Chamber Crated Weight lbs kg 790 360 Exterior Dimensions Height in mm 79 2005 Width in mm 41 1040 Depth in mm 32 5 825 Interior Dimensions Height in mm 52 5 1334 Width in mm 37 940 Depth in mm 25 635 Power Requirements 60Hz 120VAC 20A 1 50Hz 220V 240V 16A 1 Cooling Requirements Direct Expansion Air Cooled 40 F to 85 F 4 4 C to 29 4 C at 150 psi maximum with10 psi pressure differ...

Page 60: ...C 45 C Temp Tolerance 0 05 C Specifications A1000 PG Kit AR Kit TC Kit IN Kit Lighting of Light Canopies Fixtures 1 canopy 2 canopies 4 canopies 4 fixtures 1 per shelf Lamps per Canopy Fixture 14 6 4 2 per fixture Airflow Direction Uniform Upward Uniform Horizontal Uniform Vertical Uniform Horizontal Growth Envelope Shelves 1 adjustable 2 adjustable 4 adjustable 4 adjustable Total Growth Area ft2 ...

Page 61: ...r micro C Celsius Degrees A Amperes AC Air cooled condenser unit AR Arabidopsis CFC Chlorofluorocarbon ESD Electrostatic Discharge EU European Union GR Ground Hz Hertz ID Inside Diameter IN Incubator l hr Liter per hour lpm Liter per minute LT Low temperature mA milliAmperes mm millimeter OD Outside Diameter PG Plant growth for use with tall plants psi Pounds per square inch PVC Polyvinyl Chloride...

Page 62: ...tion Part No Fluorescent Lamps 39W T5 HO 840 Osram Sylvania 21W T5 840 227426 232760 USH Disc Humidifier replacement discs 236411 8 3 Disposal The A1000 plant growth chamber is made up of metal and plastic parts and electronic components in compliance to the European Union Directive 2002 96EC issued on January 27th 2003 Please contact Conviron or your Conviron distributor for proper handling and d...

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