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GEN1000-GE

OPERATOR MANUAL

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Page 2: ...Berry Street Winnipeg Manitoba Canada R3H 0R9 www conviron com November 8 2019 EU declaration of conformity available upon request Printed in Canada 2019 Controlled Environments Limited Conviron is a...

Page 3: ...thout issue However given that many installations are specific to each facility and that facilities may have unique requirements additional information or assistance from Conviron may be required Late...

Page 4: ...iffer slightly from the actual configuration due to updates and product changes Wherever possible textual descriptions are accompanied by photographs or line drawings of the chamber to assist the read...

Page 5: ...persists and or you require additional assistance please collect the following information prior to contacting Conviron The serial number of the cabinet located on the rating plate on the left side of...

Page 6: ...2 9 CMP Link Optional 6 2 10 Hardware Options 6 3 INSTALLATION 9 3 1 Install the Chamber 9 3 1 1 Chamber Clearance 9 3 1 2 Power Supply 9 3 1 3 Water Supply 10 3 1 4 Condensate Drain 10 3 2 Remove the...

Page 7: ...ecting the Power before Maintaining or Servicing the Chamber 28 6 2 Cleaning the Chamber 28 6 3 Replacing Lamps 29 6 4 Calibrating the Temperature and Humidity Sensor 32 6 5 Performing Maintenance in...

Page 8: ...crews 29 Figure 6 3 Remove the Brackets 30 Figure 6 4 Remove the Hex Head Screws 30 Figure 6 5 Remove the Lamp Fixture Contents 30 Figure 6 6 Slide the Lamp Fixture Into the Tube 31 Figure 6 7 Align t...

Page 9: ...e IMPORTANT INFORMATION symbol is used to identify operating procedures which must be followed to ensure smooth and efficient equipment operation The ELECTRICAL SHOCK ELECTROCUTION symbol is used to i...

Page 10: ...ure proper and stable operation Avoid direct contact with any broken fluorescent lamps Fluorescent lamps are extremely fragile and may emit harmful vapors when broken Follow all applicable local envir...

Page 11: ...ar protective glasses when working within the chamber that are CSA Z94 3 07 or ANSI Z87 1 2010 compliant and block 99 9 of UVA UVB UVC rays Do not look directly at the lights even while wearing protec...

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Page 13: ...changes Exhaust air flows to ambient with no additional connection required 2 3 Humidity Control Additive humidity is controlled through the use of an ultrasonic humidifier Based on 21 C 70 F and 50 R...

Page 14: ...tial chamber management details Triggers that protect the experiment by alerting designated personnel Risk management that includes auto backup and restore system protection disaster recovery and file...

Page 15: ...in is not available or desirable Condensate Pan and Pump collects chamber condensate and pumps the condensate from the condensate pan to the floor drain when direct plumbing is not available or desira...

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Page 17: ...t 1 ft 300mm must be left clear behind the back wall of the chamber At least 1 ft 300mm must be left clear above the chamber At least 4 102mm must be left clear on each side of the chamber in order to...

Page 18: ...onal condensate pan may be used to collect the condensate and the optional condensate pump may be used to pump the condensate to the drain 3 2 Remove the Chamber from the Shipping Pallet The GEN1000 c...

Page 19: ...Panel 2 Panel 3 Panel 4 Panel 5 Panel 6 Figure 3 3 Remove the Chamber from the Pallet Using the Optional Ramp Warning Severe equipment damage and potential personal injury hazard Only a trained forkl...

Page 20: ...d into position adjust the levelers until they are in firm contact with the floor and the chamber is level To adjust the levelers 1 Use a 3 4 18mm open end wrench or a medium sized adjustable wrench t...

Page 21: ...s with five wire shelves to be spaced evenly An additional 10 shelves may be ordered to expand the shelving area to 15 shelves with a minimum gap between shelves of 3 7 62cm Optional seedling trays Fi...

Page 22: ...f Support Brackets Optimized lighting is based on the use of the Conviron seedling tray in the GEN1000 GE chamber Light intensity in the chamber will vary according to the number of shelves installed...

Page 23: ...rackets and shelves To install the optional seedling tray Slide the seedling tray over the top of the wire shelf Figure 3 8 Figure 3 8 Seedling Tray To remove a wire shelf 1 Lift the shelf up away fro...

Page 24: ...has two connection cables One is power to the UPS and the other is power from the UPS to the control system The plug and receptacle are keyed and dedicated to the UPS and should not be used for any ot...

Page 25: ...t supplied with the product on 50 Hz models The country specific cord end supplied by the client must be wired in accordance with applicable electrical codes Hot neutral and ground connections must be...

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Page 27: ...for constant flow supply close the bypass valve for variable flow supply or adjust the bypass valve as required during water system balancing 5 Turn the power switch on the front of chamber to ON 6 Wi...

Page 28: ...ight 2 Inspect the doors with interior lights on in a darkened room Refer to the Conviron Chambers Maintenance Troubleshooting Manual for more information Operate your Conviron equipment for a few day...

Page 29: ...the GEN1000 GE use high efficiency T5 fluorescent lamps configured to suit the intensity required for each application Lamp and ballast combinations have been designed to ensure uniform light distribu...

Page 30: ...es over the fluorescent lighting packages including Decreased wattage consumption which yields significant energy savings Reduced overall maintenance costs due to the longer life of LEDs Reduced heat...

Page 31: ...ed by radiant energy Figure 5 1 Aspirator 5 5 Instrumentation Port The instrumentation port with a threaded closure is located on the lower right side of the chamber Figure 5 2 The port enables instru...

Page 32: ...ger particulate matter from entering the growth area This filter should be cleaned monthly to prevent a build up of foreign material that could restrict airflow Fresh air is drawn into the bottom of t...

Page 33: ...oned air is drawn down from the refrigeration coil and enters the interior of the chamber thought a rigid metal plenum in the rear wall of the chamber 5 4 Central Management System CMS Option Refer to...

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Page 35: ...tenance or service on this chamber Warning Rotating blade hazard Opening the access panel results in exposure to rotating fan blades Serious personal injury could result from contact with the rotating...

Page 36: ...a clean towel or rag outside the unit and carefully wipe the unit down Do not use abrasive cleaners Mild detergents solutions are suitable for most cleaning requirements Use glass cleaner on both the...

Page 37: ...lamp to be changed Figure 6 1 4 Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the top and bottom bracket screws Figure 6 2 Figure 6 1 Power Cable Figure 6 2 Loosen the Screws The following instructions show th...

Page 38: ...ace Figure 6 3 6 Use a 1 4 wrench to loosen the hex head cap screws Figure 6 4 on the top and bottom of the lamp fixture assembly and remove the end caps 7 Empty the contents of the lamp fixture assem...

Page 39: ...ts or contact the local authorities for proper disposal procedures To re install the lamps 1 Slide the plastic cover into the tube ensuring that the cover does not twist during insertion 2 Slide the f...

Page 40: ...the lamp fixture assembly back into the clamp on the wall or door Figure 6 12 8 Secure the fixture in place with the brackets Figure 6 13 9 Reconnect the power cable Figure 6 14 Figure 6 12 Install t...

Page 41: ...er Do not stand on the chamber 3 Remove the screws from the perimeter of the top compartment cover 4 Lift the front edge of the cover using the handle provided 5 Slide the cover off and carefully lowe...

Page 42: ...use Set a moderate RH value in all programs to keep the USH feature operable without significantly affecting the experiment To remove and clean the USH box 1 Shut off the water supply valve to the cha...

Page 43: ...H disc replacement kit PN 236411 2 Place USH puck key into the corresponding slots of the disc ring Figure 6 17 and turn the puck key counterclockwise to unscrew the disc ring 3 Remove the disc ring c...

Page 44: ...djusting the door gasket 6 9 Cleaning the Optional Condensate Pump and Condensate Pan During regular operation the condensate pump and condensate pan should be inspected once per month and cleaned as...

Page 45: ...h Air Inlet Filter During regular operation the fresh air inlet filter should be inspected once per month and cleaned as required Refer to the Conviron Chambers Maintenance Troubleshooting Manual for...

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Page 47: ...r won t cool 1 Check that the ambient temperature is below 35 C 2 Ensure that the door is firmly closed Still won t cool Contact service or Conviron Chamber won t heat 1 Check that the ambient tempera...

Page 48: ...er F2 FUSE 0 75A 250V ABC FAST ACTING 79815 Main Control Panel Central Alarm F3 FUSE 2 5A 250V MDL TIME DELAY 233327 Main Control Panel USH Unit F4 FUSE 1A 250V ABC FAST ACTING 742296 Main Control Pan...

Page 49: ...mm 32 5 825 Interior Dimensions Height in mm 52 5 1330 Width in mm 37 5 953 Depth in mm 24 3 617 Volume ft3 L 27 6 78 Power Requirements The chamber will tolerate 10 voltage fluctuation from the rated...

Page 50: ...8 2019 291180 ENG R00 Figure 8 1 shows an example of the GEN1000 GE chamber rating plate located on the left hand side of the chamber Please have the Serial Number available when requesting service Fi...

Page 51: ...sius degrees A Amperes AR Arabidopsis CFC Chlorofluorocarbon CM Central Management System COMM Connection to LAN EMI Electro Magnetic Interference ESD Electrostatic Discharge EU European Union Gph Gal...

Page 52: ...R00 Term Definition RH Relative Humidity RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive TC Tissue Culture UPS Uninterruptable Power Supply USH Ultra Sonic Humidifier V Volts WC Water Cooled conde...

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