Dulas Solar VC150, Handbook

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THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
LOADING
IN ORDER TO KEEP INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OPTIMUM AND MINIMISE
ENERGY CONSUMPTION ONLY OPEN THE LID WHEN STRICTLY NECESSARY
AND ALWAYS REPLACE INNER FOAM LIDS
The VC150 refrigerator /freezer has two components, see General layout Diagram:
1) The smaller freezer (ice pack) compartment to left.
2) The larger refrigerator (vaccine) compartment to the right.
ICE PACKS: When frozen ice packs are needed; switch the freezer ON, insert ice
packs with basket into the LEFT compartment. Ice packs must be in contact with the
freezer compartment walls for effective freezing. A wire basket is provided to hold
the ice packs against the walls of the compartment. Only three sided of the
compartment can be used for freezing ice packs as the fourth has the thermostat
sensor mounted on it. A small wire cage protects the sensor. Simply simply reaching
inside the basket, and sliding the ice packs up and out of the ice freezing area
remove ice packs. Frozen ice packs can be stored in the space inside the wire
basket. The freezer can freeze nine ice packs simultaneously. Remember to switch
freezer OFF when not in use – to save energy.
WARNING: STANDARD SYSTEMS ARE DESIGNED TO ONLY FREEZE 2.4 KG’S
OF ICE PER 24 HOURS, FREEZING MORE WILL FLATTEN THE BATTERIES.
VACCINES: The refrigerator compartment situated to the RIGHT is in constant
operation. The wire baskets in the refrigerator compartment are designed to prevent
the contents of the compartment from touching the cold sides, and to encourage the
circulation of air. Good air circulation will help the refrigerator to maintain an even
temperature throughout the compartment. The contents of the compartment should
be arranged to allow good air circulation. In order to save energy, try to keep the lid
open for as short a time as possible. Try to allocate a certain space for each different
type of vaccine, so that they may be located rapidly. Check the vaccine labels and
adhere to any special requirements, always use before expiry date (store older
vaccines on top).
WARNING: ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE VACCINE STORAGE GUIDELINES