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ecocool 150R 

 

Operating Manual 

Page 50 

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Refrigerant F-Gas regulations 

 
The ecocool 150R is hermetically sealed equipment containing HC refrigerant R290 
 
Refrigerant charge:   0.065 Kg 
CO2 equivalent: 

0.0002 Tonnes 

Dispose of refrigeration according to local regulations 

 
REACH Regulation 

 
This product does not contain any Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) at greater 
than 0.1% that have to be identified in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 
and therefore does not have an entry in the SCIP database 
 
 
 
 

Notes 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for ecocool 150R

Page 1: ...Combined refrigerated and heating bath circulator ecocool 150R Operating Manual...

Page 2: ...Cambridge Ltd Shepreth Cambridgeshire SG8 6GB UK Tel 44 0 1763 260 811 E mail support grantinstruments com Sales Tel 44 0 1763 264 741 E mail salesdesk grantinstruments com Representative in the Europ...

Page 3: ...the liquid tank 18 5 1 7 Setting up and switching on 19 5 1 8 Eco mode cooling 19 5 2 Using the equipment controls 20 5 2 1 Setting the control temperature 20 5 2 2 Setting a pump speed 20 5 2 3 Runni...

Page 4: ...39 7 3 How to prevent algae and bacteria 40 8 0 Warranty information 40 9 0 Maintenance and service 41 9 1 Routine maintenance 41 9 2 Cleaning 41 9 3 Fuses 42 9 5 Routine safety tests 42 9 7 Service 4...

Page 5: ...gives information about how to unpack and install the product correctly Section 5 gives operating information for the equipment Product technical specifications and tips are provided in sections 6 an...

Page 6: ...ot use the equipment with any sample material that could cause a fire or any other kind of hazard Do not use the equipment in an area where there are aggressive or explosive chemical mixtures It is th...

Page 7: ...lator Ready to use 2 metre insulated hose kit for use up to 100 C 2 additional hose clips Mains cord with plug Mains link cord for heating circulator 230V equipment only Communications lead Safety inf...

Page 8: ...e home screen is achieved by rotating the main dial which moves a white curser to highlight function icons Pressing the S button whilst the icon is highlighted will change the colour of the curser to...

Page 9: ...is white is a shortcut to the settings menu Indicator icons are visible if the feature they represent is currently active They cannot be selected using the cursor The Heater and Chiller icons can sho...

Page 10: ...o Type B style Switched relay port An internal relay provides switch over contacts that can be used to control external equipment See Section 5 1 5 for details of the relay contacts and connector type...

Page 11: ...nnected end of tubing in a receptacle suitable for the liquid to be drained Push the drain insert into the drain port and let the liquid drain To release the drain insert push up the grey button on th...

Page 12: ...ort cable supplied with the system Do not connect anything else to this communication port Mains power outlet for heating circulator 230V units only Provides power for 230V heating circulator Use the...

Page 13: ...g the Settings menu See section 5 3 3 Mains power cable inlet For connection to a mains power supply Use the mains cord supplied with the system See Section 4 6 for instructions Top plate thumbscrew T...

Page 14: ...tted 4 4 Rotating the heating circulator The heating circulator is fitted ready to use with the pump ports facing the left hand side If required the heating circulator can be rotated so the pump ports...

Page 15: ...or accessory pump see section 4 2 2 figures 4 5 as this will blow the replaceable accessory pump fuse It won t cause any further damage but it will cause inconvenience 120V equipment Connect the heati...

Page 16: ...egulations Use a lid to reduce the dilution of the mixture caused by condensing water vapour from the air and to maintain the cool down rate 0 C to 70 C 80 water 20 antifreeze inhibited ethylene glyco...

Page 17: ...n cause scalding 5 1 3 Setting the over temperature thermostat An over temperature cut out dial with a temperature scale is located at the top right of the heating circulator The over temperature prob...

Page 18: ...the hole is aligned with the corresponding locating pin see B below on the pump moulding Failure to do so will result in a leaking connection Retain the blanking plate for refitting when the pump is...

Page 19: ...hazardous in locations where wetting of the skin can occur When making up cable to connect your equipment to the relay connector on the heating circulator make sure that the insulation system used is...

Page 20: ...the heating circulator has started up When working at high temperatures ensure the cables are not touching hot surfaces or air vents Switch on the equipment using the power switch on the front of the...

Page 21: ...2 2 Setting a pump speed 1 Rotate the dial until the pump speed icon is highlighted press the S button 2 Rotate the dial to set the desired pump speed over a range of 1 to 5 1 lowest speed 5 highest...

Page 22: ...n The countdown timer will display the last countdown time set If no key is pressed for 10 seconds or if F is pressed the countdown timer setting is no longer active and will remain at its original va...

Page 23: ...n is highlighted press the S button If no key is pressed for 10 seconds or if F is pressed the program icon is no longer active and will remain at its original value and the program will continue to r...

Page 24: ...on program selection and definition liquid type probe internal or external alarms buzzer level and language Section 5 3 provides detailed information on viewing editing and saving settings 1 Rotate th...

Page 25: ...eset icon 1 2 or 3 press S to select 4 Temperature is highlighted press the S button Rotate the dial to define the temperature Press S to set Pressing F restores the original preset temperature with t...

Page 26: ...ions Off Eco or High Off No cooling Eco Minimum energy mode High Continuous maximum available cooling power 4 Press the S to select and save the option The display returns to the settings screen 4 Pre...

Page 27: ...etermines the limits of the set point temperature range Selection of the liquid types below changes the settable temperature range as follows Liquid Set temperature range Water 5 C to 100 C Water Glyc...

Page 28: ...or operating above 100 C ensure all residue of water is removed from the pump and hoses There is a risk of scalding from boiling water 1 Rotate the dial until the settings icon is highlighted press th...

Page 29: ...on 2 Rotate the dial to scroll up and down the list until probe is highlighted press S to select Probe options are displayed 3 Rotate the dial to scroll through the probe types external or internal pr...

Page 30: ...as a fixed temperature below the set temperature or a deviation offset value below the set temperature Below is an example of a low temperature fixed alarm where the fixed temperature value has been s...

Page 31: ...2 Rotate the dial to scroll up and down the list until alarms are highlighted press S to select 3 High alarm mode is highlighted press S to select 4 Rotate the dial to select fixed temp deviation or d...

Page 32: ...11 Rotate the dial to select buzzer press S to select 12 Rotating the dial will display on off press S to select 13 Rotate the dial to save press S The display returns to the alarm settings screen Th...

Page 33: ...hted press S to select Volume options are displayed 3 Rotate the dial to scroll through the volume levels low medium and high and off press S to save the selection The display returns to the settings...

Page 34: ...return to the home screen 5 3 9 Relay test and configuration The heating circulator can be configured to switch a relay in the program function This function can be tested manually outside the program...

Page 35: ...e heater pulses to maintain the temperature 1 Rotate the dial until the settings icon is highlighted press the S button 2 Rotate the dial to scroll up and down the list until display rounding is highl...

Page 36: ...osen to be at critical experimental temperatures where accuracy is important or at the extremes of the working range of used temperatures The heating circulator calculates the temperature at any point...

Page 37: ...settings icon will be displayed when calibrating the internal probe 3 Rotate the dial to highlight measured temperature Press S to select 4 Rotate the dial until the temperature being shown on the cal...

Page 38: ...dance with the thermometer following calibration then it may not have been successful and the equipment should be reset using the restore factory settings function 1 Press the F and S buttons simultan...

Page 39: ...3 Performance Specification ecocool 150R ecocool 150 US Typical cooling power at an ambient of 20 C 20 C 450W 0 C 350W 10 C 300W 20 C 200W 30 C 50W Stability DIN 12876 10 C 0 02 C Settable temperature...

Page 40: ...ellent forming characteristic that has made this grade dominant in the manufacture of laboratory and industrial water baths as well as domestic sinks and saucepans Type 304 stainless steel is highly s...

Page 41: ...e surface of parts will cause bio fouling which can reduce performance Micro organisms that produce acidic metabolic by products can cause bio corrosion by depolarisation of metal surfaces There are a...

Page 42: ...eriodically and replaced as necessary to avoid hose failure No other routine maintenance is required 9 2 Cleaning Regular maintenance of the equipment unit is important to allow the equipment to perfo...

Page 43: ...parts if the cord set is damage do not operate the equipment disconnect from the supply immediately and contact Grant Instruments for replacement or your authorised service agent Guidance information...

Page 44: ...or your local representative for repairs Please note all returned units must be accompanied by a Return Materials Authorisation RMA number obtainable by contacting the Grant service department detail...

Page 45: ...1 Replacement plastic pump inlet outlet connector fits 15mm ID T range 50 to 200 C M M16 Stainless steel pump inlet outlet connector M16 x 1 male T range 50 to 200 C M SR4 Metal pump inlet outlet conn...

Page 46: ...umentation for the LT ecocool150 PQ LT ecocool 150 PQ documentation for the LT ecocool150 A full listing of product accessories and options is available in the Grant Scientific Reference Catalogue a c...

Page 47: ...temperature too restricted Liquid type set does not allow required set point Change to different liquid type see section 5 3 1 Temperature does not rise when expected Set temp is lower than liquid tem...

Page 48: ...Mode Stirring propeller or pump impeller is obstructed Faulty motor Highlight the Standby Icon on the control screen and press S button to return to normal operation Clear obstruction Have a competent...

Page 49: ...reduce thermal losses and leave unit running with the Overheating warning present If the alarm has not cleared within 1 hour contact Grant Instruments Add measures to reduce thermal losses and leave...

Page 50: ...Instruments have been issued with a unique registration number by the Environmental Agency this reference number is WEE GA0048TZ For information regarding WEEE collections in the UK please contact ou...

Page 51: ...nt R290 Refrigerant charge 0 065 Kg CO2 equivalent 0 0002 Tonnes Dispose of refrigeration according to local regulations REACH Regulation This product does not contain any Substances of Very High Conc...

Page 52: ...ts Europe B V Shepreth Strawinskylaan 411 Cambridgeshire WTC Tower A 4th Floor SG8 6GB 1077 XX AMSTERDAM UK THE NETHERLANDS Tel 44 0 1763 260811 grant eu grantinstruments com salesdesk grantinstrument...

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