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RECEIVING AND INSPECTION 

Your  satisfaction  and  safety  require  a  complete  understanding  of  this  unit.  Read  the 
instructions  thoroughly  and  be  sure  operators  are  given  adequate  training  before 
attempting to put the unit into service. This equipment must be used only for its intended 
application; any alterations or modifications will void your warranty. 

1.1 

Inspection:

  The  carrier,  when  accepting  shipment,  also  accepts  responsibility  for 

safe delivery and is liable for loss or damage. On delivery, inspect for visible exterior 
damage,  note  and  describe  on  the  freight  bill  any  damage  found,  and  enter  your 
claim on the form supplied by the carrier.  

1.2 

Inspect for concealed loss or damage on the unit itself, both interior and exterior. If 
necessary, the carrier will arrange for official inspection to substantiate your claim. 

1.3 

Return Shipment:

  Save the shipping crate until you are sure all is well. If for any 

reason  you  must  return  the  unit,  first  contact  your  customer  representative  for 
authorization.  Supply  nameplate  data,  including  model  number  and  serial  number. 
Please see the manual cover for information on where to contact Customer Service. 

1.4 

Accessories:   

Verify  that  your  accessory  package  is  complete.    Each  unit  is 

equipped with a key and four (4) shelves. 

WARNING:

  Never use this unit for the growth, cultivation, incubation or storage of 

fruit 

flies

  (

drosophila  melanogaster

).    This  unit  is  not  designed  for  use  with 

fruit  flies

.  

Improper  use  of  this  unit,  including  use  with 

fruit  flies

,  will  void  any  warranty.   

Other 

units are specifically manufactured for 

fruit fly

 application, and you should consult your 

dealer  or  the  manufacturer  in  order  to  identify  another  model  suitable  for  your 
application.

 

Section 

Summary of Contents for RF02033111

Page 1: ...LOW TEMPERATURE DIURNAL ILLUMINATION INCUBATOR MODEL RF2015 Serial Number RF02033111 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL REV 09 10 4861428...

Page 2: ...ROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 8 0 PARTS LIST UNIT SPECIFICATIONS WIRE DIAGRAMS This unit is a general purpose Diurnal Growth Chamber for professional industrial or educational use where the preparation or te...

Page 3: ...r will arrange for official inspection to substantiate your claim 1 3 Return Shipment Save the shipping crate until you are sure all is well If for any reason you must return the unit first contact yo...

Page 4: ...r circulation around the unit allow a minimum of 20cm between incubator and any walls or partitions which might obstruct free air flow 2 3 Lifting Handling These units are heavy and care should be tak...

Page 5: ...when cleaning and assure all volatile or flammable cleaners are evaporated and dry before reattaching the unit to the power supply...

Page 6: ...tes that you should consult your manual for further description and discussion of a control or user item 2 Indicates Temperature 3 Indicates Overtemperature 4 C Indicates Degrees Centigrade 5 Indicate...

Page 7: ...ain Controllers set point If temperature rises to the Over Temperature set point this thermostat takes control of the heating element and allows continued use of the incubator until the problem can be...

Page 8: ...ower switch to the ON position and turn each Overtemperature Thermostat to its maximum position clockwise using a coin or flat edged tool 5 2 Place a certified reference thermometer not supplied in th...

Page 9: ...he day cycle first To stop the program push the EZ1 Button again Note When stopping the program the control will remain in the condition that it is previously in To restart the program push the EZ1 Bu...

Page 10: ...EXT BOTTOM DISPLAY SCREEN PUSH UP OR DOWN ARROWS TO SELECT HOUR OF DAY IN UPPER DISPLAY PUSH ONCE FOR NEXT BOTTOM DISPLAY SCREEN PUSH UP OR DOWN ARROWS TO SELECT MINUTES OF HOUR IN UPPER DISPLAY PUSH...

Page 11: ...HANGE UPPER DISPLAY TO HOUR OF DAY PUSH ONCE FOR NEXT SCREEN USE UP OR DOWN ARROWS TO CHANGE UPPER DISPLAY TO MINUTE OF HOUR HOUR OF DAY MINUTE OF HOUR PUSH ONCE FOR NEXT SCREEN USE UP OR DOWN ARROWS...

Page 12: ...H ONCE FOR NEXT BOTTOM PUSH ONCE FOR NEXT BOTTOM DISPLAY SCREEN TO SELECT S tyP IN TOP DISPLAY USE UP OR DOWN ARROWS TO SELECT 12 IN TOP DISPLAY PUSH ONCE FOR NEXT BOTTOM DISPLAY SCREEN PUSH ONCE FOR...

Page 13: ...IN TOP DISPLAY PUSH ONCE FOR NEXT BOTTOM DISPLAY SCREEN USE UP OR DOWN ARROWS TO SELECT oFF IN TOP DISPLAY PUSH ONCE FOR NEXT BOTTOM DISPLAY SCREEN USE UP OR DOWN ARROWS TO SELECT 4 IN TOP DISPLAY PU...

Page 14: ...rent Set Point Temperatures This program uses one 1 file and six 6 different Steps Step 1 Is an unused Step and is reserved for starting the program at Specific Time Step 2 Parameters are for entering...

Page 15: ...S TO SELECT DESIRED SET POINT IN TOP DISPLAY PUSH ONCE FOR NEXT BOTTOM DISPLAY SCREEN PUSH ONCE FOR NEXT BOTTOM DISPLAY SCREEN TO SELECT 0 IN TOP DISPLAY USE UP OR DOWN ARROWS TO SELECT 0 IN TOP DISPL...

Page 16: ...OTTOM DISPLAY SCREEN USE UP OR DOWN ARROWS TO SELECT on IN TOP DISPLAY USE UP OR DOWN ARROWS PUSH ONCE FOR NEXT BOTTOM DISPLAY SCREEN USE UP OR DOWN ARROWS TO SELECT 0 IN TOP DISPLAY hoUr hoUr 11 Min...

Page 17: ...PLAY SCREEN Ent 1 USE UP OR DOWN ARROWS TO SELECT oFF IN TOP DISPLAY PUSH ONCE TO RETURN PREVIOUS SCREEN S tyP USE UP OR DOWN ARROWS TO SELECT SoAh IN TOP DISPLAY S tyP SoAh PUSH ONCE FOR NEXT BOTTOM...

Page 18: ...FOR NEXT BOTTOM DISPLAY SCREEN USE UP OR DOWN ARROWS TO SELECT 2 IN TOP DISPLAY PUSH ONCE FOR NEXT BOTTOM DISPLAY SCREEN USE UP OR DOWN ARROWS TO SELECT 0 IN TOP DISPLAY PUSH ONCE FOR NEXT BOTTOM DIS...

Page 19: ...N TO NORMAL DISPLAY A1 oPEr OR UNTIL SCREEN APPEARS AFTER THE OFFSET HAS BEEN ENTERED ALLOW UNIT TO STABALIZE RECHECK TEMPERATURE AGAIN AND IF CALIBRATION IS WITHIN EXCEPTABLE LIMITS THE OFFSET VALUE...

Page 20: ...OR UNTIL SCREEN APPEARS nonE Usr S Usr S SET 1 PUSH ONCE PUSH TWICE 20 0 20 0 TO RETURN TO NORMAL DISPLAY SELECTING SET 1 UNDER Usr S SAVES THE OFFSET CALIBRATION FOR THE NIGHT CYCLE BEFORE CALIBRATIO...

Page 21: ...in the chamber will spike and the Main temperature Controller will cycle off shutting down the heating element When the compressor is activated the temperature will stabilize at set point 6 2 Cleanin...

Page 22: ...connection check shadow box for loose connections Unit will not heat over a temperature that is below set point 1 confirm that fan is moving and that amperage and voltage match data plate check fan mo...

Page 23: ...ometer don t match 1 calibration error see section 5 9 2 controller failure evaluate if pilot light is operating correctly 3 allow at least two hours to stabilize 4 see if reference thermometer is cer...

Page 24: ...not miss aligned 2 Steady internal clicking may be broken spring or valve call Customer Service MECHANICAL Motor doesn t move 1 if shaft spins freely check connections to motor and check voltage to m...

Page 25: ...ce 2 check fuse circuit breaker on unit or in wall 3 see if unit is on e g fan or heater and just controller is off 4 check all wiring connections especially around the on off switch Contamination in...

Page 26: ...t 4660505 4660505 High Limit Control 1750862 1750862 Interior Outlet 6100525 6100526 Interior Outlet European NA 6100531 Low Limit Control 1750538 1750538 Main Temperature Control 1750855 1750855 Pilo...

Page 27: ...ons Shipping Weight 400 lbs Net Weight 280 lbs Exterior LxDxH in 34 5 x 32 x 77 Interior LxDxH in 27 x 23 5 x 57 Capacity 20 3 Cubic Ft Capacity 257 Bottles Temperature Range 10 to 40 C Temperature Un...

Page 28: ...RED22G BLK22G SSRELAY 4 3 RTD AC 98 K2 W1 K3 99 L2 S1 R1 B5 D6 D5 L3 J3 DC Y1 NEUTRAL TERMINAL BLOCK BLU BLU RED RED YEL POWER SWITCH 9851057 dlr rev 6 22 09 POWERRELAY 115V 7030511 230V 7030520 7850...

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