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Warranty Information  

FTS Systems BioCool™ 80 low temperature baths are warranted by SP Scientific to be free of defects in material and 

workmanship when operated under normal conditions as specified in the instructions provided in this manual. Please 

take this opportunity to locate the serial tag on your new FTS Systems BioCool™ 80 and record the information below 

for future reference. SP Scientific also recommends that you complete and return your unit’s warranty registration card. 

 

Model Number 

 

 

 

Serial Number 

 

 

 

Part Number 

 

 

 

 

 

Limited Warranty 

 

SP Scientific (the “Company”) shall warrant each of its products against defects in material or workmanship for a period 

of 12 months from the date of shipment provided that the product is used in a reasonable manner under appropriate 

conditions and consistent with the applicable operating instructions. 
The obligation of the Company shall be, at its option, to repair or replace, without charge any parts that prove to be 

defective within the warranty period, if the purchaser notifies the Company promptly in writing of such defect. No 

product shall be returned to the Company without prior approval of the Company. 
This limited warranty shall cover the costs of parts and labor to repair or replace all defective product(s) at the Seller’s 

factory. For all products installed by the Company and located within the Company service travel areas, this warranty 

shall cover transportation charges to ship the product to and from the Company’s factory and/or the costs of travel, 

room and board if the Company’s employees conduct repair at the Buyer’s location. In lieu of repair or replacement at 

the Company’s factory, the Company may, in its discretion, authorize a third party to perform the repair or replacement 

at the Buyer’s location, and at the Company’s sole expense.  
The Company shall not be responsible for labor charges payable with respect to persons other than Company 

employees. Replacement or repair of parts pursuant to this warranty shall not in any way extend the original warranty 

period. The Company shall not be responsible for any unauthorized repairs, replacements or product modifications, nor 

will it be responsible for any product failures resulting from such unauthorized repairs,  replacements or product 

modifications negligently or otherwise made by persons other than Company employees or authorized representatives 

of the Company. The buyer shall assume transportation charges to ship the product to and from the Company’s factory 

and the costs of travel, room and board if the Company’s employees conduct repair at the Buyer’s location within the 

warranty period if the product was not installed by the Company’s and/or is not located within the Company’s service 

travel areas. 
THE COMPANY DOES NOT MAKE AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR 

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH 

RESPECT TO THE SALE, INSTALLATION, DESIGN OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE 

COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF OR 

ANY DEFECTS IN ITS PRODUCTS. 
The Company’s employees are available to provide general advice to customers concerning the use of the Company’s 

products; however, oral representations are not warranties with respect to particular products or their uses and may not 

be relied upon if they are inconsistent with the relevant product specifications for the items set forth herein. 
Notwithstanding the above, the terms and conditions set forth in the Company’s formal sales contracts shall be 

controlling and supersede any inconsistent terms contained herein, and any changes to such contracts must be made 

in writing and signed by an authorized executive of the Company. 

 

WARNING! THE DISPOSAL AND/OR EMISSION OF SUBSTANCES USED IN CONNECTION WITH 

THIS EQUIPMENT MAY BE GOVERNED BY VARIOUS FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL 

REGULATIONS. ALL USERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT ARE URGED TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH 

ANY REGULATIONS THAT APPLY IN THE USERS AREA CONCERNING THE DUMPING OF 

WASTE MATERIALS IN OR UPON WATER, LAND OR AIR AND TO COMPLY WITH SUCH 

REGULATIONS. 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for FTS Systems BioCool 80

Page 1: ...LOW TEMPERATURE BATH OPERATOR S MANUAL FTS SYSTEMS BIOCOOL 80 Controlled Rate Freezing Bath...

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Page 3: ...ion of dissemination of modifications to or the creation of derivative works from this Low Temperature Bath Operator s Manual by any means and in any form or manner is expressly prohibited except with...

Page 4: ...RECOMMENDATIONS STREAMLINE UNIT OPERATION AND PREVENT COMMON OPERATOR ERRORS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS HAZARD KEEP OBJECTS AWAY FROM HEAT Safety Warnings Always transport the unit with...

Page 5: ...t or repair of parts pursuant to this warranty shall not in any way extend the original warranty period The Company shall not be responsible for any unauthorized repairs replacements or product modifi...

Page 6: ...iv Rev 002 08 12 SP Scientific 2012...

Page 7: ...tion 6 Air Flow Considerations 6 Ambient Conditions 6 Services and Utilities 6 Installing the Magnetic Stirrer and Vortex Breaker 7 Operation 9 Overview 9 Operation 9 Powering On 9 The Solo Controller...

Page 8: ...r 19 Bath System 19 Compressor Safeties 20 Refrigerant Types and Properties 20 Refrigeration System 20 Voltage 20 Accessories 21 Straw Rack Model SR 36 21 Ampule Rack Model SR 12 21 Ampule Rack Model...

Page 9: ...provide more accurate temperature control and uniformity Each configuration features an air cooled refrigeration system and stainless steel reservoir THE FLUID AND INNER WALLS OF THE RESERVOIR CAN RE...

Page 10: ...e BioCool also features the Solo microprocessor controller which provides precise temperature control within 0 1 C across the temperature control range of 80 C to 20 C 1 When powered on the BioCool 80...

Page 11: ...buzzer which is located on the back of the unit The buzzer will sound at the end of a program run notifying the operator that the run has completed Note For additional information about the buzzer inc...

Page 12: ...Introduction FTS Systems BioCool 80 4 Rev 002 08 12 SP Scientific 2012...

Page 13: ...If concealed damage or loss is discovered contact the freight carrier immediately 2 Keep all contents packing material and related paperwork intact until a written report is obtained Note SP Scientif...

Page 14: ...oper airflow and avoid damage to the refrigeration system Ambient Conditions For best low temperature operation consider that the ideal ambient temperature for your FTS Systems BioCool 80 is approxima...

Page 15: ...oses only and are intended to be removed prior to operation Place the magnetic stirrer magnet side down into the center of the reservoir 2 Pushing the edges of the stirring mechanism beyond the black...

Page 16: ...xtended to the same length this will keep the stirrer assembly centered in the bath Hold the vortex breaker by its metal handle a small tab bent 90 at the tip 4 and place it into the reservoir so that...

Page 17: ...tures within 0 1 C across the equipment s full operating temperature range Operation Powering On Note Before powering on and cooling install the magnetic stirrer and vortex breaker as described in Cha...

Page 18: ...Set Value SV Display Displays the desired fluid temperature Adjusting Bath Temperature Press the Up and or Down buttons to increase and decrease the fluid 1 temperature shown on the SV Display Press...

Page 19: ...ientific s Solo Controller operator s manual THE THREE SAMPLE PATTERNS THAT COME LOADED ON YOUR BIOCOOL 80 WERE DESIGNED FOR DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES SP SCIENTIFIC DOES NOT RECOMMEND USING THESE PATTERN...

Page 20: ...rts at 22 C and holds soaks at that temperature for 10 minutes The temperature then ramps from 22 C to 6 C in 15 minutes This results in a ramp rate of 1 9 C m A temperature of 6 C is then held soaked...

Page 21: ...amp from 7 C to 33 C over the next 52 minute period results in a ramp rate of 0 5 C m The last step is set to 3 eliminating the execution of any values programmed in the remaining steps Note The syste...

Page 22: ...in 11 minutes and then soaks at 5 for 30 minutes A ramp from 5 C to 30 C over the next 84 minute period results in a ramp rate of 0 3 C m The pattern ramps at 0 1 C m down to 35 over a period of 50 m...

Page 23: ...thermal variations SP Scientific recommends setting the Fluid Stir control dial to its maximum speed at all times for optimal operation and performance Note Do not operate the magnetic stirrer withou...

Page 24: ...Operation FTS Systems BioCool 80 16 Rev 002 08 12 SP Scientific 2012...

Page 25: ...ly 22 C 72 F fill the reservoir with your selected fluid until the fluid is about 1 inch below the gasket If you add fluid while the system is at a sub ambient temperature and you fail to drain fluid...

Page 26: ...been properly filled with fluid The magnetic stirrer must be on for the system to operate properly Refer to the magnetic stirrer operation section of the previous chapter for additional information No...

Page 27: ...ing a stiff bristled brush Blown compressed air such as the type used to dust computers may also be used to clean the fins A buildup of dust or debris on the fins of the condenser will cause a reducti...

Page 28: ...voltage or high temperatures If the voltage drops below what is required for the compressor to operate an overcurrent device turns the compressor off If the compressor temperature rises too high due t...

Page 29: ...eds Unit should run with all 3 black Delrin racks in place even if 36 straws are not being processed This will help prevent condensation of water vapor If liquid nitrogen chilled forceps are being use...

Page 30: ...The ampule rack shall accommodate 15 ampules ranging from 2 ml to 5 ml The disks of the rack can be moved up or down to accommodate different ampule sizes Loosen the nuts on either side of the rack to...

Page 31: ...he setting value It is also used to navigate between function modes The Rotate button is used to change parameters within each function mode Push the SET button and then push the Rotate button until y...

Page 32: ...S Systems BioCool 80 24 Rev 002 08 12 SP Scientific 2012 Lock the controller Press the Rotate Button to until LoC i e appears 7 in the display Press either the Down or Up arrow button until Loc2 i e a...

Page 33: ...stage compressor from starting within several minutes of a loss of power intentional or unintentional e g power switched off facility power outage loss of main power etc Magnetic stirrer does not rota...

Page 34: ...Appendix B Troubleshooting FTS Systems BioCool 80 26 Rev 002 08 12 SP Scientific 2012...

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