Chapter 2 – Installation
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TestEquity 1007S Temperature Chamber
Installation Location
The chamber will produce a significant amount of heat during normal operation. Locate the
chamber in a room with adequate ventilation to prevent excessive heat build-up.
The chamber must be on a solid and level floor.
Allow enough space around the chamber to permit serviceability and the removal of the service
access panels, which are located on each side and the rear.
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CAUTION:
The minimum clearance you should allow for proper ventilation around the
chamber must be at least 12" from both the left and right side, and 24" from
the rear.
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CAUTION:
This chamber is designed for operation in a conditioned laboratory
environment. Operation above 30°C (85°F) or below 16°C (60°F) ambient
room temperature is NOT recommended.
Condensate Drain
The chamber has a condensate drain connection on the rear of the chamber. This provides a way
to remove condensate that may accumulate in the chamber during low-to-high temperature
cycling or when the refrigeration system runs to maintain moderate temperatures. Any time the
ambient air is subjected to temperatures below the dew point, moisture will condense out of the
air. The effect is ice or frost during low temperature operation. When the chamber is heated
above 0°C, the ice or frost will turn into water.
The fitting accommodates a ½-inch male pipe thread. The chamber drain water is not under
pressure, and is fed by gravity. Therefore, it must empty into an open floor drain. Alternatively,
the chamber drain can empty into a condensate pump. You can purchase a condensate pump
from suppliers such as Grainger (www.grainger.com).
Under most circumstances, you will not see any water coming out of the drain.
