Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Safety Instructions ________________________________________________ 1-1
Introduction ____________________________________________________________________ 1-1
Installation Safety Notices _________________________________________________________ 1-1
Operation Safety Notices __________________________________________________________ 1-1
Chapter 2 – Installation ______________________________________________________ 2-1
Uncrating _______________________________________________________________________ 2-1
Preparation For Use ______________________________________________________________ 2-1
Installation Location _____________________________________________________________ 2-1
Reversible Chamber Door _________________________________________________________ 2-1
Condensate Drain ________________________________________________________________ 2-2
Chapter 3 – Operation _______________________________________________________ 3-1
Introduction ____________________________________________________________________ 3-1
Summary of Chamber Operation ___________________________________________________ 3-1
Front Panel Switches and Lights ____________________________________________________ 3-2
MAINS Switch/Breaker _________________________________________________________________ 3-2
POWER Switch________________________________________________________________________ 3-2
CONDITIONING Switch – ON Mode ______________________________________________________ 3-2
CONDITIONING Switch – EVENT 1 Mode _________________________________________________ 3-2
LIGHT Switch_________________________________________________________________________ 3-2
HEAT Light __________________________________________________________________________ 3-2
COOL Light __________________________________________________________________________ 3-2
Loading the Chamber ____________________________________________________________ 3-3
Port Plugs ____________________________________________________________________________ 3-3
Performance Considerations ______________________________________________________________ 3-4
Avoiding Moisture _____________________________________________________________________ 3-4
Internal Test Fixtures ___________________________________________________________________ 3-4
Chapter 4 - Limit Controller __________________________________________________ 4-1
Introduction ____________________________________________________________________ 4-1
Limit Controller Keys and Displays ________________________________________________________ 4-2
How to Set the High and Low Temperature Safety Limits _______________________________________ 4-2
Resetting an Out of Limit Condition ________________________________________________________ 4-2
Silencing the Audible Alarm ______________________________________________________________ 4-2
Chapter 5 – Purge ___________________________________________________________ 5-1
Introduction ____________________________________________________________________ 5-1
GN2 (Gaseous Nitrogen) Installation (Option TE-1009) ________________________________________ 5-1
Dry Air Installation (Option TE-0017) ______________________________________________________ 5-1
Purge Operation _______________________________________________________________________ 5-2
Adjusting the Purge Flow ________________________________________________________________ 5-2
Relief Vent ___________________________________________________________________________ 5-2
Chapter 6 – Frequently Asked Questions ________________________________________ 6-1
Chapter 7 – Specifications ____________________________________________________ 7-1
Model 115A-EX Chamber Specifications _____________________________________________ 7-1