8600 Series
Forma -86C ULT Freezer
Operating and Maintenance Manual
Manual No: 7018602 Rev. 1
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Page 2: ...o change with out notice Thermo Electron Corporation makes no representa tions or warranties with respect to this manual In no event shall Thermo be held liable for any damages direct or incidental aris ing out of or related to the use of this manual MANUAL NUMBER 7018602 1 21795 8 12 03 Revised BUS operation instructions aks 21396 21425 6 19 03 Revised parts drawings aks 21605 5 8 03 Wrong power ...
Page 3: ...th this symbol Hot surface s present which may cause burns to unprotected skin or to materials which may be damaged by elevated temperatures Extreme temperature hazards hot or cold Use special handling equipment or wear special protective clothing Always use the proper protective equipment clothing gloves goggles etc Always dissipate extreme cold or heat and wear protective clothing Always follow ...
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Page 5: ... Type 3 2 3 2 The RS 232 Configuration 3 2 Section 4 Alarms 4 1 4 1 Alarms 4 1 a Wrong Power Alarm 4 1 b High Stage System Failure Alarm 4 1 c Voltage Compensation Alarm 4 1 d Multiple Alarms 4 1 4 2 Probe Failure Alarms 4 2 Section 5 Maintenance 5 1 5 1 Cleaning the Cabinet Exterior 5 1 5 2 Cleaning the Air Filter 5 1 5 3 Cleaning the Condenser 5 1 a Cleaning the Water cooled Condenser 5 1 5 4 De...
Page 6: ...or datalog ger Documentation compartment storage of user s manual and other documentation Figure 1 2 Remote alarm contacts and selectable analog output con nection 0 1V 4 20mA default 0 5V Power inlet for power cord connection Optional BUS connections for probe and solenoid RS 232 default or RS 485 interface Power Switch mains disconnect Figures 1 3 and 1 4 Vacuum relief port pressure equalization...
Page 7: ...ttery condition of the freezer battery 6 Hot Condenser indicates a hot condenser condition 7 Message Center displays system status and alarms 8 Scroll for Parameters Arrows moves the operator through the choices of the selected mode 9 Up and Down Arrows Increases or decreases values toggles between choices 10 Enter Stores the value into computer memory Figure 1 6 Control Panel 1 2 8600 Series ____...
Page 8: ...ion See Section 4 1 Alarms 1 5 Installing the Freezer To remove the freezer from the pallet use the 7 16 wrench to remove all the bolts securing the shipping bracket to the pallet Remove the shipping bracket Remove the ramp boards from the pallet and place the slotted end over the ramp brackets on the pallet The support blocks on the ramps will be facing down Before moving the freezer make sure th...
Page 9: ...ezer See Figure 1 2 for the location of the connector on the freezer The freezer transmits temperature information one minute after power is first applied to the unit then every 60 minutes thereafter Data format Baud 1200 Data bits 8 7 bit ASCII with leading zero Start bits 1 Stop bits 2 Parity none The data transfer sequence is transmitted in the follow ing format X refers to numerical temperatur...
Page 10: ...he Low Battery message may appear in the message center 1 6 Freezer Start Up With the freezer properly installed and connected to power system set points can be entered The following set points can be entered in Settings mode Control temperature high temper ature alarm set point low temperature alarm set point and optional BUS set point Default settings are shown in the table below See Chart 1 1 f...
Page 11: ...ature Alarm The low temperature alarm will activate an audible visual warning when the freezer chamber temperature has reached or decrease below the low temperature alarm set point To set the low temperature alarm set point 1 Press the Mode key until the Settings indicator lights 2 Press the right arrow until LO ALM XX is dis played in the message center 3 Press the up or down arrow key until the ...
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Page 13: ...rn to Run or the right left arrow to go to next previous parameter b Calibrating the Optional Sample Probe For freezers with the optional sample probe place the cali brated instrument in the center of the sample bottle The bottle should contain an appropriate medium and the measuring instrument should be centered in the bottle 1 Press the Mode key until the Calibrate indicator lights 2 Press the r...
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Page 15: ... 8600 Series _________________________________________________________________________________Configuration 3 1 Section 3 Configuration 3 1 Configuration Mode The Configuration Mode is used for testing and custom setup of the freezer The configuration functions listed and described below may not be necessary in all applications but are available if needed See Chart 3 1 for more detail a High Alarm...
Page 16: ...ght arrow to select digit 1 2 3 The left and right arrow keys are used to move from the first through the third digits within the access code 5 Press Enter to save the setting 6 Press the Mode key until the Run indicator lights A 3 digit Access Code can be entered to avoid unauthorized personnel from changing the set points calibration or configuration A setting of 000 will bypass the access code ...
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Page 19: ...ge compressor and fans will turn off after 30 minutes and an audible and visual alarm will occur along with the HS SYST FAIL message in the LED message center c Voltage Compensation Alarm If the freezer is compensating for high or low line voltage the system will measure the compensated AC voltage If the voltage is incorrect the unit will stop attempting to compensate and the compressors will run ...
Page 20: ... and low stage compressors will run continuously As a result the cabinet temperature will decrease until it reaches the lowest temperature that the refrigeration system can maintain If an error is detected with the heat exchanger probe PROBE 2 FAIL the freezer will cycle properly at its temperature set point using a 5 minute step start between the high and low stage com pressors If an error is det...
Page 21: ...ing on type of deposits or build up to be removed Do not use liquids that are corrosive to stainless steel or the brazing material copper or nickel CIP Clean In Place Procedure 1 Disconnect the unit from the water supply 2 Drain the unit 3 Rinse with fresh water and drain the unit again 4 Fill with fresh water 5 Add cleaning agent solution and concentration depend ent on deposits or build up 6 Cir...
Page 22: ... mounting bracket with three bolts 2 Directly above the battery s is the battery power switch Turn the battery power switch to the off position 3 Disconnect the battery connections 4 Remove the three nuts securing the battery bracket 5 Remove the bracket and old battery install the new battery and secure 6 Reconnect the battery red to positive and black to nega tive 7 Turn on the battery power swi...
Page 23: ...chnicians using NIST traceable instruments available in many areas For more information on Preventive Maintenance or Extended Warranties please contact us at the number below Cleaning and calibration adjustment intervals are dependent upon use environmental conditions and accuracy required Tips Fill an upright by starting at the bottom near the probe and add racks to one shelf at a time Allow free...
Page 24: ...on Check and clean probe cover vacuum relief port gaskets 5 5 5 6 hinges and door of ice and snow More frequent cleaning may be required depending on use and environmental conditions 5 2 Check air filter Clean or replace as needed 1 7 3 1 a Check alarm back up battery Replace Check condenser fan motor for unusual motor noise or vibration 2 Verify and document calibration at the minimum annually 5 ...
Page 25: ...rough the 1 2 pre punched hole directly behind the 2 vent stack hole in the center of the chamber ceiling Using a long blade screwdriver or similar instrument punch a guide hole up through the foam insulation to the top exterior ceiling opening CAUTION Do not use the injection assembly to bore the hole The injection assembly could become clogged with insulation and not function correctly Note Cove...
Page 26: ...e 6 4 11 As shown in Figure 6 3 thread the small tie wrap through the open ings in the front of the bracket Secure the probe on the back of the bracket with the tie wrap 12 Tap 8 32 the two pre punched holes located on the interior left wall of the freezer Mount the bracket Figure 6 4 shows the Back Up probe mounted on the interior left side wall of the freezer c Connecting the probe solenoid harn...
Page 27: ...ily removed with a bristle brush or soft cloth if ice build up has occurred a complete defrost may occasionally be required See section 5 4 for freezer defrost instructions g Disconnecting the Fitting Assembly and Transfer Hose To disconnect the freezer back up from the gas supply 1 Close the supply valve 2 Depress the test button on the Back Up System control box to remove the gas from the line 3...
Page 28: ...t Recording will begin in the new program Calibrating the chart recorder The recorder must be in service for 24 hours before per forming the following calibration procedure 1 Place an accurate thermometer in the chamber next to the recorder probe 2 Temperature probes for the recorder are located in the left front corner of the freezer chamber Figure 1 4 3 After about three minutes compare the ther...
Page 29: ...d Condenser 195145 195611 The water cooled condenser is a factory installed option and requires a qualified technician at freezer installation The instal lation should include proper adjustment of the regulating valve which controls the discharge pressure Specifications for this option are displayed in figure 6 9 6 5 Five Inner Door Option 189405 189406 189407 195642 The five inner door option is ...
Page 30: ...4x130 8x49 0cm 13 0 cu ft 368 1 liters 230V 50 60Hz 12 0FLA Operating Range 208VAC 240VAC 15 amp 230V Dedicated Circuit 15 Amp Time Delay Breaker 690 lbs 313 0 kg Model Temperature Range Exterior Dimensions Interior Dimensions Capacity Refrigeration Insulation Electrical Breaker Requirements Shipping Weight Motor 8695 50 C 58 F to 86 C 123 F in an 18C to 32C 64 4F to 89 6F ambient 40 8 W x 77 8 Hx...
Page 31: ...instrument is designed to withstand safely It depends on the nature of the electricity supply and its overvoltage protection means For example in CAT II which is the category used for instru ments in installations supplied from a supply comparable to public mains such as hospital and research laboratories and most industrial laboratories the expected transient overvoltage is 2500V for a 230V suppl...
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Page 61: ...ick fast to the skin and tear the flesh when you attempt to free yourself Use tongs to withdraw objects immersed in the liquid and handle the object carefully Wear protective clothing Protect your eyes with a face shield or safety goggles safety glasses without side shields do not give adequate protection Always wear gloves when handling anything that is or may have been in immediate contact with ...
Page 62: ...t venting is not restricted by accumu lated ice or frost Use proper transfer equipment Use a phase separator or special filling funnel to prevent splashing and spilling when transferring liquid nitrogen into or from a dewar or refrigerator The top of the funnel should be partly covered to reduce splashing Use only small easily handled dewars for pouring liquid For the larger heavier containers use...
Page 63: ...as reduce the concentration of oxygen and can result in asphyxiation Because CO2 gas is colorless odorless and tasteless it cannot be detected by the human senses and will be breathed as if it were air Breathing an atmosphere that contains less than 18 oxygen can cause dizziness and quickly result in unconsciousness and death Note The cloudy vapor that appears when liquid CO2 is exposed to the air...
Page 64: ...e 98 6 F as rapidly as possible followed by protec tion of the injured tissue from further damage and infection Remove or loosen clothing that may constrict blood circulation to the frozen area Call a physician Rapid warming of the affected part is best achieved by using water at 108 F Under no circumstance should the water be over 112 F nor should the frozen part be rubbed either before or after ...
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