Thermoline Scientific Equipment TCH-150, Operating Instructions Manual

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18-5-10 TCH-150 & 460
INTRODUCTION:
Thank you for selecting this product from the large range of products manufactured in Australia by
Thermoline Scientific.
The materials incorporated in this design have been carefully selected for their durability, technical
performance, and practicability, the resultant product is one that we are proud of.
THE MANUAL:
Please take the time to read this manual, it contains information that will allow you to understand
how the equipment operates, what it can and cannot do, how to operate the controls, and how to
maintain the equipment.
Ensure that the manual is kept safe but accessible for current and future operators to refer to.
UNPACKING:
Remove the equipment from the packing material, and check that the delivery is complete. Delivery
should include the following:
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1 x Temperature and humidity cabinet.
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Stainless steel open wire type shelves (TCH-150 = 2 shelves, TCH-460 = 4 shelves).
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1 x Hose connection fitting.
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1 x Operating manual.
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1 x Perspex holder.
Optional extras: These items could be included as part of the packing list if ordered:
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Water supply bottle (25 litre bottle complete with hose connection fittings).
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1 x 4 pin plug for retransmission connection.
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Circular chart recorder (complete with chart paper and chart pens).
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Data loggers.
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Extra shelves.
Retain the packing materials until the equipment has been thoroughly tested.
Notify the detail of any damage without delay to your supplier, or Thermoline Scientific.
LOCATION AND SERVICES REQUIRED:
This section deals with the provision and connection of services that will be required for your
cabinet to function properly, and advice on where to locate the cabinet.
GENERAL:
The equipment is designed to operate under the following ambient conditions:
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Indoor use only.
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Ambient temperature range: 10ºC to 35ºC
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Ambient humidity range: Maximum relative humidity of 85%RH for temperatures up to 25ºC
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Optimum performance of the chamber is achieved within ambient temperatures of 20ºC to
25ºC range, and 45%RH to 55%RH. The cabinet can be used outside these ranges but
performance levels will be affected. Eg: If ambient temperature levels are high (above
30ºC), the attainable temperature and humidity levels inside the cabinet will be limited.