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HEMACOOL

Model HMC-MIL-1 Operations Manual August 2003

Energy Storage Technologies, Inc.

Dayton, Ohio 45459

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

of the

TWO-TEMPERATURE Military HemaCool

™

A Field Rugged, Advanced Technology Refrigerator/Freezer

For

Blood, Blood Products & Medical Supplies

Model HMC-MIL-1

ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

7610 McEwen Road

Dayton, Ohio 45459 U.S.A.

www.estglobal.com

[email protected]

Telephone: (937) 312-0114

Fax: (937) 312-1277

August 2003

Summary of Contents for HemaCool HMC-MIL-1

Page 1: ...NANCE of the TWO TEMPERATURE Military HemaCool A Field Rugged Advanced Technology Refrigerator Freezer For Blood Blood Products Medical Supplies Model HMC MIL 1 ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES INC 7610 McEwen Road Dayton Ohio 45459 U S A www estglobal com support estglobal com Telephone 937 312 0114 Fax 937 312 1277 August 2003 ...

Page 2: ...s manual is solely for the HemaCool HMC MIL 1 It provides a set of instructions for the unpacking operating data logging and routine maintenance of the unit For assistance with this unit or any Energy Storage Technologies product email support estglobal com or telephone 937 312 0114 and ask for technical support ...

Page 3: ...NGE IT DO NOT FORCE IF UNIT IS STORED INVERTED OR ON ITS SIDE ALLOW IT TO SIT UPRIGHT AT LEAST TWO HOURS BEFORE OPERATING IT DO NOT TILT THE UNIT OVER 30 WHILE OPERATING FOR MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY DO NOT TILT AT ALL DURING OPERATION DO NOT STORE THE UNIT IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 30 C 22 F OR OVER 65 C 149 F DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT IN THE REFRIGERATOR MODE IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 20 C 4 F OR...

Page 4: ... the HemaCool 10 D The HemaCool Display and Alarm Functions 14 E Data Logger and Pocket PC Download 17 F HemaCool Maintenance 20 G HemaCool Specifications 29 H Warranty 30 Appendix A PCM Wall Option 31 Appendix B Tools and Parts 33 If the user has questions about the unit he she should contact Energy Storage Technologies Inc by phone at 937 312 0114 by fax at 937 312 1277 or by email at support es...

Page 5: ...d utilizing internal gel cell batteries The system will accept electrical power from multiple sources e g 12 24VDC from batteries or other sources at the AUX input solar panels or a wide range of grid power standards any combination of 90 264 VAC and 47 63 Hz line frequencies The unit is designed with solar panel lightning protection If the unit is fully stocked and no power is applied unit off it...

Page 6: ... hour batteries are properly charged will keep blood products frozen for more than eight hours at an ambient temperature of 24 C 75 F This colder operation does however reduce the battery powered hold time See specifications at the end of this document For additional payload security the HemaCool is also equipped with an internal heater that will prevent refrigerated payload from freezing if the u...

Page 7: ... four on each side Flip out and rotate the key tabs on each latch until each latch claw has released its hasp Fig 2 To unlatch the outer lid flip up latch tab and rotate turn left Drop open Fig 3 Under the exterior lid the HemaCool is divided into three compartments The HemaCool is shipped with its internal batteries disconnected Before initial use the batteries must be connected To do this 1 Open...

Page 8: ...r to remove the four corner screws that hold the compartment liner in place Fig 5 4 Lift out the compartment liner Fig 6 5 Inside are two sets of connectors The square pair is already plugged in The flat pair connects the batteries Plug the flat pair into each other Fig 7 6 Replace the liner and the screws and close the lid Return unused items to Cable and Manual Storage Fig 4 Cable and Manual Sto...

Page 9: ...HEMACOOLTM Model HMC MIL 1 Operations Manual August 2003 Energy Storage Technologies Inc Dayton Ohio 45459 8 Fig 5 Removing liner screws Fig 6 Lifting out liner Fig 7 Battery connector ...

Page 10: ...or the AC power cord that arrives with the unit stored inside the Cable and Storage Compartment The two fuses 5a and 5b see Appendix C Tools and Parts are in line with this connector internally The larger connector 3 is either for a solar panel array or for employing one of the optional power adapter cables used to run the unit from either 12 VDC or 24 VDC external power Choose which external powe...

Page 11: ...lies and possibly do damage to the unit Fig 9 HemaCool Display 1 Select the temperature you want to operate the unit with the toggle switch on the power panel Fig 8 number 1 The COOL 4 0 control point is ONLY used for storing materials that must be stored above freezing The FREEZE 22 C control point is ONLY used for materials to be stored frozen If the ambient temperature is more than 30 C 86 F th...

Page 12: ...or the unit s initial 24 hour cool down and stabilization period connectors at Fig 8 numbers 2 and 3 Plug the power source into the control and power panel Fig 8 on the electronics end of the unit right side Fig 1 CAUTION Only AC power and optional solar power inputs charge the batteries Though engaged to the same connector as solar power 12 VDC and 24 VDC auxiliary power is applied through an iso...

Page 13: ...am of display during 24 hr stabilization period The temperature within the HemaCool will reach satisfactory levels for storing the payload well before the twenty four hour stabilizing period ends However the unit will not achieve peak energy efficiency until 24 hours of continuous operation has been completed During stabilization the unit s power demand will be above average Therefore it is recomm...

Page 14: ...stored history is one week after which the data is purged and the record begins again The schematic on page 12 shows how the information is displayed for the stabilization period Fig 10 Solar Option If solar power is the only available power source it is recommended the solar panel be allowed to charge the batteries for at least four 4 days before pressing the ON OFF switch Fig 8 number 4 to start...

Page 15: ...d heater operation This happens if the ambient temperature has crossed over to the other side of the control temperature The battery status LED on the right shows GREEN when the battery has 10 or more of charge YELLOW when it has less than 10 of charge and RED when the charge is nearly gone When the unit is operated on AC power the battery status right LED should always illuminate GREEN or change ...

Page 16: ... the unit is operating on AC power and a RED alarm condition occurs that is when temperature or battery voltage is outside its nominal operating range The alarm sounds three times at one second intervals in a cycle that recurs every eighteen seconds The alarm indicates that the payload is in danger and immediate attention is required Typically this means attaching a different applicable available ...

Page 17: ...er never operates if the unit is being used as a freezer o The last character in the top row will be either a c to indicate COOL mode 4 0 C 39 F setting or an f to indicate FREEZE mode 22 C 7 F setting Reading from left to right the bottom row of text alternates each 10 seconds between The Minimum or Maximum temperature measured in the payload compartment within the past week How long ago in days ...

Page 18: ...ium battery with an operating life expectancy of 10 years Preparing Your Pocket PC Use ActiveSync to place a copy of HemaLog exe in the Windows Start Menu folder of the PPC This is accomplished by opening ActiveSync with the PPC in its cradle clicking down to the Start menu opening that then dragging HemaLog exe into it from the HemaLog Software CD After you start the HemaLog program on your PPC y...

Page 19: ... without first deleting the old download file the new data including a new header will be appended to the end of the old file This is to prevent accidental deletion of data However to graph this appended data in Excel or other spreadsheet program you will need to separate the new data by scrolling down to its header then selecting and copying it into a new worksheet To avoid lengthy data files it ...

Page 20: ...been retrieved the software organizes it into a text file This file is placed in the HemaLog folder in the PPC Be certain to note the logger unit ID Number for your refrigerator when you download and save data This number is not the same as the unit serial number The two are kept different to prevent confusion if a repaired HemaCool gets a different logger From left to right the columns of data in...

Page 21: ...versions require you to open the data file in a separate graphing program Additional instructional details for this software are in the Help files that come with HemaLog software and which may be read on your computer Fig 11 PPC IrDA port data collection F HemaCool MAINTENANCE WARNING 1 Disconnect all external power sources before connecting or disconnecting batteries ...

Page 22: ...and debris weekly or when water accumulates inside Clean remove debris see below Check lid gasket for cuts or tears weekly or when water accumulates inside Initiate repair WO Check bottom of inside tub for water accumulation daily in high humidity weekly in dry conditions Remove water see below Check battery terminals for corrosion Initiate a repair WO Keep batteries charged read 14 14 5V on displ...

Page 23: ...lified technician change these should it be necessary see Service and Repair manual Clean Filters To clean the dust filters or the condenser coil open the Electronics Compartment lid Fig 3 page 6 right side The filters are removed by thumbscrews inside the compartment and may be washed in water See Fig 12 below Filters should be checked once a month in normal indoor conditions more often in dusty ...

Page 24: ...maged To inspect the seal open the lid and look for dirt and debris accumulation on the black rubber gasket and along its edges Also check for dirt and debris along the gasket s mating surface inside the unit and clean the unit using a damp sponge if needed Fig 13 and 14 Cleaning with a damp sponge may be done quickly so you don t have to remove the payload to another refrigerator while you do it ...

Page 25: ...back in service If cuts or tears in the seal are found refer the unit to a qualified technician for replacement see Service and Repair Manual Fig 13 Inspecting lid gasket Fig 14 Inspecting gasket mating surface Check For Moisture Accumulation If the unit s seal is compromised see above or if it is opened and closed frequently in a humid environment moisture will accumulate in the bottom of the tub...

Page 26: ...y terminals are visible see Fig 15 Fig 15 Battery terminal locations Keep Batteries Charged The gel cell batteries in this unit require a full charge to maintain their full capacity Allowing a discharged battery to sit without recharging begins to deteriorate its capacity to hold a new charge in as little as a few hours When the unit is plugged into AC power or into a solar panel array its batteri...

Page 27: ... unit power source is correct or if on batteries that they have charge If still failing initiate repair WO for control circuitry Test that side display numbers match measured internal temp 1 C Initiate repair WO for control circuit Check that both side display indicator lamps illuminate Initiate replacement WO for display circuit board Check that both temperature setting indicator lamps on the pow...

Page 28: ... USE These tests must not be conducted with a real payload Real payloads of blood products require particular temperature ranges When you switch control points during this test the temperature will temporarily go outside safe ranges for any blood products In a room temperature environment arrange the dummy load in the HemaCool blood baskets Place the temperature sensor in the middle of the payload...

Page 29: ...the middle of the tub wall at that end you will see the black temperature sensors protruding slightly Place your hand over these until the display shows 6 C or higher The temperature indicator lamp should turn from GREEN to RED within 20 seconds of the temperature change The battery indicator lamps may be tested by disconnecting the unit from external power and allowing the battery to run down You...

Page 30: ... with batteries 135 lbs 61 kgs o Fully loaded 175 lbs 79 kgs Estimated Power Consumption during COOL mode chilling 40W at room temperature 55W at 40 C ambient 104 F Estimated Power Consumption for COOL mode storage only 20W at 40 C ambient 104 F Payload Capacity o Storage Chilling 24 x 450ml units plus 5 x 450ml fresh blood Thermal Barrier in place o Storage Only 2 additional baskets in place of T...

Page 31: ...red by this warranty This limited warranty covers repair or replacement of the unit at EST s discretion In no event shall EST be liable for any indirect special consequential or incidental damages including but not limited to damages for loss of use of equipment loss of revenue loss of product loss of profits or loss of goodwill regardless of whether EST a has been informed of the possibility of s...

Page 32: ... than 6 C 43 F is placed next to it thereby absorbing heat from that object Placed between payload warmer than 6 C 43 F and payload already cooled below 6 C 43 F it mitigates heat flow from the warmer to the cooler payload In use the PCM wall replaces two baskets in the payload area dropping down into their basket flutes in the sides of the payload area liner A warm PCM wall should never be placed...

Page 33: ...HEMACOOLTM Model HMC MIL 1 Operations Manual August 2003 Energy Storage Technologies Inc Dayton Ohio 45459 32 Fig 16 PCM Wall ...

Page 34: ...c HH21 SensiTech TempTale 3 T2100 01 Cellulose sponge for moisture removal and cleaning the lid gasket Replacement Parts and Accessories Item EST Part number OEM part number Line fuses F03A 250V 3A type 100523 Littlefuse 0312003 H AC Power Cord U S 100002 EST assembly AC Power Cord Europe 100626 EST assembly AC Power Cord Britain 100627 EST assembly AC Power Cord Australia 100628 EST assembly HMVV...

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