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Congratulations! You have made an excellent choice. JULABO thanks you for the trust you have placed in us. This operating manual has been designed to help you gain an understanding of the operation and possible applications of our immersion coolers. For optimal utilization of all functions, we recommend that you thoroughly study this manual prior to beginning operation.
(bath fluid). 1.1. Description The JULABO immersion coolers FT200, FT 400 and FT900 are employed to cool liquids for working temperatures ranging from +50 °C to -90 °C, such as in: Dewar vessels, beakers, or other containers in conjunction with heating circulators for continuous countercooling or for dry-ice substitution.
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Operator responsibility – Safety instructions If you have any questions concerning the operation of your unit or the information in this manual, please contact us! Contact JULABO GmbH Tel. +49 (0) 7823 / 51-0 Fax +49 (0) 7823 / 24 91 Eisenbahnstraße 45 info.de@julabo.com...
When using hazardous materials or materials that could become hazardous, the operator must affix the enclosed safety labels (1 + 2) to the front of the unit so they are highly visible: Warning label W00: Colors: yellow, black Danger area. Attention! Observe instructions. (operating manual, safety data sheet) Mandatory label M018: Colors: blue, white...
24 months, limited to a maximum of 10 000 working hours. To apply for this extended warranty the user must register the unit on the JULABO web site www.julabo.com, indicating the serial no. The extended warranty will apply from the date of JULABO GmbH’s original invoice.
2.4. Technical specifications FT200 FD200 Temperature range °C -20 … +30 10 … +30 Cooling capacity °C 0 -30 (medium ethanol) 0.25 0.15 0.04 0.22 0.18 Refrigerant R134a R134a Recommanded flow rate l/min ----- 2 - 3 Freezing protection °C ----- Immerson probe (Lxdia.)
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Operator responsibility – Safety instructions Environmental conditions according to IEC 61 010-1: Use indoors only. Altitude up to 2000 m - normal zero. Ambient temperature: see Technical specifications Humidity: Max. relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to +31 °C, linear decrease down to 50% relative humidity at a temperature of +40 °C Max.
Safety notes for the user 4.1. Explanation of safety notes In addition to the safety warnings listed above, warnings are posted throughout the manual. These warnings are designated by an exclamation mark inside an equilateral triangle. “Warning of a dangerous situation (Attention! Please follow the documentation).”...
Safety notes for the user 4.3. Safety instructions Follow the safety instructions to avoid personal injury and property damage. Also, the valid safety instructions for workplaces must be followed. • Only connect the unit to a power socket with an earthing contact (PE – protective earth)! •...
Preparations 5.1. Installation • Place the unit on an even surface on a pad made of non- flammable material. • Press down the castor levers on model FT900. • The instrument should be set up at a frost-proof and dry location. •...
6.2. Switching On • The immersion cooler is turned on and off with the mains switch. (1). The control light in the switch will illuminate. The immersion probe – as part of the cooling circuit – should not be exposed to bath temperatures above the working temperature of the immersion cooler.
Service and repair work may be performed only by authorized electricians. Prevent humidity from entering into the immersion cooler. JULABO coolers are designed for continuous operation under normal conditions. Periodic maintenance is not required.
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Clean the outside of the unit using a wet cloth and low surface tension water. Repairs Before asking for a service technician or returning a JULABO instrument for repair, please contact an authorized JULABO service station. When returning the unit: •...
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