Helmer i Series Operation Manual
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- Page 1 Freezer Operation Manual i.Series ® and Horizon Series™ - Upright Laboratory i.Series iLF120 iLF125 Horizon Series HLF120 HLF125 Plasma Storage i.Series iPF120 iPF125 Horizon Series HPF120 HPF125 360369/A 360139-D/D...
- Page 2 Helmer Scientific. Helmer Scientific assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the informational content contained in this material. For the purpose of clarity, Helmer Scientific considers only the most recent revision of this document to be valid.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Contents About this Manual ....................4 Safety Precautions and Symbols . - Page 4 Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ 360369/A...
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Page 5: About This Manual
Task Indicates procedures which need to be followed. Note Provides useful information regarding a procedure or operating technique when using Helmer Scientific products. NOTICE Advises the user against initiating an action or creating a situation which could result in damage to equipment;... -
Page 6: General Recommendations
♦ Avoid removing electrical service panels and access panels unless so instructed. ♦ Use manufacturer supplied power cords only. CAUTION Decontaminate parts prior to sending for service or repair. Contact Helmer or your distributor for decontamination instructions and a Return Authorization Number. General Recommendations Intended Use Helmer freezers are intended for the storage of blood products and other medical and scientific products. -
Page 7: Installation
2. Ensure freezer is level. Note Helmer recommends the use of leveling feet. Contact Helmer Technical Service for parts and instruction. Temperature Probes A probe bottle along with a container of propylene glycol have been provided with this unit. The propylene glycol is mixed with water to create a solution which simulates the product stored in the freezer. -
Page 8: Chart Recorder (If Included)
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Fill Temperature Probe Bottle Note Use approximately 4 oz. (120 mL) of product simulation solution (1:1 ratio of water to propylene glycol). Propylene glycol is included in freezer box. - Page 9 Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Install / Replace Chart Paper Note For accurate temperature reading, ensure the current time is aligned with the time line groove when the chart knob is fully tightened.
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Page 10: I.series ® Operation
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ i.Series Operation ® Initial Power-Up 1. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet that meets the electrical requirements on the product specification label. 2. Turn the AC power switch ON. -
Page 11: Operation
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ If an alarm sounds, temporarily mute the alarm by touching the Mute button. Home screen - alarm muted Mute icon Note Active alarms are displayed on the Home screen. If an alarm condition other than High Temperature occurs, refer to the service manual for troubleshooting. -
Page 12: Change Temperature Setpoint
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Change Temperature Setpoint Note The Temperature Setpoint toggle button can be accessed from either the initial Settings screen or the Device Control Settings screen. > >Enter the Settings password. Select Temperature Setpoints. Touch + or – on spin box to change value. -
Page 13: Active Alarms
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Active Alarms Home screen with active alarm Table 1. i.Series Active Alarms Alarm Description Primary Monitor Probe High Temp Primary monitor probe reading is above high temperature alarm setpoint... -
Page 14: Mute And Disable Active Alarms
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Mute and Disable Active Alarms Audible alarms may be muted by touching the Mute icon to set delay. Touching the Mute icon repeatedly will increase the Mute timer incrementally. -
Page 15: Min/Max Temperature Monitoring
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Min/Max Temperature Monitoring The Min/Max temperature display provides the highest and lowest Primary Monitor probe temperature reading since the last system reset (power-on event) or manually-initiated reset. Touch the Reset icon to the right of the display to manually reset. -
Page 16: I.series ® Access Control (Optional)
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ i.Series Access Control (Optional) ® Allows user-specific secure access to the freezer. Notes • During a power failure, the optional Access Control lock will remain locked until battery power is depleted or until the back-up battery key switch is switched OFF. -
Page 17: Horizon Series™ Operation
• This feature is standard on Horizon Series™ models with serial numbers of 2015494 or higher. Some exceptions may exist. For confirmation on your unit, please contact Helmer Technical Service. • This feature only applies to the Monitor temperature probe. -
Page 18: Set Parameter Values
Release SET button. The new setting is saved. Press and hold the Up and Down Arrows simultaneously for 3 seconds to exit program mode. Note Contact Helmer Technical Service to set Hysteresis values. Table 3. Parameter Values Parameter Visual Indicator... -
Page 19: Set Temperature Units
Hysteresis helps control the refrigeration based on the control probe temperature reading and the set point and should not be changed from the default setting. NOTICE Control Sensor Offset and Hysteresis are factory-preset and should not be changed. Contact Helmer Technical Service for instructions regarding changing these values. Set Alarm Setpoints (Parameters) 1. -
Page 20: Mute And Disable Audible Alarms
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Mute and Disable Audible Alarms Note Muting audible alarms does not disable alarm lamps or signals sent through the remote alarm interface. ♦ Press Down Arrow (Mute) to mute audible alarms. -
Page 21: Horizon Series ™ Access Control (Optional)
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Horizon Series Access Control (Optional) ™ Allows user-specific secure access to the freezer. Notes • During a power failure, the optional Access Control lock will remain locked until battery power is depleted or until the back-up battery key switch is switched OFF. -
Page 22: Product Specifications
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Product Specifications Operating Standards These units are designed to operate under the following environmental conditions: ♦ Indoor use only ♦ Altitude (maximum): 2000 m ♦ Ambient temperature range: 15 °C to 32 °C ♦... - Page 23 Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Table 7. Plasma Storage Freezer Specifications Dimensions W x H x D in. (mm) Net Wt. Cu. Ft/ Model Voltage Code Amps Liters Cabinet Door Shelves Exterior lbs (kg) 115 V 60 Hz Single hinged 30.75 x 80 x 32.5...
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Page 24: Compliance
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Compliance Regulatory Compliance This product is certified to applicable UL and CSA standards by a NRTL This device complies with the requirements of directive 93/42/EEC concerning Medical Devices, 0086 as amended by 2007/47/EC. -
Page 25: Preventive Maintenance
Electrical Compartment • Inspect electrical components and wiring terminals in the electrical box for discoloration. Contact Helmer Technical Service if any discoloration is found. • Inspect all wiring for terminals for secure connection. Tighten wiring terminal connections as necessary. -
Page 26: I.series ® Parts
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Appendix A i.Series Parts ® Table 9. i.Series Parts and Description Letter Description Letter Description Temperature Chart Recorder * Condenser grill Door lock Drain line fan control... -
Page 27: Horizon Series™ Parts
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Appendix B Horizon Series™ Parts Table 10. Horizon Series Parts and Description Letter Description Letter Description Temperature Chart Recorder Roll out basket Door lock Condenser grill Temperature monitor and control... - Page 28 Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Notes 360369/A...
- Page 29 Helmer Scientific 14400 Bergen Boulevard, Noblesville, IN 46060 USA 360369/A Copyright © 2016 Helmer, Inc.
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