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NeoCool Circulator
Model
CF301
Instruction Manual
- Second Edition -
 Thank you for choosing the CF301 NeoCool
circulator from Yamato Scientific Co., Ltd.
 For proper equipment operation, please read
this instruction manual thoroughly before
use. Always keep equipment documentation
safe and close at hand for convenient future
reference.
Warning
Read instruction manual warnings and
cautions carefully and completely before
proceeding.
Yamato Scientific America Inc.
Santa Clara,CA
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Printed on recycled paper.

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  • Page 1 CF301 Instruction Manual - Second Edition -  Thank you for choosing the CF301 NeoCool circulator from Yamato Scientific Co., Ltd.  For proper equipment operation, please read this instruction manual thoroughly before use. Always keep equipment documentation safe and close at hand for convenient future reference.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................. 1  Explanation of Safety Symbols ..................1  Symbol Glossary ......................2  Warnings & Cautions ....................3 2. PRE-OPERATION PROCEDURES ............5  Installation Precautions ....................5  Installation Procedure ....................10 3. COMPONENT NAMES & FUNCTIONS ..........12 ...
  • Page 4: Explanation Of Safety Symbols

    1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Explanation of Safety Symbols A Word Regarding Symbols Various symbols are provided throughout this text and on equipment to ensure safe operation. Failure to comprehend the operational hazards and risks associated with these symbols may lead to adverse results as explained below.
  • Page 5: Symbol Glossary

    1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Symbol Glossary Warning General Danger!: High Danger!: Danger!: Moving Danger!: Blast Warning Voltage Extremely Hot Parts Hazard Caution Caution: Do Not Caution: Caution: Burn Caution: May General Caution Heat Without Shock Hazard! Hazard! Leak Water! Water! Caution: Water Caution: Toxic Only Chemicals...
  • Page 6: Warnings & Cautions

    1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Warnings & Cautions WARNING! Never operate equipment near combustible gases/fumes. Do not install or operate CF301 unit near flammable or explosive gases/fumes. Unit is NOT fire or blast resistant. Negligent use could cause a fire/explosion. See “List of Hazardous Substances” (P.27). Always ground equipment.
  • Page 7 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Warnings & Cautions CAUTION! DO NOT operate equipment during thunderstorms. In the event of a thunderstorm, terminate operation and turn off main power switch (ELB) immediately. A direct lightning strike may cause damage to equipment, or result in fire or electric shock. DO NOT touch coolant.
  • Page 8: Pre-Operation Procedures

    Ground adapter Resistance Max. 100Ω) is required in Japan. ● Insert grounded plug into ground adapter. Contact a local dealer, electrician, or Yamato Connect grounding wire (green) from ground Sales office for location-specific electrical adapter to a ground terminal. requirements.
  • Page 9 2. PRE-OPERATION PROCEDURES Installation Precautions 3. Place in a location free of flammables and explosives. ・ Never place or operate near flammables or explosives. BE units are NOT fire or blast resistant. Simply switching the main power switch (ELB) “ON” or “OFF” can produce a spark, which could relay during operation, causing a fire or explosion when near flammable or explosive fluids, chemicals or...
  • Page 10 2. PRE-OPERATION PROCEDURES Installation Precautions 6. Place in a dry location. Place unit where it will be free from liquid spray and other moisture. Failure to do so may result in control mechanisms becoming wet, causing malfunction, electrical shock and/or fire. CAUTION! 7.
  • Page 11  Turn off main power switch (ELB) immediately and disconnect from facility terminal or outlet, if power cable becomes partially severed or damaged in any way. Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock. Contact a local dealer or Yamato sales office for information about replacing power cable if it is damaged.
  • Page 12 If objective temperature is less than 10°C, use an antifreeze solution, such as Naiburain. ⌘ DO NOT use purified and/or deionized water as coolant. The ready-to-use Raku-raku line of Naiburain solutions from Yamato Scientific is recommended. Contact a local dealer or Yamato sales office to purchase Raku-raku Naiburain solutions. Product Concentration Min. STD...
  • Page 13: Installation Procedure

    2. PRE-OPERATION PROCEDURES Installation Procedure 1. Move unit into position.  CF301 models have rubber feet. Be sure to place unit where all four feet come into contact with the floor. 2. Check drain/overflow caps.  Check to make sure that drain and overflow ports are capped. Drain Cap Overflow Cap 3.
  • Page 14 2. PRE-OPERATION PROCEDURES Installation Procedure 5. Connect power cable.  Be sure power switch, refrigeration switch and pump switch are turned "OFF", then plug power cable into outlet. 6. Select coolant.  Refer to reference data on P.17. 7. Add coolant. ...
  • Page 15: Component Names & Functions

    3. COMPONENT NAMES & FUNCTIONS Main Unit Overview Reservoir Cover Coolant Reservoir Rating, Production & Warning Stickers Control Panel Intake Filter Power Switch (ELB) Rubber Foot Outlet w/hose fitting & stop valve (φ10.5mm) Return Drain w/hose fitting (φ10.5mm) Power Cable Overflow w/plug - 12 -...
  • Page 16: Control Panel

    3. COMPONENT NAMES & FUNCTIONS Control Panel ③ PUMP REFRIG ② ① Item Function Control temperature of coolant reservoir with SEL key and ① Temperature controller up/down arrow keys. (Range: -20 to 30°C) ② Refrigeration switch Turns refrigeration system ON/OFF. ③...
  • Page 17: Operation Procedure

    4. OPERATION PROCEDURE Main Operation 1. Turn "ON" main power switch (ELB). 2. Set temperature. Press “SEL”. The SV indication lamp illuminates. Set desired temperature using “▲▼”. Press “SEL” once again after temperature has been set and confirmed. 3. Turn on refrigeration system. After confirming that C1 indicator lamp (control 入...
  • Page 18: Cooling Curves (Reference Data)

    4. OPERATION PROCEDURE Cooling Curves (Reference Data) The following graphs show cooling capacity and characteristics. Findings may vary with external device, external temperature, etc. Use graph values as reference only. Analysis provisions (cooling capacity, cooling characteristics) ・ Room temperature: 23°C, external load: none, power supply: 100V AC ・...
  • Page 19: Flow Rate/Lift Curves (Reference Data)

    4. OPERATION PROCEDURE Flow Rate/Lift Curves (Reference Data) Flow Rate vs. Lift curve (based on hose fitting size of Φ10.5mm) Tap Water at 20°C Input Power:100V 50Hz Input Power:100V 60Hz Flow Rate (liters/min.) 60% Ethylene Glycol Solution at 20°C Input power:100V 50Hz Input Power:100V 60Hz Flow Rate (liters/min.) - 16 -...
  • Page 20: Choosing Coolant For Low-Temp Applications (Reference Data)

    4. OPERATION PROCEDURE Choosing Coolant for Low-Temp Applications (Reference Data) An anti-freeze coolant solution is required for applications below 10°C. Naiburain® products are recommended. Select concentration based on working temperatures below 10°C. See “Handling Precautions” on P.18. Ethylene Glycol Ethanol (Warning: LOW FLASH POINT!) Characteristics Characteristics Boiling Point...
  • Page 21: Handling Precautions

    If unit begins emitting smoke or abnormal odors for reasons unknown, turn off main power (ELB) immediately, disconnect power cable from power supply, and contact a local dealer or Yamato sales office for assistance. Continued use without addressing abnormalities may cause fire or electric shock, resulting in serious injury or death.
  • Page 22 Hose replacement. Replacing silicone hoses approximately once every two years or when hoses become discolored is recommended. Contact a local dealer or Yamato sales office for replacements. Changing coolants. When changing to a different type of coolant, be sure to drain previous coolant from reservoir and lines completely before adding new coolant.
  • Page 23: Inspection & Maintenance

    6. INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE WARNING!  Turn off ELB and disconnect power cable before conducting inspection and maintenance, unless otherwise necessary.  Inspect and perform maintenance on unit when coolant in reservoir is at room temperature.  Do not attempt to disassemble unit. ...
  • Page 24 Dust, hair, algae, mineral deposits and other substances may accumulate in circulation pump, if the above guidelines are not observed, resulting in decreased pump performance, malfunction or failure. Contact a local dealer or Yamato sales office for further assistance. - 21 -...
  • Page 25: Storage & Disposal

    Dispose of or recycle this unit in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner. Yamato Scientific Co., Ltd. strongly recommends disassembling unit, as far as is possible, in order to separate parts and recycle them in contribution to preserving the global environment.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    8. TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Table Symptom Possible Causes  Power cable is not properly connected to outlet. Temperature controller light does not  Power failure in progress. illuminate.  Main power switch (ELB) is turned “OFF”  Condenser fins need cleaning. ...
  • Page 27: Service & Repair

    Requests for Repair When a problem occurs, terminate operation immediately, turn off main power switch (ELB) and disconnect power cable. Contact a local dealer or Yamato sales office for assistance. The following information is required for all repairs. ● Model name ●...
  • Page 28: Specifications

    10. SPECIFICATIONS Model CF301 Circulation system Closed-loop circulation Operational external temperature range 5 to 35°C Temperature setting range -20 to room temp Approx. 450W (387kcal) at10°C Refrigeration capacity ⌘ 2 Approx. 360W (309kcal) at 0°C (AC100V 50Hz) (kcal/h・W・liquid temp) 270W (232kcal) at -10°C 50Hz: Approx.
  • Page 29: Wiring Diagram

    Start condenser Pump switch FM1/FM2 Fan motor Relay Refrigeration unit Pump Transformer Terminal Over load protector Replacement Items Item Part No. Specification No. Manufacturer Filter CF30140200 CF301-40200 Yamato Drain Cap CF30140190 CF301-40190 Yamato Overflow Cap FE72T41000 FE72T-41000 Yamato - 26 -...
  • Page 30: List Of Hazardous Substances

    12. LIST OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES Never process any explosive, flammable samples and also samples contained with those substances. ①Nitroglycol, Glycerine trinitrate, Cellulose Nitrate and other explosive nitrate esters ②Trinitrobenzen, Trinitrotoluene, Picric Acid and other explosive nitro compounds ③Acetyl Hydroperoxide, Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide, Benzoyl Peroxide and other organic peroxides ④Metallic Azide, including Sodium Azide, etc.
  • Page 31 Always operate equipment in strict compliance to the handling and operation procedures set forth by this instruction manual. Yamato Scientific Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for malfunction, damage, injury or death resulting from negligent equipment use. Never attempt to disassemble, repair or perform any procedure on CF301 unit which is not expressly mandated by this manual.

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