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- Page 1 Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers Revco RDE Series, Forma Series, HERAfreeze HDE Series and Thermo Scientific TDE Series Installation and Operation 329712H02 • Revision A • March 2019...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT Read this instruction manual. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual can result in damage to the unit, injury to operating personnel, and poor equipment performance. CAUTION All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel. Material in this manual is for informational purposes only.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Models................. 1 Safety Considerations ..........2 Unpacking ..............3 Packing List ............. 3 General Recommendations.......... 4 Temperature Monitoring ........... 4 General Usage ............4 Initial Loading ............4 Battery Door Opening / Closing........ 4 Operating Standards............ 5 Electrical Specifications ..........5 Installation.............. - Page 4 Power Down ............11 Backup System (Optional)..........12 CO2 and LN2 Precautions ........12 Installation ..............12 Start Up ..............13 Operation ..............13 Chart Recorders (Optional)........... 14 Set Up and Operation ..........14 Changing Chart Paper..........14 Calibration Adjustment ..........14 Maintenance ..............
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Page 5: Models
Voltage (*) Forma - FDExxx86L* 300 / 400 / 500 / 600 A / D / V Thermo Scientific –TDExxx86L* 300 / 400 / 500 / 600 A / D / V HERAfreeze – HDExxx86L* 300 / 400 / 500 / 600... -
Page 6: Safety Considerations
Safety Considerations In this manual, the following symbols and conventions are Below are important safety precautions that apply to this used: product: Use this product only in the way described in the This symbol used alone indicates important product literature and in this manual. Before using operating instructions which reduce the risk of it, verify that this product is suitable for its injury or poor performance of the unit. -
Page 7: Unpacking
Unpacking At delivery, examine the exterior for physical damage while the carrier’s representative is present. If exterior damage is present, carefully unpack and inspect the unit and all accessories for damage. If there is no exterior damage, unpack and inspect the equipment within five days of delivery. -
Page 8: General Recommendations
General Recommendations Temperature Monitoring Battery Door Opening / Closing To open the grille door, pull the door from the top right corner IMPORTANT NOTE: Thermo Fisher Scientific as shown in the figure below. recommends the use of a redundant and To close the grille door, push the door against frame to hold independent temperature monitoring system so latch in position. -
Page 9: Operating Standards
Operating Standards The freezers described in this manual are classified for use as stationary equipment in a Pollution Degree 2 and Over voltage Category II environment. These units are designed to operate under the following environmental conditions: • Indoor use •... -
Page 10: Installation
Installation CAUTION: Never remove or disable the grounding prong from the service cord plug. If the prong is removed, the warranty is invalidated. WARNING: Do not exceed the electrical rating Leveling printed on the data plate located on the lower left side of the unit. -
Page 11: Pressure Equalization Port
• Door ramp alignment feature Installing the Remote Alarm Connector CAUTION: When moving the freezer, always grasp cabinet surfaces; never pull the freezer by the latch handle. The remote alarm contacts are located on the back of the freezer above and to the left of the power switch. After installing the wiring from the remote alarm to the connector, Opening the Door install the connector to the freezer micro-board. - Page 12 Reference: AABB - Technical Manual 17th Ed., page 273,274. STANDARDS FOR TISSUE BANKING 14th Ed., Section E, E3.300, E3.310, Table E3.331. Note for clarity: The ‘Bone’ is the Osteoarticular Graft, a weight bearing allograft with intact articular surfaces, consisting of a joint with associated soft tissue and bone.
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Page 13: Operation
Operation The control panel consists of the 5 touch-point buttons Initial Start Up located on the right side of the display. To start the freezer, complete the following steps: Alarm Bell – This icon indicates visual and 1. Plug the freezer into the power outlet. audible alarm that accompanies various alarm states. -
Page 14: Settings
trol setpoint. For more information, refer to Backup • Adjust the setting to desired temperature or value using the plus or minus buttons System (Optional). The message panel on the top indicates freezer health status • Press the checkmark button to save the new and the various alarm or warning states. -
Page 15: Power Down
Power Down To power down the ULT, first turn the breaker switch, located at the rear of the freezer, to the off position. Once the switch is in the off position, the display will show "OFF" followed by "YES" and then "NO" in 2 second intervals. The checkmark will also be illuminated while "YES"... -
Page 16: Backup System (Optional)
Backup System (Optional) For all ultra-low temperature cold storage products, we CAUTION: When closing the cylinder valve, recommend the use of a backup system (BUS) for the make sure that the injection solenoid is energized security of your samples. to allow all the liquid to bleed off instead of being trapped in the supply hose. -
Page 17: Start Up
• Add 2 wraps of Teflon tape clockwise to the 1/4” Operation NPT fitting (on the nipple) when viewed from the threads. Tighten the NPT fittings approximately 2 The backup system can run for a minimum of 24 hours on turns from finger tight (approximately 720°). -
Page 18: Chart Recorders (Optional)
Chart Recorders (Optional) Panel-mounted six-inch seven-day recorders are available as CAUTION: Do not use sharp or pointed objects options for all freezer models except for the smaller (300 and to depress the chart buttons. This may cause 400 box capacity) models. permanent damage to the recorder. -
Page 19: Maintenance
Maintenance Defrosting the Freezer WARNING: Unauthorized repair of your freezer will invalidate your warranty. Contact Technical Defrost the freezer once per year or whenever the ice buildup Service. See Contact Information for phone exceeds 3/8”. To defrost, complete the following steps: numbers. -
Page 20: Maintenance Schedule
Battery Specification: Rechargeable sealed lead-acid battery, 12 V, 7.0 Amp Hr. Replacement batteries can be purchased directly from Thermo Fisher Scientific. Figure 6. Battery Specification Maintenance Schedule Regular maintenance is important to keep the unit working properly. Inspect/clean as directed in the manual. Item Interval To maintain proper closure of inner... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide This section is a guide to troubleshoot general operational problems. Problem Cause Solution Unit warming. Allow ample time to recover from loading warm product. Warm load / Over load. Do not overload cabinet. Refer Initial Loading in user Unit set to –80°C but can’t manual for loading procedures. - Page 22 Problem Cause Solution Never connect unit to overloaded power source. Always Shared power source. use a dedicated (separate) circuit. Unit plugged into wrong Plug the unit into proper power source to deliver correct power outlet. voltage. Your unit must be properly grounded in conformity with Unit tripping the circuit national and local electrical codes.
- Page 23 Problem Cause Solution Customers performing on-site temperature calibration may observe as much as a 2°C variation when an external Cabinet temperature Problem with temperature probe is placed next to the freezer control probe. This displayed doesn’t match validation/calibration. variation is normal due to optimisation of the control with actual temperature.
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Page 24: Error Codes
Error Codes Error Code Description Undefined model Firmware Build Incompatible Control Probe Failure Heat Exchanger Probe Failure Power Failure Failure to Reach Setpoint BUS Battery Failure System Battery Failure Lost Communication Failure (Main to UI) Lost Communication Failure (BUS) Stuck Button Ambient Probe Failure 20 | Error Codes... -
Page 25: Warranty
Be sure to register your warranty online: www.thermofisher.com/labwarranty THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC USA FREEZER WARRANTY FOR Revco RDE series, Forma FDE series, HERAfreeze HDE series and Thermo Scientific TDE series The Warranty Period starts two weeks from the date your equipment is shipped from our facility. This allows for shipping time so the warranty will go into effect at approximately the same time your equipment is delivered. -
Page 26: Warranty (International)
Warranty (International) THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC FREEZER INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY FOR Revco RDE series, Forma FDE series, HERAfreeze HDE series and Thermo Scientific TDE series The Warranty Period starts two months from the date your equipment is shipped from our facility. This allows for shipping time so the warranty will go into effect at approximately the same time your equipment is delivered. -
Page 27: Appendix A: Alarm Summary
Appendix A: Alarm Summary Alarm Summary Warning Remote Alarm Message Description Icon Alarm Event The freezer temperature has exceeded the warm alarm set point. Warm Alarm Thermometer Prolonged door openings and warm product loading may cause warm alarms. The freezer temperature has exceeded the cold alarm set Cold Alarm Thermometer point. - Page 28 Alarm Summary Warning Remote Alarm Message Description Icon Alarm Event Invalid Control Model Alarm. Contact service to ensure the correct model is selected for the system to avoid cargo Wrong Model Alarm Wrench loss. Display will intermittently show "E00". Firmware build indicates incompatibility that can result in Firmware Build modules to be non-coherent.
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Page 30: Contact Information
Contact Information Thermo Fisher Scientific products are backed by a global technical support team ready to support your applications. We offer cold storage accessories, including remote alarms, temperature recorders, and validation services. Visit www.thermofisher.com/cold or call: Countries Sales North America +1 866 984 3766 India toll free 1800 22 8374...