General purpose refrigerator and freezers (36 pages)
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Blood Bank Refrigerators TSX Series Installation and Operation 327930H01 Rev. C April 2018 Visit us online to register your warranty www.thermofisher.com/labwarranty...
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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.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Models..................1 Safety Precautions ..............2 Unpacking ................4 Packing List................5 General Recommendations............. 6 Temperature Monitoring ............6 Intended Use ................ 6 Operating Standards ............... 7 Unit Specifications .............. 7 Installation ................8 Location ................
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Table of Contents Cleaning the Cabinet Interior ..........33 Cleaning the Condenser Filter ........... 33 Cleaning the Condenser ............. 33 Automatic Defrost ............. 34 Gasket Maintenance ............34 Alarm Battery Maintenance ..........34 Preparation for storage ............34 Troubleshooting..............35 End of Life Care ..............
Refer to Section 6.1 for details on the voltage specifications for the various models. Table 1. Applicable Models Unit Model (*) Thermo Scientific - TSX2304B* A/D/V Thermo Scientific - TSX5004B* A/D/V Thermo Scientific TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators...
Before using it, verify that this product is suitable for its intended use. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators Thermo Scientific...
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WARNING: No equipment that uses an open flame should be placed inside the refrigerator. This will harm the unit, hamper functionality and compromise your safety. CAUTION: Do not use any battery powered or externally-powered equipment in the refrigerator. Thermo Scientific TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators...
Make a written request for inspection to delivering carrier. This must be done within 15 days after delivery. Then file a claim with the carrier. Do not return goods to the manufacturer without written authorization. TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators Thermo Scientific...
If specified on the order, the bag may also include: • QC temperature graph and test log • Calibration information Other items with your unit include: • Power cord • Anti-Tip Bracket Kit • Baskets, Shelves or Drawers • Thermal Bottles Thermo Scientific TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators...
CAUTION: Storage of sealed or unsealed corrosive substances may cause the interior of the unit to corrode. If stored for long periods of time, they could become unsealed due to moisture content of the refrigerator environment. TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators Thermo Scientific...
IEC C19 10.2 A 115V 60Hz/1 14 / 770 199.4 x 96.0 x 143.5 cm 208-230V 4.8 A 50/60Hz/1 353 (779) (78.5 x 37.8 x 56.5 in) (55 per drawer) 208-230V 4.6 A 50/60Hz/1 Thermo Scientific TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators...
Supply voltage must be within ±10% of the unit rated voltage. If cord becomes damaged, replace with a properly rated power supply cord. TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators Thermo Scientific...
Insert the shelf support hangers (included with the manual inside the unit) into the built-in shelf supports (located on the inside walls of the cabinet interior) at the desired locations. Position the shelves on the flat supports (refer to Figure 1). Figure 1. Shelf Support Hanger Thermo Scientific TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators...
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3. Raise the back of the drawer almost to a vertical position and disengage the front mounting clips from the sides. Figure 2. Drawer Removal Label Description Tabs Drawer slide Slot TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators Thermo Scientific...
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2. Slip a small screwdriver under the bottom of the wire clip and pry the clip towards the inside of the refrigerator. Figure 3. Clip Removal 3. Lift up the slide at the front. The slide is free to move from the front pilaster. Thermo Scientific TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators...
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45 degree angle towards the center of the cabinet. 7. Once the slide is seated in the rear pilaster, rotate the slide until it is parallel with the unit wall and insert slide into front pilaster. TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators Thermo Scientific...
Figure 7. Clip Replacement CAUTION: Drawer slides do not require lubrication. Additional lubricant could impede movement of the drawers when lubricant is cold. Thermo Scientific TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators...
The use of this bracket does not prevent the tipping of the refrigerator when not properly installed. Figure 8. Materials Supplied Label Description Bracket Bolts Anchors TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators Thermo Scientific...
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3. Adjusting Bolt in Refrigerator a. Locate 1/2" bolt attached to bottom of cabinet. b. Unscrew 1/2" bolt until there is 1/2" clearance between floor and head of bolt as shown in Figure 9 below. Thermo Scientific TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators...
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Lock the casters. 5. Checking the Installation Check to see if the anti-tip bracket is installed properly by shining light under cabinet and confirming bolt in cabinet is secured by bracket on floor. TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators Thermo Scientific...
There are port holes in the walls of the cabinet to help facilitate routing of independent temperature sensors. Be sure to seal the holes after routing the wires to prevent undesired air exchange. Thermo Scientific TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators...
1. Connect the COMMON terminal on the cabinet switch to the COMMON wire on the alarm. 2a. To get an alarm when the switch contacts open, connect the OPEN ON FAIL terminal on the cabinet to the OPEN ON FAIL wire on the alarm. TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators Thermo Scientific...
2. Check the positions of the shelves, drawers and baskets. If you want to adjust the positions, see instructions in Section 7.4, Section 7.5 and Section 7.6. 3. Verify that the unit is connected to a dedicated circuit. Thermo Scientific TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators...
• For initial product loading and after removing the drawers for cleaning, be sure to load the unit from the bottom drawer up to ensure the drawers are seated properly. TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators Thermo Scientific...
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Startup • Never load the unit above the load limit line. This is important to ensure that air can circulate properly and evenly distribute the temperature throughout the interior. Figure 11. Load Limit Line Thermo Scientific TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators...
For example, suppose that the cabinet temperature setpoint is 4°C and that the warm and cold alarm setpoints are 5.5°C and 2°C. Then the number of bars illuminated indicates cabinet temperature as follows: TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators Thermo Scientific...
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10. Audible alarm - illuminates during warm and cold alarm conditions. 11. Light Switch (glass doors only) - pushbutton switch to toggle the refrigerator light on and off without opening the door. Light will always come on when the door is opened. Thermo Scientific TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators...
Displays second sensor Second Sensor simultaneously and temperature display when buttons are released. temperature hold for 5 seconds ERR is displayed if no lower sensor probe is detected. TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators Thermo Scientific...
4°C operation. Be sure to understand your product requirements prior to making any adjustments to the service parameter values. Call technical support if you have any questions prior to making any adjustments to service parameter values. Thermo Scientific TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators...
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Temperature Ambient Probe Press Scan ( Anb Prb Displays ambient probe temperature in deck (Read only). Tempearature Lower Display Displays the lower bottle probe temperature (Read Press Scan ( d lo Prb only). Probe TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators Thermo Scientific...
4°C. It is advisable to call Technical Service before changing setpoints. 9.6 Safety Trip The Blood Bank refrigerators are equipped with a safety trip which prevents product from freezing in the event of loss of temperature control. Thermo Scientific TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators...
During a low battery condition, the low battery icon will illuminate. The alarms can be reset by pressing and holding the simultaneously. TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators Thermo Scientific...
Note The recorder may not respond until the system reaches temperatures within the recorder’s range. Figure 13. Chart Recorder Label Description Pressure Sensitive Chart Buttons Imprinting Stylus Reference Mark Hub-Nut and Retaining Wire Chart Thermo Scientific TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators...
The LED indicator glows continuously when main power is functioning and the battery is charged. When the battery is low, the LED flashes to indicate that the battery needs to be changed. TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators Thermo Scientific...
(#1 and #2 from Figure 13) for 5 seconds. Note The stylus does not begin to move until the button is held for 5 seconds. Thermo Scientific TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators...
Label Description Rear of Unit 16.5V Supply Negative Controller and/or Indicator Customer Provided System Temperature Transmitter Negative Terminal Strip Note The building management system load wiring must have a resistance less than 340 ohms. TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators Thermo Scientific...
CAUTION: Never clean around the condensers with your fingers. Some surfaces are sharp. The condenser is located in the top rear of the machine compartment. To clean the condenser, complete the following steps: 1. Disconnect the power. 2. Remove the filter. Thermo Scientific TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators...
322533H01. 12.7 Preparation for If the unit is going to be stored in an off condition, allow the unit to warm up and dry out with the door open before moving into storage. storage TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators Thermo Scientific...
Section 12.5 seal following instrucitons in Unit is warm Perimeter Heater is This is a normal function of the unit and is a result of the perimeter heater to around door reduce condensation. frame Thermo Scientific TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators...
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"E05" on display Check for loose probe connector. Replace ambient probe. Failure Upper Bottle Probe "Err" on display Check for loose probe connector. Replace upper bottle probe. Failure Lost “---” on display Call customer service. Communication TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators Thermo Scientific...
2. Remove the cabinet door to help prevent entrapment inside of a unit. 3. Have a certified technician remove the refrigerant and compressor, then drain the compressor and oil from the system. Dispose of components following local regulations. Thermo Scientific TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators...
WARRANT THAT THE PRODUCTS ARE ERROR-FREE OR WILL ACCOMPLISH ANY PARTICULAR RESULT. THERMO FISHER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES TO LOST PROFITS OR LOSS OF PRODUCTS. TSX Blood Bank Refrigerators Thermo Scientific...
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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE: 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 or call: Phone Numbers Sales Service North America...
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