Helmer i Series Operation Manual
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- Page 1 Refrigerator Operation Manual ® i.Series and Horizon Series™ - Pass- Thru Pharmacy i.Series iPR225, iPR456 Horizon Series HPR225, HPR456 Blood Bank i.Series iB225, iB456 Horizon Series HB225, HB456 360378/C 360378/A/C...
- Page 2 , Horizon Series™, and Rel.i™ are registered trademarks or trademarks ® of Helmer, Inc. in the United States of America. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Helmer, Inc., doing business as (DBA) Helmer Scientific and Helmer.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Pass-Thru Refrigerator Operation Manual ® ™ Contents About this Manual ....................4 Safety Precautions and Symbols . - Page 4 Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Pass-Thru Refrigerator Operation Manual ® ™ 360378/C...
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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
♦ Ensure biological materials are stored safely, in accordance with all applicable organizational, regulatory, and legal requirements. ♦ The refrigerator is not considered to be a storage cabinet for flammable or hazardous materials. 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 refrigerators are intended for the storage of blood products and other medical and scientific products. -
Page 7: Installation
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Pass-Thru Refrigerator Operation Manual ® ™ Installation Location ♦ Has a grounded outlet meeting the electrical requirements listed on the product specification label. ♦ Is clear of direct sunlight, high temperature sources, and heating and air conditioning vents. ♦ Minimum 8“ (203 mm) above. ♦ Meets limits specified for ambient temperature (15˚C to 32˚C) and relative humidity. ♦ Clearance above the clean room side may be 0”. - Page 8 Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Pass-Thru Refrigerator Operation Manual ® ™ Primary Monitor Probe The primary monitor probe is located in the top right corner of the refrigerator (as accessed from the clean room side). Primary monitor probe with optional chart recorder probe Secondary Probe The secondary probe is located in the lower right corner of the refrigerator.
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Page 9: Chart Recorder (If Included)
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Pass-Thru Refrigerator Operation Manual ® ™ Chart Recorder (If Included) Note For complete information, refer to the Temperature Chart Recorder Operation and Service Manual provided with this unit. The chart recorder has a back-up battery system enabling a period of continuous operation if power is lost. Battery life varies by manufacturer as well as voltage level remaining. - Page 10 Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Pass-Thru Refrigerator 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 11: I.series ® Operation
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Pass-Thru Refrigerator 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. 3. Turn the Back-up battery switch ON. Note The Start screen is displayed when the i.C is powered on. -
Page 12: Operation
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Pass-Thru Refrigerator Operation Manual ® ™ Operation Notes • Refer to the i.C User Guide for complete information regarding the i.C User Interface. • The i.C³ Home screen displays temperature and alarm information, and provides icons to gain access to other functions of the i.C³. -
Page 13: Set Alarm Parameters
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Pass-Thru Refrigerator Operation Manual ® ™ Set Alarm Parameters > > Enter the Settings password. Scroll down to select Alarm Settings. Touch minus (-) or plus (+) on spin box to set each alarm parameter. -
Page 14: Active Alarms
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Pass-Thru Refrigerator 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 15: Light Operation
Zoom Information Display Brightness Defrost Log Forward/Back i.C³ Applications Icon Transfer Alarm Conditions Battery Power Settings Download Cancel Test * = units with serial numbers prior to 2044369. Some exceptions may apply. Contact Helmer Technical Service at techservice@helmerinc.com for details. 360378/C... -
Page 16: Min/Max Temperature Monitoring
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Pass-Thru Refrigerator 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 17: I.lock™ Interlock Feature (Optional - Pharmacy Models Only)
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Pass-Thru Refrigerator Operation Manual ® ™ i.Lock™ Interlock Feature (Optional - Pharmacy models only) The i.Lock™ Interlock feature is an electronically-activated magnetic lock which prohibits doors on opposite sides of the unit from being opened at the same time. This feature minimizes the risk of contaminating product or allowing airborne particulates to transfer from the uncontrolled side (ante-room or “dirty”... -
Page 18: Horizon Series™ Operation
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Pass-Thru Refrigerator Operation Manual ® ™ Horizon 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. 3. Install 9 V back-up battery located on top of unit. 4. Press Down Arrow (Mute) if high temperature alarm sounds. -
Page 19: Change Temperature Setpoint
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Pass-Thru Refrigerator Operation Manual ® ™ View recorded temperature timer Notes • The timer denotes the period of time that has elapsed. It does not display the time at which a minimum or maximum temperature occurred. -
Page 20: Set Parameter Values
Control Sensor Offset and Hysteresis The control sensor affects the reading of the control probe temperature and therefore the actual temperature of the refrigerator. This should not be adjusted from the original setting unless directed by Helmer Technical Service. 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. -
Page 21: Set Alarm Setpoints (Parameters)
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Pass-Thru Refrigerator Operation Manual ® ™ Set Alarm Setpoints (Parameters) 1. Press and hold the Up and Down Arrows simultaneously for 3 seconds to enter program mode. 2. The LED Display will show ˚C or ˚F to indicate Celsius or Fahrenheit. 3. Press SEL until HIGH TEMP or LOW TEMP and MONITOR lamps flash. 4. Hold SET, then press Up or Down Arrow to change the setpoint. -
Page 22: Product Specifications
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Pass-Thru Refrigerator 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 Pass-Thru Refrigerator Operation Manual ® ™ Table 6. Blood Bank Refrigerator Specifications Dimensions W x H x D in. (mm) Net Wt. Cu. Ft/ lbs (kg) Model Voltage Code Amps Liters Cabinet Door Drawers Exterior 115V 60 Hz 9.25 Single 26.5...
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Page 24: Compliance
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Pass-Thru Refrigerator Operation Manual ® ™ Compliance Safety Compliance This device complies with the requirements of directive 93/42/EEC concerning Medical Devices, as amended 0086 by 2007/47/EC. This product is certified to applicable UL and CSA standards by a NRTL. This device complies with FCC Radiated and Conducted Emissions Approval to CFR47, Part 15; Class A levels Environmental Compliance This device complies with the 2011/65/EU Directive for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). -
Page 25: I.series Parts
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Pass-Thru Refrigerator Operation Manual ® ™ Appendix A i.Series Parts Table 9. i.Series Parts and Description Letter Description Letter Description Chart recorder USB port (standard on blood bank models / optional on pharmacy models) -
Page 26: Horizon Series Parts
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Pass-Thru Refrigerator Operation Manual ® ™ Appendix B Horizon Series Parts Table 10. Horizon Series Parts and Description Letter Description Letter Description Horizon temperature monitor and control Skirt (optional, installed on the clean room, or non-control side) - Page 27 Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Pass-Thru Refrigerator Operation Manual ® ™ 360378/C...
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