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, 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.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Refrigerator - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Contents About This Manual ....................4 1.1 Safety Precautions and Symbols .
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;...
♦ 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. 1.2 General Recommendations Intended Use Helmer refrigerators are intended for the storage of blood products and other medical and scientific products.
1. Roll refrigerator into place and lock casters. 2. Ensure refrigerator is level. Note Helmer recommends the use of leveling feet. 2.3 Temperature Probes Probe bottle(s) along with a container of glycerin have been provided with this unit. The glycerin is used to create a solution which simulates the product stored in the refrigerator.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Refrigerator - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Secondary Probe The secondary probe is located in the lower right corner of the refrigerator. Secondary probe Fill Temperature Probe Bottle Note For each probe bottle, use approximately 4 oz. (120 mL) of product simulation solution (10:1 ratio of water to glycerin) (Packet included in refrigerator box).
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Refrigerator - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ 2.4 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.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Refrigerator - 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.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Refrigerator - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ ® i.Series Operation 3.1 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.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Refrigerator - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ 3.2 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.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Refrigerator - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ 3.4 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.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Refrigerator - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ 3.5 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...
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. 360372/B...
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Refrigerator - 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.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Refrigerator - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ ® i.Series Access Control (Optional) Allows user-specific secure access to the refrigerator. 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.
• 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.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Refrigerator - Upright 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.
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...
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. 6.7 Set Alarm Setpoints (Parameters) 1.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Refrigerator - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Horizon Series ™ Access Control (Optional) Allows user-specific secure access to the refrigerator. 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.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Refrigerator - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Product Specifications 8.1 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 ♦...
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Refrigerator - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Table 6. Laboratory Refrigerator Specifications Dimensions W x H x D in. (mm) Net Wt. Cu. Ft/ lbs (kg) Model Voltage Code Amps Liters Cabinet Door Shelves Exterior 115V 60 Hz Single 11.5...
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Refrigerator - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Table 7. Blood Bank Refrigerator Specifications Dimensions W x H x D in. (mm) Net Wt. Amps/ Cu. Ft/ lbs (kg) Model Voltage Code Breaker Liters Cabinet Door Drawers Exterior 115V 60 Hz Single 11.5...
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Refrigerator - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Table 8. Pharmacy Refrigerator Specifications Shelf / Dimensions W x H x D in. (mm) Net Wt. Amps/ Cu. Ft/ Roll-out Exterior Model Voltage Code Breaker Liters Cabinet Door Basket lbs (kg)
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Refrigerator - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Compliance 9.1 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.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Refrigerator - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Preventive Maintenance Notes • It is important to ensure that all scientific equipment is maintained regularly for optimum performance. • These are recommended minimum requirements. Regulations for your organization or physical conditions at your facility may require maintenance items to be performed more frequently, or only be designated service personnel.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Refrigerator - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Appendix A i.Series Parts Table 10. i.Series Parts and Description Letter Description Letter Description Door lock Power cord i.C³ control Condensate evaporator USB port Water evaporation tray...
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Refrigerator - Upright Operation Manual ® ™ Appendix B Horizon Series Parts Table 11. Horizon Series Parts and Description Letter Description Letter Description Horizon temperature monitor and control Condenser grill Chart recorder Drain line...
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