General purpose automatic refrigerated centrifuge (56 pages)
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® Thermo Scientific Revco Blood Bank Refrigerators Installation and Operation 34830H51 Rev. C March 2019 Visit us online to register your warranty www.thermoscientific.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 Introduction................1 Operating Standards .............2 Safety Precautions..............4 Unpacking and Inspection............6 Transport and Storage ............7 Preparation for storage ............7 Intended Use ................8 Installation................9 Location ................9 Wiring .................. 9 Leveling ................10 Door Operation ..............10 Door Seal ................11 Final Checks ...............12 Drawers...................13 Removing the Drawers............
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Table of Contents Maintenance ................28 Cleaning the Drawers and Cabinet Interior ......28 Cleaning the Condenser .............28 Troubleshooting ..............29 End of Life Care..............30...
Upright models (23.3 ft³ and larger) also have: fully extendable stainless steel drawers; a sensor selection button (for upper and lower cabinet temperature readings); and an independent switch for interior cabinet lights. Seven day chart recorders are standard on all models. Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators Installation and Operation...
V = 230 V/ 50 Hz CEE7/7 Plug Cap (Schuko) W = 230 V / 50 Hz BS1363a Plug Cap A = 115 V / 60 Hz, NEMA 5-15P D = 208-230 V / 60 Hz, NEMA 6-15P Installation and Operation Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators...
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WARNING: Disconnect the unit from all power sources before cleaning, troubleshooting, or performing other maintenance on the product or its controls. This unit is not for storage of flammable materials. Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators Installation and Operation...
CAUTION: Do not use any battery powered or externally- powered equipment in the refrigerator. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Installation and Operation Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators...
Do not return goods without written authorization. When submitting a claim for shipping damage, request that the carrier inspect the shipping container and equipment. Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators Installation and Operation...
4.1 Preparation for If the unit is going to be stored in an off condition, allow the unit to warm storage up and dry out with the door open before moving into storage. Installation and Operation Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators...
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The refrigerator must not be connected to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protected outlet as it may be subject to nuisance tripping. Operation outside of these conditions will affect the performance of the unit and the samples stored inside. Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators Installation and Operation...
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. Installation and Operation Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators...
Failure to ground the equipment may cause personal injury or damage to the equipment. Always conform to the National Electrical Code and local codes. Do not connect unit to already overloaded power lines. Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators Installation and Operation...
To close the door, push it toward the unit (past the resistance). Figure 1. Undercounter Hinge Bracket for Glass Door Adjustments Installation and Operation Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators...
4. Tighten the screws and snap the hinge pin covers on. 5. Recheck the seal. 6. If the door does not seal properly, replace the gasket. Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators Installation and Operation...
2. Check the positions of the stainless steel drawers. If you want to adjust the drawer slides in an Upright unit, follow the instructions in Section 8.3. 3. Verify that the unit is connected to a dedicated circuit. Installation and Operation Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators...
To remove the drawers on Space Saver models, depress the hooks located on both sides of the drawers (about 1/3 of the way back) and slide the drawers up and out. Figure 2. Drawer Removal (Upright Models) Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators Installation and Operation...
45 degree angle toward the center of the cabinet. 5. Pull the slide toward the front of the cabinet. Note Drawer slides do not require lubrication. Additional could impede movement of the drawers when the lubricant is cold. Installation and Operation Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators...
(top) bar indicates a warm alarm condition. The number of bars illuminated indicates approximate cabinet temperature. Depending on alarm settings, 4 or 5 bars illuminated indicate that the cabinet is at setpoint. Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators Installation and Operation...
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10. Audible alarm — illuminates during warm and cold alarm conditions. For full descriptions of display, programming, and service functions, refer to Table 2, Table 3, and Table 4. Installation and Operation Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators...
Adjust warm alarm setpoint temperature display; use to adjust it. The display automatically returns to normal operating mode 30 seconds after the last key entry or after scrolling through both available functions. Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators Installation and Operation...
Temperature at evaporator at which defrost cycle Defrost Termination terminates; default value is 4ºC. Short Cycle Delay Range 0 to 15 minutes; default value is 0. Control Probe Display only. Temperature Defrost Probe Display only. Temperature Installation and Operation Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators...
• For critical applications such as blood storage, be sure that the alarm systems are working and active before you load any product. Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators Installation and Operation...
Under normal conditions, the temperature warm-up during defrost is virtually unnoticeable. However, an occasional 2°C warm-up is possible if usage is heavy and ambient conditions are extreme. Installation and Operation Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators...
You can check the temperature in the lower sensor bottle by pressing and holding and Scan simultaneously (refer to Figure 3). When you release the buttons, the temperature display returns to the upper sensor reading. Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators Installation and Operation...
While this alarm testing procedure is very accurate and reliable, the temperature of the refrigerated space does not change during the alarm test. Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators Installation and Operation...
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After an alarm test has terminated, there is a 10-minute delay before the test can be run again. Installation and Operation Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators...
4. Remove the plastic cap from the pen stylus and close the recorder door. Note The recorder may not respond until the system reaches temperatures within the recorder’s range. Figure 5. Six Inch Chart Recorder Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators Installation and Operation...
(a small groove on the left side of the panel, shown in Figure 5). 4. Replace the center nut and hand tighten. Press the change chart button again to resume temperature recording. Installation and Operation Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators...
(#1) or right (#2) chart buttons for five seconds. Note The stylus does not begin to move until the button is held for five seconds. Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators Installation and Operation...
3. Use a vacuum cleaner with hose and brush attachments to clean the front face of the finned surface. 4. Clean up any loose dust and replace the grill. 5. Reconnect the power. Installation and Operation Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators...
The evaporator fans may be inoperative. 5. If the compressor is running and there is airflow behind the evaporator, contact an authorized service provider or call the technical support hot line for assistance. Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators Installation and Operation...
2. Remove the cabinet door to help prevent entrapment inside of a unit. Have a certified technician remove the refrigerant and compressor, then drain the compressor and oil from the system. Dispose of components following local regulations. Installation and Operation Thermo Scientific Recvo Blood Bank Refrigerators...
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EU Member State, and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them. Further information on our compliance with these Directives, the recyclers in your country, and information on Thermo Scientific products which may assist the detection of substances subject to the RoHS Directive are available at www.thermofisher.com/WEEERoHS.
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(manufacturer or specific agent/rep organization), and purchase order number. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE: Thermo Scientific products are backed by a global technical support team ready to support your applications. We also offer cold storage accessories, including remote alarms, temperature recorders and validation services. Visit www.thermoscientific.com or call:...
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Manufactured by Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 275 Aiken Road Asheville, NC 28804 United States www.thermofisher.com 34830H51 Rev. C...
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