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Freezer Service and Maintenance Manual ® i.Series and Horizon Series™ - Undercounter Laboratory i.Series iLF105-GX Horizon Series HLF105-GX Plasma Storage i.Series iBF105-GX Horizon Series HBF105-GX 360127-D/E 360417/A...
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Contents About This Manual ................. . . 4 Intended Audience .
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Horizon Series Information ..............41 Installation and Configuration .
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ About This Manual Intended Audience ® ™ This manual provides information on how to use i.Series and Horizon Series undercounter laboratory, and plasma storage freezers. It is intended for use by end users of the freezer and authorized service technicians.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Avoiding Injury • Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. • Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Product Labels This information appears on the product specification label, located on the rear of the freezer toward the bottom left corner. The model also appears on a label located in the chamber on the upper right-side wall. Note Information contained in this specification label varies depending on the model and power requirements. Label Description Model (REF)
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ i.Series Information Installation and Configuration Location Requirements Keep all ventilation openings in the enclosure or, in the structure for building-in, clear of obstruction. ♦ Has a grounded outlet meeting the electrical requirements listed on the product specification label. ♦ Is clear of direct sunlight, high temperature sources, heating vents, and air conditioning vents.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Connect Back-Up Power The monitoring system and chart recorder each have a back-up battery system enabling a period of continuous operation if power is lost.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Probe bottle with probe. Rear access port. Fill Probe Bottle 1. Remove the probe(s) from the bottle and remove the bottle from the bracket. 2. Remove the cap and fill with 4 oz. (120 mL) of product simulation solution.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Install / Replace Chart Paper Notes • 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 Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ 2.6 Configure Storage Notes • Before moving storage components, protect stored items in freezer from extended exposure to adverse temperature. • Before moving drawers or shelves, ensure they are completely empty for safe lifting.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Shelves Remove Shelf 1. With one hand, lift the front edge of the shelf from the front brackets. 2. With the other hand, reach under the shelf and bump the rear edge of the shelf upward to disengage rear brackets.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Reverse Door Hinges and Handle Notes • The following instructions apply to reversing a right-hinged door to a left-hinged door. Some steps will need to be reversed if changing from left-hinged to right-hinged.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ 7. With the door shut, remove the cover plates from both hinges. 8. Using a 3/8" wrench and a flathead screwdriver, loosen the hex nut on each hinge spring. The hinge pin will drop from below allowing the spring to be removed. Set the hinge pins and springs aside.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ 3. Remove the remaining screws from the door assembly. 4. Using a punch or J-hook tool along bottom edge of the door, lift the inner door frame out of the outer door frame.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Reassemble Door / Reverse Hinges 1. Reinstall the inner door panel and secure with the screws in the holes opposite the original configuration. Dwell will face right when unit is left-hinged. 2. Rotate the plastic cam insert so the dwell is now facing the opposite direction (right), and insert in the hinge assembly.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Controls i.Series models are equipped with the i.C monitoring and control system. The i.C system combines temperature control and monitoring into a single user interface.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Settings > Through the i.C³ monitoring and control system, current settings may be viewed and changed. To view settings, touch i.C³ APPS, Settings. Use a touch-drag motion to scroll up or down to select the desired setting.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Temperature Setpoint The setpoint is the temperature at which the freezer operates. The factory default setting for the primary monitor probe is -30.0°C. Notes • If the Settings screen is password protected enter the appropriate password. If viewing settings for the first time, enter the factory default password of “1234”.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Defrost Time Notes • Depending on the high temperature alarm setpoint and the actual temperature increase during the defrost cycle, frequent door openings may trigger repeated high temperature alarms.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Change an Alarm Setting 1. Touch i.C³ APPS, Settings. 2. Enter the Settings password (default password is “1234”). 3. Scroll down and touch Alarm Settings.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Sensor Calibration > Sensor calibration values are programmed at the factory. Calibration values can be viewed and changed through the i.C³ monitoring and control system. To view calibration settings, touch i.C³ APPS, Settings, and select Sensor Calibration.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Primary Monitor Probe Verify the primary monitor probe is reading the chamber temperature correctly by comparing the probe reading to the temperature measured by a calibrated reference thermometer. If the probe is not reading correctly, change the value displayed on the monitor.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Enter New Offset Value: 1. Touch i.C³ APPS, Settings. 2. Enter the Settings password (default password is “1234”). 3. Touch Sensor Calibration. 4. Touch the minus (–) or plus (+) on the Control Probe Offset spin box.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Setting Restored Value Chamber Setpoint -30 °C Upper Rail 0.7 °C Lower Rail -0.7 °C Delay on Start-Up 2 minutes Speed During Probe Error Restore Settings: 1.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Maintenance Maintenance tasks should be completed according to the schedule below. Refer to the i.C³ User Guide for more detail on completing various tasks. Notes •...
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Alarm Tests Test alarms to ensure they are working correctly. The freezer has alarms for chamber temperature, compressor temperature, power failure, probe failure, and door open (time).
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Manual Chamber Alarm Test NOTICE • Perform the low alarm test before the high alarm test to control the temperature more closely and complete the testing more quickly.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Test and Replace Back-up Batteries Monitoring System Back-up Battery On all i.C³ screens, the Battery icon will appear in the header bar when the system is running on battery power and the screen brightness will automatically be reduced.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Check Probe Bottle Remove the probe bottle from the bracket and inspect for cracks. Replace the bottle if necessary. Ensure the probe bottle has approximately 4 oz. (120 mL) of product simulation solution (1:1 ratio of water to propylene glycol).
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Condenser Grill Disconnect the freezer from AC power when cleaning. NOTICE Some equipment surfaces may be sharp. Take care when cleaning to avoid injury. If the freezer is located in an environment where it is exposed to excessive lint or dust, the condenser grill may require cleaning more frequently than stated in the preventive maintenance schedule.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Service Refrigerant Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. To be repaired only by trained service personnel. DO NOT puncture refrigerant tubing. NOTICE • Review all safety instructions prior to recharging refrigerant. • Maintenance should only be performed by trained refrigeration technicians familiar with hydrocarbon refrigerants.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Install Unit Cooler Cover 1. Verify the unit cooler wiring is connected and routed correctly. 2. Lift the unit cooler cover into place and attach using four screws. Tighten the screws using a 5/16” socket wrench.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Troubleshooting NOTICE Review all safety instructions prior to troubleshooting. Access System Problems Problem Possible Cause Action Door does not lock Lock mechanism is Inspect lock/latch, Replace if necessary.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Chamber Temperature Problems Problem Possible Cause Action Temperature display Display temperature needs to be Follow temperature calibration process. does not match actual calibrated. temperature. Probe bottle is empty, or probe is Check level of solution in bottle and or insert probe into bottle.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ i.Series Parts Notes • Before replacing parts, protect items in freezer from extended exposure to adverse temperature. • Allow freezer temperature to stabilize at setpoint after replacing parts or after extended door opening.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Letter Description Part Number Letter Description Part Number Volts Probe bottle and propylene glycol kit 400922-2 Door switch 120380 Primary monitor probe 800038-1 Evaporator assembly...
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. To be repaired only by trained service personnel. DO NOT puncture refrigerant tubing. NOTICE Disconnect unit from AC power before accessing the electrical compartment. Note Circuit boards are sensitive to static electricity and can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. User proper ESD precautions when handling board.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Horizon Series Information Installation and Configuration Location Requirements Keep all ventilation openings in the enclosure or, in the structure for building-in, clear of obstruction. ♦ Has a grounded outlet meeting the electrical requirements listed on the product specification label. ♦ Is clear of direct sunlight, high temperature sources, heating vents, and air conditioning vents.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Connect Back-Up Power The monitoring system and chart recorder each have a back-up battery system enabling a period of continuous operation if power is lost.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Notes • For consistent freezer operation, units are shipped with three preprogrammed defrost cycles per day. • Manual defrost events can initiated any time of day.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Install Additional Probe Through Rear Access Port 1. Peel back putty to expose the port. 2. Insert the probe through the port into the chamber.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance 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 Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ 9.7 Configure Storage Notes • Before moving storage components, protect stored items in the freezer from extended exposure to adverse temperature. • Before moving drawers or shelves, ensure they are completely empty for safe lifting.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Shelves Remove Shelf 1. With one hand, lift the front edge of the shelf from the front brackets. 2. With the other hand, reach under the shelf and bump the rear edge of the shelf upward to disengage rear brackets.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Reverse Door Hinges and Handle Notes • The following instructions apply to reversing a right-hinged door to a left-hinged door. Some steps will need to be reversed if changing from left-hinged to right-hinged.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ 7. With the door shut, remove the cover plates from both hinges. 8. Using a 3/8" wrench and flathead screwdriver, loosen the hex nut on each hinge spring. The hinge pin will drop from below allowing the spring to be removed. Set the hinge pins and springs aside.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ 4. Remove the remaining screws from the door assembly. 5. Using a punch or J-hook tool along bottom edge of the door, lift the inner door frame out of the outer door frame.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Reassemble Door / Reverse Hinges 1. Reinstall the inner door panel and secure with the screws in the holes opposite the original configuration. Dwell will face right when unit is left-hinged. 2. Rotate the plastic cam insert so the dwell is now facing the opposite direction (right), and insert in the hinge assembly.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Controls Horizon Series models are equipped with a monitor and optional control system which allows users to view and change current settings. 10.1 Monitor and Control Interface...
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Display Minimum and Maximum Monitor Temperature Recordings The minimum and maximum recording feature allows the user to view a minimum temperature occurrence and a maximum temperature occurrence within a given period of time.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ 10.2 Alarm Reference If an alarm condition is met, an alarm activates. Some alarms are visual only; others are visual and audible. Some alarms are sent through the remote alarm interface.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ 10.3 Settings Temperature Setpoint The default setpoint for the freezer is -30.0 °C. This can be changed if your organization requires a chamber temperature other than the default setting.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Alarm Settings The high and low temperature alarm settings may be changed by the operator. Temperature alarm setpoints specify the temperature at which an alarm activates. The setpoint for temperature alarms may be changed.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Control Sensor The temperature controller senses unit cooler temperature through the control probe in the unit cooler. The unit cooler temperature typically varies from the chamber temperature, so an offset value is used by the control system to compensate for the difference. The temperature controller adjusts chamber temperature around the freezer setpoint.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Maintenance Maintenance tasks should be completed according to the schedule below. Notes • The preventive maintenance schedule provides recommended minimum requirements. Regulations or physical conditions at your organization may require maintenance items be performed more frequently, or only by designated service personnel.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ 11.1 Alarm Tests Test alarms to ensure they are working correctly. The freezer has alarms for chamber temperature, power failure, and door open (time). Chamber Temperature Alarm Test NOTICE •...
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ 11.2 Test and Replace Back-up Batteries Check Monitoring System Battery The monitoring system does not indicate the charge level of the battery. Regularly test the battery and replace the battery if the test fails or if the battery has been in use for one year.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ 11.3 Check Probe Bottle Remove the probe bottle from the bracket and inspect for cracks. Replace the bottle if necessary. Ensure the probe bottle has approximately 4 oz (120 mL) of product simulation solution (1:1 ratio of water to propylene glycol). The propylene glycol is mixed with water to create a solution which simulates the product stored in the freezer.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Service 12.1 Refrigerant Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. To be repaired only by trained service personnel. DO NOT puncture refrigerant tubing. NOTICE • Review all safety instructions prior to recharging refrigerant. • Maintenance should only be performed by trained refrigeration technicians familiar with hydrocarbon refrigerants.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Install Unit Cooler Cover 1. Verify the unit cooler wiring is connected and routed correctly. 2. Lift the unit cooler cover into place and attach using four screws. Tighten the screws using a 5/16” socket wrench.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Troubleshooting NOTICE Review all safety instructions prior to troubleshooting. 13.1 Access System Problems Problem Possible Cause Action Door does not lock Lock mechanism is Inspect lock/latch, Replace if necessary.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ 13.3 Chamber Temperature Problems Problem Possible Cause Action Temperature display Display temperature needs to be Follow temperature calibration process. does not match actual calibrated. temperature.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Horizon Series Parts Notes • Before replacing parts, protect items in freezer from extended exposure to adverse temperature. • Allow freezer temperature to stabilize at setpoint after replacing parts or after extended door opening.
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Letter Description Part Number Letter Description Part Number Volts Probe bottle and propylene glycol kit 400922-2 Door switch 120380 Primary monitor probe 801017-1 Evaporator cover heater...
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Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ DANGER Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. To be repaired only by trained service personnel. DO NOT puncture refrigerant tubing. • Disconnect unit from AC power before accessing the electrical compartment. Note Circuit boards are sensitive to static electricity and can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Use proper ESD precautions when handling the board.
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ 15.2 HBF and HPF Models (without Access Control) 360417/A...
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ 15.3 HBF and HLF Models (with Access Control) 360417/A...
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Appendix A: Compliance Safety Compliance This device complies with the requirements of directive 93/42/EEC concerning Medical Devices, as amended 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).
Helmer Scientific i.Series and Horizon Series Freezer - Undercounter Service and Maintenance Manual ® ™ Appendix B: Warranty Rel.i™ Product Warranty USA and Canada For technical service needs, please contact Helmer at 800-743-5637 or www.helmerinc.com. Have the model and serial number available when calling.
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