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- Page 1 20 Series INSTALLATION MANUAL 280338-ENG-R01...
- Page 2 EU declaration of conformity available upon request Printed in Canada ©2021 Controlled Environments Limited Conviron is a registered trademark of Controlled Environments Limited. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Information is subject to change without written notice.
- Page 3 PREFACE Welcome to the 20 Series Installation Manual. This manual provided for the initial uncrating and installation of the Conviron ATC40, ATC60, PGC20, and PGCFlex chambers, and is provided to all clients who have purchased a 20 square foot chamber(s).
- Page 4 The “PLEASE NOTE” symbol is used to draw attention to additional information which may assist in the installation of the equipment. Conviron maintains a policy of continual improvement and reserves the right to change the product without prior notice. Therefore, the images used throughout this manual may differ slightly from the actual configuration due to updates and product changes.
- Page 5 A description of what you were doing before the problem occurred. Head Office Technical Services Conviron 590 Berry St. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3H 0R9 Please visit www.conviron.com for global service contact information. | February 2021 | 280338-ENG-R01 | Page iii...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ..........................1 Hazard Identification Symbols ....................1 General Precautions ......................... 2 Installation Precautions ......................4 INSTALLATION ..........................5 Installation Overview......................... 5 Determining Chamber Location ....................5 2.2.1 Ambient Environment Requirements ................5 2.2.2 Clearance Requirements ................... 6 2.2.3 Utility Connection Requirements ................ - Page 7 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 2-1 Cabinet Crate ......................... 8 Figure 2-2 Shipping Bracket Lag Screws ..................9 Figure 2-3 Shipping Bracket & End Board Lag Screws..............10 Figure 2-4 Canopy Wire Harness Connection ................11 Figure 2-5 Plug Covers & Draw Latches ..................11 Figure 2-6 Flush Mount Bracket .....................
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Page 9: Precautions
Conviron. The following precautions are intended to help guide users in the safe installation of Conviron chambers. These precautions should be read and understood before proceeding with installation, operation, and maintenance. -
Page 10: General Precautions
Operate your Conviron equipment for a minimum of five days before introducing any research material to ensure proper and stable operation. - Page 11 Use only original replacement parts when maintaining and servicing the equipment. If in doubt about safe operation and/or maintenance of the equipment, contact Conviron immediately. Working with high voltage will be required when installing the equipment. Do not attempt this work unless you have the appropriate knowledge and experience.
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Page 12: Installation Precautions
Do not attempt to install or maintain this equipment without the appropriate knowledge and expertise. Use extreme caution when moving the cabinet. Conviron recommends a minimum of two people to move the cabinet. Do not tilt the cabinet when moving it. Heavy components located in the machine compartment can cause the cabinet to tip. -
Page 13: Installation
This work must be done in accordance with local codes and regulations. Contact Conviron immediately if in doubt about safe and proper installation of the equipment. Installation Overview The following is an overview of the steps required to install the chamber in its final location. -
Page 14: Clearance Requirements
Installation 2.2.1.2 Humidity The chamber will tolerate a range of ambient relative humidity conditions; however, performance will be limited by the following factors: • Humidity is not controlled in chambers that are not equipped with the optional humidification and/or dehumidification devices. The resulting internal humidity will be a combination of the ambient conditions and internal conditions within the cabinet. -
Page 15: Utility Connection Requirements
Installation 2.2.3 Utility Connection Requirements Table 2-1 Utility Connection Requirements Connection at Standard/ Connection Used by Specifications Cabinet Optional All electrical Refer to rating plate attached to the Electrical Terminal block Standard components chamber. 1/2” OD copper Water cooled DX Water Water @ 50psi (3.45 Bar) minimum Standard... -
Page 16: Installation Procedure
Installation Installation Procedure The 20 Series growth chambers are shipped in two crates. The larger crate contains the cabinet (Figure 2-1), and the smaller crate contains the machine compartment and the control panel. Only qualified trades-people, i.e. electricians, plumbers, refrigeration mechanics, etc. -
Page 17: Figure 2-2 Shipping Bracket Lag Screws
Installation The following instructions describe removing the crating material for a chamber equipped with castors and for a shipping pallet constructed with lag bolts. Other chamber and pallet configurations differ slightly. If using a fork lift: Remove the four lag screws, two on each side (Figure 2-2), that secure the shipping bracket to the pallet. -
Page 18: Figure 2-3 Shipping Bracket & End Board Lag Screws
Installation If not using a fork lift: Remove the eight lag screws, four on each side (Figure 2-3), from the ends of the pallet. Figure 2-3 Shipping Bracket & End Board Lag Screws Remove the pallet end boards. Position lifting devices, such as pallet jacks or small scissor jacks, under the shipping bracket and raise the cabinet slightly. -
Page 19: Install The Machine Compartment
Refer to the included Conviron document number 275733, Operation and Maintenance of the MC- 20 Lift Frame, for the safe usage of the lifting frame. -
Page 20: Install The Control Panel
Installation Install the Control Panel Lift the Control Panel onto the chamber and rest the bracket (Figure 2-6 , Figure 2-7) on the back of the panel on the edge of the cabinet. Secure the bracket to the cabinet with the included 8-32 x ½” screws. Figure 2-6 Flush Mount Bracket Figure 2-7... -
Page 21: Level The Chamber
Installation Install the front covers onto the machine compartment with the included 8-32 x ½” screws to complete the installation of the Control Panel (Figure 2-9). Figure 2-9 Installed Control Panel Make all the mechanical connections to the ventilation, water and drainage systems, and then re-install the covers before making any external electrical connections. -
Page 22: Install The Floor Anchors
Installation Install the Floor Anchors The floor anchors are only intended to prevent the chamber from moving during normal operation and maintenance. They are not rated for seismic protection. Concrete floor anchors must be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions Once the chamber is positioned and leveled, the floor anchors, located at both ends of the chamber, must be bolted to the floor. -
Page 23: Connect The Drain Line
Installation Connect the Drain Line The chamber is equipped with a drain, terminating in a 1” (2.5 cm) ID hose fitting located in the right front corner of the cabinet. Connect this drain to a building floor drain or drainage system. Figure 2-12 Drain Line Low temperature chambers are equipped with an additional ½”... -
Page 24: Connect The Internal Wiring Harnesses
Installation 2.11 Connect the Internal Wiring Harnesses 2.11.1 Aspirator Attach the cable to bottom of the aspirator. Ensure the other end of the cable is connected to the chamber wall outlet. Figure 2-14 Aspirator Connections 2.11.2 Flex Canopy Attach the canopy power cables to the bottom of the canopy. Ensure the other ends of the cables are secured to the clip on the front wall. -
Page 25: Connect The Option Systems (If So Equipped)
Installation 2.12 Connect the Option Systems (if so equipped) 2.12.1 Auto Watering Irrigation System Line Attach the water supply line to the ½” schedule 40 PVC inlet on the shut-off valve. Figure 2-16 Auto-Watering Irrigation 2.12.2 Spray Nozzle Humidifier Line Install ¼”... -
Page 26: Exhaust Vent
Installation 2.12.4 Exhaust Vent The external exhaust collar is located in the right rear corner of the machine compartment Install a 4” (100mm) sheet metal duct from the exhaust collar to the building ventilation system, or to an external vent. Figure 2-19 Exhaust Vent | February 2021 | 280338-ENG-R01 | Page 18... -
Page 27: Connect The Electrical Lines
Installation 2.13 Connect the Electrical Lines Ensure that power to the cable from the main breaker panel to the chamber is OFF, and locked out or tagged out, before making any electrical connections at the chamber. Check all wire connections inside the control panel to ensure the connections have not come loose in transit. - Page 28 | February 2021 | 280338-ENG-R01 | Page 2-2 Management System Certified to ISO9001 280338-ENG-R01, February 2021 ©2021 Controlled Environments Limited. Conviron is a registered trademark of Controlled Environments Limited. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Information is subject to change without written notice.
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