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Thank you for purchasing this Scancool Classic Ultra-low Temperature Freezer. Please read this manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the many unique features and exciting innovations we have built into your new equipment. User Manual Scancool Classic Ultra-low Temperature Freezer Scancool Classic User Manual Version A –...
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“Material in this manual is provided for informational purposes only. The contents and the product described in this manual (including any appendix, addendum, attachment or inclusion), are subject to change without notice. The factory makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy of the information contained in this manual.
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1. Products Covered 2. Safety Warning 3. Important User Information 4. Limitation of Liability Chapter 1 – Product Information 1.1 About Scancool Classic Ultra-low Temperature Freezers 1.2 Labels 1.3 Quick View 1.3.1 Front Quick View 1.3.2 Back Quick View Chapter 2 – Installation 2.1 General Requirements...
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3.7.7 PEP and GASKET 3.7.8 Set TIME/DATE 3.8 DATA LOGGING 3.8.1 SHOW TEMP LOG 3.8.2 DOWNLOAD TO USB 3.8.3 CLEAR DATA LOG 3.9 SERVICE Menu 3.9.1 DIAGNOSTICS 3.9.2 SHOW EVENT LOG 3.10 HELP Menu Chapter 4 – General Maintenance 4.1 Scheduled Maintenance 4.2 General Cleaning 4.3 Condenser Cleaning 4.4 Air Filter Cleaning...
Warranty Terms and Conditions The Scancool Classic ULT Freezer comes with 5 years limited warranty and 5 years warranty on the compressors. The warranty period will take effect beginning on the date of shipment from the factory. The factory’s limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship. The factory's liability under this...
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The warranty period starts two months from the date your equipment is shipped from factory’s facility for international distributors. This allows shipping time so the warranty will go into effect at approximately the same time the equipment is delivered to the user. The warranty protection extends to any subsequent owner during the warranty period.
Introduction 1. Products Covered Scancool Classic Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer Model Storage Volume Temperature Range Freezer Control Electrical Rating SCL510 439.7 Liter / 15.5 ft SCL610 552.8 Liter / 19.5 ft Advanced Digital C to -86 230 VAC, 50 Hz, 1 Φ...
Chapter 1 - Product Information 1.1 About Scancool Classic Ultra-low Temperature Freezers Scancool Classic ultra-low temperature freezers are designed to store critical biological samples, agents and general non-flammable laboratory materials at a temperature range of -40 C to -86 C. Among many features and characteristics, long term reliability of the freezers to sustain the required cold temperature, low sound level and low energy consumption are priorities.
Chapter 2 – Installation 2.1 General Requirements 2.1.1 Location Requirements Install the unit on a firm and level floor in an indoor environment. Allow at least 150 mm (6”) of open space on the sides, top and rear. ...
2.1.2 Environmental Requirements Indoor use Altitudes of up to 2000 meters (6600’) Up to 90% relative humidity – non-condensing Temperature between 15 C - 32 C (59 F - 90 Note: Recommended operating temperature is 25 C (77 ...
2.2.2 Shelves Installation To change the position of the shelves, remove and re-install the pilaster clips (front and back) at desired shelf level. 1. Open main door 2. Open all inner doors 3. Rotate shelf 45 vertically 4. Slide the shelf into the freezer chamber – on top of the pilasters 5.
2.2.3 Omega Brackets Installation Omega brackets are used to ensure the required distance from the wall is maintained. 1. Attach the bracket (1) to its place – sync the hole in the bracket(1) to the hole in the unit 2. Screw the M6 bolts into the designated places (the holes on top and below the bracket(1)) 3.
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Scancool Classic Ultra-low Temperature freezers have an operating temperature of -40 °C to -86 °C. The freezer is shipped from the factory with a temperature set point of -80 °C. Refer to section 3.4 to change temperature setting.
Chapter 3 - Control System and Operation 3.1 Freezer Control System 4x20 characters LCD 7-segment display High/Low Temp LED Hot Condenser LED USB Interface MUTE button SET button Low Battery LED button Other Alarms LED UP/DOWN button Mute LED MENU button 4x20 characters LCD This device is a visual user interface which has the following functions: As main display (normal mode):...
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High/Low Temp LED This LED lights up when the freezer temperature exceeds the limit of high/low alarm temperature set point. Hot Condenser LED This LED lights up when the temperature at the condenser outlet is 8°C warmer than the sensed ambient temperature.
3.2 Menu Options To access the menu display, press the MENU key from the main display. The program will either take you directly to the menu tree or ask you the correct PIN before entering the menu tree. Below is the menu tree which can be navigated by the user.
83°C, then the high and low alarm limit will adjust automatically to -73°C and -93°C. 3.4.2 SET HIGH ALARM Your Scancool Classic ULT Freezer high alarm temperature set point ranges from SET POINT+ 5 C to SET POINT C. The default value is SET TEMP +10 3.4.3 SET LOW ALARM...
Scancool Classic ULT Freezers are designed for long term storage. It is recommended that only pre-frozen products be placed in the unit as it will reduce the amount of heat load that must be absorbed by the freezer at one time.
3.6.4.2 Wrong Input Power This alarm is activated when the applied power rating to the Scancool Classic ULT Freezer is not as stated in the specification. The control system will still turn on but it will never start the compressors to cool down the freezer chamber.
Refer to section 3.7.7 to set the reminder for gasket cleaning time. 3.7 ADMIN Menu. The Admin menu, when accessed, allows the user to configure various features of the Scancool Classic ULT Freezer. (User Accessible Menu 2 x SET) ▼...
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3.7.6.1 SET CLEAN REMINDER This menu option is used to set the new time interval for reminder to either clean or replace the condenser filter periodically. This option can also be used to check the current time interval reminder setting. The time interval provided ranges from 0 to 12 months. Use ▲\▼ key to modify the value and press SET to confirm.
3.7.7.4 GASKET ACK FILTER CLEAN This menu option is used to acknowledge that the GASKET has been replaced or cleaned after a “CLEAN GASKET” alarm is displayed on the 4 row of the LCD. “CLEAN GASKET” alarm will be cleared out and GASKET cleaning reminder will be reset after this menu is pressed.
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3.9 SERVICE Menu This menu is to provide user or service technician important monitored information for troubleshooting purpose. 3.9.1 DIAGNOSTICS This menu is showing all diagnostic items which can be useful for troubleshooting. The items are listed below: Item Description Item Value PCB Display Board Version DISPLAY BOARD vX.X...
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✓ POWER ON ✓ PEP CLEANED ✓ GASKET CLEANED ✓ CONDENSER CLEANED ✓ CLEAN PEP ✓ CLEAN GASKET ✓ REPLACE FILTER ✓ HIGH AMBIENT ✓ CHECK COND FILTER ✓ POWER FAILURE ✓ WRONG INPUT FAILURE ✓ HIGH ALARM ✓ LOW ALARM ✓...
Proper and timely maintenance is crucial for trouble free functioning of any device and your Scancool Classic ULTF is no exception to this rule. We strongly recommend that you follow the maintenance schedule suggested hereunder in order to obtain optimal performance from your Scancool Classic ULTF.
Scancool Classic unit. Turn off the power on the Scancool unit. Open the outer and inner doors to let the unit warm up. Place some towels or other absorbent material on the floor around the freezer to absorb any liquid from the frost as it melts.
4.10 Fuses Checking and Replacement There are 3 fuses to be checked regularly to ensure optimal performance of your Scancool Classic ULT freezer. Location Description Fuse Rating Compressor will not run if the fuse blown. Replace the 15A; 250VAC Power distribution board fuse when it is blown.
Chapter 5 –Accessories Installation 5.1 LCO2/LN2 Backup System The backup system will keep the freezer chamber temperature below the critical level in the event of a power or equipment failure. If power supply to the freezer fails or the freezer warms above the user-defined set point, the Backup System injects a controlled amount of liquid CO or N into the chamber to keep the chamber...
Chapter 6 – Troubleshooting Under no circumstances should the unit be disassembled, repaired, or converted by unqualified people. Failure to follow these instructions may cause personal injury and/or loss of property due to malfunctions, electric shocks or fire. Should the unit malfunction stop the operation and then pull out the power plug or turn off the power supply at the source.
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