Friday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Service contact Service department Philipp Kirsch GmbH Address Im Lossenfeld 14 77731 Willstätt-Sand GERMANY Telephone +49 781 9227-777 +49 781 9227-200 Email info@kirsch-medical.de Internet www.kirsch-medical.de Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
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Supplemental directives Orders are accepted during business hours. More information If you have questions or comments regarding this instruction manual or the unit, please contact your authorised regional spe- cialist dealer or contact KIRSCH directly. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
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4.3 Putting the unit back into operation......31 Set-up, installation and connection........ 32 5.1 Setting up the unit............32 5.2 Installing the unit............32 5.3 Connecting the unit............. 33 Commissioning..............34 6.1 Activities during commissioning........34 6.2 Programming the unit..........34 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
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11.1 Status displays............58 11.2 Error messages............58 Decommissioning and disposal........64 12.1 Decommissioning unit..........64 12.2 Disposing of the unit..........64 Appendix................66 13.1 Declaration of conformity.......... 67 13.2 Technical data............69 13.3 Installation drawing........... 72 Index................... 74 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
Unit overview Product description 1.1 Unit overview Model LABO (example) Fig. 1: Laboratory refrigerator (housing) Key switch Ä Chapter 1.2 “Display and control Display and control unit elements” on page 12 Door lock Door handle Adjustable feet Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
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Product description Unit overview Fig. 2: Laboratory refrigerator (interior) Circulation cooling Support rail Supports Drawer Melt water container Cooling machine 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
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Product description Unit overview FROSTER LABO model (example) Fig. 3: Laboratory freezer (housing) Key switch Ä Chapter 1.2 “Display and control Display and control unit elements” on page 12 Door lock Door handle Adjustable feet Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
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Product description Unit overview Fig. 4: Laboratory freezer (interior) Circulation cooling Support rail Supports Drawer Melt water container Cooling machine 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
Always operate unit in key position “1” in order to prevent manipulation. During normal operation, remove key and store it safely. 1.2.3 Function of buttons and displays For the functions of buttons and displays, see the following over- view: Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
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Switch interior lighting on/off permanently. [SuperFrost] Activate SuperFrost function. [Humidity] Adjust humidity. [Light] Switch interior lighting on/off permanently. [Start] Start data read-out via a PC-KIT-STICK. [Cancel] Cancel data read-out via a PC-KIT-STICK. [Unassigned button] Unassigned button without function. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
Depending on the unit components, the following keys are included in delivery: Unit key Door key (for lockable unit door) 1.4 Interfaces The unit is equipped with the following interface for connecting additional units (hereafter referred to as “modules”) for monitoring and documenting the temperature: Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
With circulation cooling, the air circulates around the interior of the refrigerator. Circulation cooling is performed by means of ventila- tion plates and a fan. Circulation cooling reduces physically induced temperature differ- ences and the target temperature is kept constant throughout the interior. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
When the defrosting process is active, the “Defrosting” LED dis- play lights up on the Display. Additional defrosting In addition to automatic defrosting, it is possible to start the defrosting process manually. Press button [Additional defrosting] for four seconds. ð The defrosting process begins. Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
Ä “Interfaces” An unlimited number of units can be incorporated on page 15. For constant temperature monitoring, the unit can be equipped with Ä Chapter 1.7.1 “Tem- temperature documentation via the network perature documentation” on page 19. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
1.7 Additional unit components The unit is equipped with standard equipment. The standard equipment can be supplemented with additional unit components. The following additional components are available for the unit: Temperature documentation via the network Interior lighting Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
Not suitable for FROSTER BL 180 PRO-ACTIVE and FROSTER BL 650 PRO-ACTIVE External temperature docu- The sensor makes it possible to measure the tempera- mentation ture and transfer the data to existing interfaces on site. The user/owner may have to check for compatibility. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
In units with a glass door, the interior lighting can be permanently switched on or off with the [Light] button. 1.7.3 Lockable glass door Door lock Your unit can be equipped with a lockable glass door. For more information on installing the glass door, contact KIRSCH. Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
GSM module or by pressing a button on the GSM module. The optical alarm remains until the fault has been rectified and also acknowledged. Units without a potential-free contact can be retrofitted with a tem- perature sensor. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
Hints and recommendations This symbol highlights useful hints and recommen- dations as well as information for efficient and trouble-free use of the unit. Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
Do not store food or drink in the unit. Do not store chilled goods that exceed the carrying capacity of the wire shelves and drawers. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
– Do not touch areas of the unit marked in this way. – These areas are very hot and can still cause burns several hours after the unit has been switched off. Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
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This can lead to a temperature drop inside the unit, which can damage the chilled goods. – Make sure that the ventilation in the upper area is clear. – Do not cover ventilation grille with chilled goods. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
Refrigerant type and quantity Alternating current Climate class Refrigerator capacity (volume of entire interior) Net capacity (volume of usable interior) Cooling unit Power consumption Additional heaters with output > 100 W Fig. 9: Example type plate (BL 176 PRO-ACTIVE) Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
The unit officer instructs users in how to handle the unit. User The user is the person who uses and operates the unit according to its intended purpose. The unit may only be used and operated by trained specialist staff. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
Protective gloves protect the hands from friction, abrasions, piercing or deeper injuries as well as from contact with hot sur- faces. Safety shoes Safety shoes protect the feet from crushing, from falling parts, and from slipping on slippery ground. Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
– During transport and set-up, do not bend or pierce the tubing and the evaporator. – Do not damage the surface coat (scratching it off, for example). – Wear safety glasses and protective gloves when handling the refrigerant circuit. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
The temperature alarm is active at the earliest when the target temperature is reached, and at the latest after two hours of unit operation. When the unit has reached its target temperature, place the chilled goods in the unit. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
LABO 126 PRO-ACTIVE installation Installing Have the unit installed only by staff qualified for the task. If in Ä “Manufacturer’s address” on page 4. doubt, contact KIRSCH Install the unit as shown in the installation drawing provided. Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
IP 20 and is ready to be plugged in. Ensure the connection conditions specified in the technical data and on the type plate. Check the connecting cable of the power plug for damage. Plug in power plug. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
– Have programming performed by qualified employees. – Once programming is complete, turn the key switch to position “1” and remove the key. – Secure the key against unauthorised access. – Do not operate the unit in key position “P”. Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
The target temperature specifies the temperature at which the unit is operated to store the chilled goods in optimal conditions. The target temperature of the unit is preset by KIRSCH. Changes to the target value do not change the temperature warning limits. These are adjusted Ä...
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Monitor the temperature progression on the Display or using optional temperature documentation (e.g. KIRSCH-PC-KIT). Read the current temperature and monitor the subsequent temperature progression until the target temperature is reached. Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
Recommended temperature warning limits for FROSTER To ensure that the unit functions properly, the tem- perature warning limits must be set for FROSTER Ä “Temperature warning models as shown in table limits” on page 38. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
Press button [Temperature warning max.]. ð The upper temperature warning limit is shown on the Dis- play. Lower temperature warning limit Press button [Temperature warning min.]. ð The lower temperature warning limit is shown on the Dis- play. Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
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Turn unit key to position “1”. ð The Display shows the current interior temperature. The set temperature warning limits are saved automatically. The temperature warning limits are retained after a power failure and after the unit has been switched off. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
Press button [Humidity] and hold it for at least four bseconds. Select humidity. ð After you select “high humidity”, LED display lights up. After you select “low humidity”, the LED display goes out. Turn unit key to position “1”. Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
7.2 Switching off the unit Insert unit key in key switch. Turn unit key to position “0”. ð The unit switches to standby mode and the Display shows 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
Press button [Reset]. ð The Display shows The maximum value of the temperature memory is erased. Press and hold button [Min.]. Press button [Reset]. ð The Display shows The minimum value of the temperature memory is erased. Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
The IP address of the unit and the IP address of the standard gateway must be configured in the same address field: IP address of unit (example) 180.160.15.1 IP address of standard gateway 180.160.15.2 (example) 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
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Operation Setting up PC-KIT-NET (optional) For temperature monitoring via the network, the KIRSCH-DATANET software (version 5.0 or higher) must be installed (complete assembly and connection manual is supplied with PC-KIT-NET). Setting up the IP address on the unit Every unit needs its own IP address that is not yet in use in your local network.
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ð The next digits of the subnet mask are displayed. At levels L57 and L58 repeat steps 6 to 10 until the subnet mask has been entered completely. Set key switch to “1” to complete your input. ð The subnet mask has been set up. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
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At levels L62 and L63 repeat steps 6 to 10 until the IP address of the standard gateway has been entered com- pletely. Set key switch to “1” to complete your input. ð The IP address of the standard gateway has been set up. Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
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18 and “Assembly and con- nection manual – PC-KIT-STICK/PC-KIT-NET”). The KIRSCH-DATANET software (version 5.0 or higher) has been installed on the local PC or local network. Ä Chapter 7.2 “Switching off the unit” Switch off the unit on page 41.
Make sure that no infected or contaminated chilled goods are stored. Make sure that the chilled goods are stored in closed con- tainers. Observe the maximum carrying capacity of the wire shelves and drawers. Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
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The cooling chain for the chilled goods as specified by the rele- vant manufacturer has been maintained. Stock the unit with chilled goods. If the door is open for more than 60 seconds, deactivate the door-open alarm if necessary. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
Using other disinfectants If disinfectants other than those mentioned above are used, test them at an inconspicuous location before their first use. Use only acid-free disinfectants. If in doubt, contact KIRSCH. Cleaning and disinfecting the unit Protective equipment: Chemical-resistant protective gloves CAUTION!
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Put drawers and shelves back in the unit. Wipe the door seal only with clear water and rub until thor- oughly dry. Ä Chapter 7.1 “Switching on the unit” Switch on the unit on page 41. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
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Cleaning and disinfection Cleaning the housing Painted housing Treat the housing with cleaning and care products for painted surfaces. Stainless steel housing Treat the housing with cleaning and care products for stain- less steel. Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
Check the following parts of the unit individually for damage: Door handle Interior Door seal If there is damage and functionality is not ensured, decom- mission the unit and contact the service department Ä “Service contact” on page 4. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
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Cool down the monitoring sensor (for example with a cooling spray). Wait until the warning limit is exceeded and the buzzer sounds. ð The Display alternates between the current temperature and the two error messages (upper and lower tempera- ture alarm). Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
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Requirement: The back of the unit is accessible. Dust off the condenser (for example with a brush or vacuum cleaner). Check the condenser for visible damage and wear. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
The remote warning contact has been triggered. Door-open alarm The door is open Deactivate buzzer. for more than 60 Close door. seconds. The door-open alarm is not for- warded via the remote warning contact. Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
The buzzer is deactivated, the alarm cause has been rectified, but the alarm continues to appear on the display. Press button [Reset]. ð The alarm has been acknowledged. The display shows the temperature of the chilled goods. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
(e.g. electric shocks) and damage (e.g. fire, damage to chilled goods). – Have repairs performed by the service depart- ment. – Use KIRSCH replacement parts. – Do not make independent additions or changes to the unit. – If in doubt, contact KIRSCH. Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
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Reduced cooling performance can cause considerable damage to chilled goods. – Select an alternative storage location for the chilled goods. – Ensure operating and storage conditions. – Transfer chilled goods to new location. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
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Perform the recommended measures. Acknowledge the alarm messages. For repairs, contact the service department: The following company has been commissioned and authorised by KIRSCH to provide service for the unit: Ä “Service contact” on page 4 CAUTION! Danger of damage due to interrupted cooling...
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Contact the service depart- The temperature of the chilled ment. goods can fluctuate. Relay X: Transfer chilled goods to new location. Defect in the relevant relay. Contact the service depart- The temperature of the chilled ment. goods can fluctuate. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
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(for example due to limits. very warm chilled goods or Monitor the temperature pro- because the door was open gression. too long). If it does not normalise, con- tact the service department. Transfer chilled goods to new location. Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
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– The USB flash drive cannot be matted in FAT-32 format. read. Error message: Remove USB flash drive and USB flash drive was removed – – try again after 1 minute. while copying process was ongoing. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
– Do not damage, burn or short-circuit the battery. – Dispose of the battery in accordance with regional regulations. – If in doubt, consult the local communal authority or special disposal specialists regarding envi- ronmentally friendly disposal. Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
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– Dispose of the unit in accordance with the regional regulations for electrical and electronic units. – If in doubt, consult the local communal authority or special disposal specialists regarding envi- ronmentally friendly disposal. 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
Appendix Appendix Depending on the model, the appendix contains the following appli- cable documents: Declaration of conformity Technical data Installation drawing Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
EN 61010-1:2010+A1:2019 EC Low Voltage Directives 2014/35/EU EN 61010-2-11:2017 Electromagnetic Compatibility 2014/30/EU EN 60601-1-2:2015 Machinery Directives 2006/42/EG EN/IEC 61000-3-2:2014 EN/IEC 61000-3-3:2013 Standards DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 DIN 13221:2016-08 27.05.2021 Refrigerator/freezer LABO series...
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Electromagnetic Compatibility 2014/30/EU Machinery Directives 2006/42/EG Standards DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 Harmonised standards EN 61010-1:2010+A1:2019 EN 61010-2-11:2017 EN 60601-1-2:2015 EN/IEC 61000-3-2:2014 EN/IEC 61000-3-3:2013 Willstätt, 05.05.2021 Dr. Jochen Kopitzke Managing Director Refrigerator/freezer LABO series 27.05.2021...
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