Panasonic MDF-U731 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic MDF-U731 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Biomedical freezer

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Operating Instructions
Biomedical Freezer
MDF-U731
MDF-U731
Series
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this operating instructions
for future use.
See page 31 for model number.

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Biomedical Freezer MDF-U731 MDF-U731 Series Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this operating instructions for future use. See page 31 for model number.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION P. 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION P. 3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS P. 7 FREEZER COMPONENTS P. 8 Freezer unit P. 8 Control panel P. 10 INSTALLATION SITE P. 11 INSTALLATION P. 12 START-UP OF UNIT P. 12 TEMPERATURE SETTING P.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION ■ Read this operating instructions carefully before using the appliance and follow the instructions for safety operation. ■ Our company never guarantee any safety if the appliance is used for any objects other than intended use or used by any procedures other than those mentioned in this operating instructions. ■...
  • Page 4: Precautions For Safe Operation

    PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION It is imperative that the user complies with this operating instructions as it contains important safety advice. Items and procedures are described so that you can use this unit correctly and safely. If the precautions advised are followed, this will prevent possible injury to the user and any other person.
  • Page 5 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING Do not use the unit outdoors. Current leakage or electric shock may result if the unit is exposed to rain water. Only qualified engineers or service personnel should install the unit. The installation by unqualified personnel may cause electric shock or fire. Install the unit on a sturdy floor and take an adequate precaution to prevent the unit from turning over.
  • Page 6 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING Ensure you do not inhale or consume medication or aerosols from around the unit at the time of maintenance. These may be harmful to your health. Never splash water directly onto the unit as this may cause electric shock or short circuit. Never put containers with liquid on the unit as this may cause electric shock or short circuit when the liquid is spilled.
  • Page 7 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION CAUTION This unit must be plug into a dedicated circuit protected by branch circuit breaker. Use a dedicated power source as indicated on the rating label attached to the unit. A multiple-tap may cause fire resulting from abnormal heating. Connect the power supply plug to the power source firmly after removing the dust on the plug.
  • Page 8: Environmental Conditions

    ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS This equipment is designed to be safe at least under the following conditions (based on the IEC 61010-1): ■ Indoor use; ■ Altitude up to 2000 m; ■ Temperature 5 C to 40 ■ Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 ■...
  • Page 9: Freezer Components

    FREEZER COMPONENTS Freezer unit <Inside of the front cover> <Back side>...
  • Page 10 FREEZER COMPONENTS 1. Lock: Turn clockwise to 180 with a key and the door is securely locked. 2. Magnetic door gasket: This prevents the cold air from escaping. Always keep clean. 3. Handle: Always grip this handle to open and close the door. 4.
  • Page 11: Control Panel

    FREEZER COMPONENTS Control panel DOOR ALAR 1. Door check lamp (DOOR): This lamp is lit when the door is open. 2. Alarm lamp (ALARM): This lamp is flashed during alarm condition. 3. Temperature display: This indicator shows the chamber temperature, set temperature, or error code.
  • Page 12: Installation Site

    INSTALLATION SITE To operate this unit properly and to obtain maximum performance, install the unit in a location with the following conditions: ■ A location not subjected to direct sunlight Do not install the unit under direct sunlight. Installation in a location subjected to direct sunlight cannot obtain the intended performance.
  • Page 13: Installation

    INSTALLATION 1. Removing the packaging materials and tapes Remove all transportation fixed metal fittings (the side of the left) (Fig. 1) and tapes. Open the doors and ventilate the unit. If the outside panels are dirty, clean them with a diluted neutral dishwashing detergent.
  • Page 14: Start-Up Of Unit

    START-UP OF UNIT Follow the procedures for the initial and consequent operations of the unit. 1. A plug is connected with the power supply without putting samples in the product. 2. A power switch and a battery switch are turned on. 3.
  • Page 15: Key Lock Function

    KEY LOCK FUNCTION This unit is provided with the key lock function. When the key lock is ON, change of the setting through the key pad is not available. The key lock is set in OFF at the factory. Display Mode Function L o 0...
  • Page 16: Alarm Functions

    ALARMS FUNCTIONS This unit has the alarm functions shown below. Contact our sales representative or agent after moving the storage items to other refrigerator or freezer if the alarm status continues because there is a possibility of any failure. Alarm & Safety Situation Indication Alarm buzzer...
  • Page 17: Self Diagnostic Functions

    SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS This unit has the self diagnostic functions shown below. Contact our company sales representative or agent if an error code (ex. E01) is displayed resulting from the self diagnostic. Alarm & Safety Situation Indication Alarm buzzer Remote alarm terminal Alarm lamp is flashed.
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING Always disconnect the power supply to the unit prior to any repair or maintenance of the unit in order to prevent electric shock or injury. Ensure you do not inhale or consume medication or aerosols from around the unit at the time of maintenance.
  • Page 19: Defrosting

    MAINTENANCE Defrosting Use the scraper provided for removing the frost if the freezer operation must be continued. Pay attention not to impact or damage the inner wall. 1. When defrosting, move all the contents of containers in the freezer to another low temperature freezer. 2.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If the unit malfunctions, check out the following before calling for service. Malfunction Check/Remedy The chamber is not cooled □ The circuit breaker of power source is active. at all □ The voltage is too low? (In this case, call an electrician.) □...
  • Page 21: Disposal Of Unit

    DISPOSAL OF UNIT WARNING If the unit is to be stored unused in an unsupervised area for an extended period ensure that children do not have access and doors cannot be closed completely. The disposal of the unit should be accomplished by appropriate personnel. Always remove doors to prevent accidents such as suffocation.
  • Page 22 DISPOSAL OF UNIT (English) FOR EU USERS The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused.
  • Page 23 DISPOSAL OF UNIT (French) POUR LES UTILISATEURS DE UE Le symbole et les systèmes de recyclage évoqués ci-dessous s'appliquent uniquement aux pays de UE. Votre produit est conçu et fabriqué avec des composants et des matériaux de hautes qualités qui peuvent être recyclés et/ou réutilisés.
  • Page 24 DISPOSAL OF UNIT (Portuguese) PARA UTILIZADORES DA UE O símbolo e os sistemas de reciclagem descritos abaixo aplicam-se aos países da UE e não se aplicam aos países noutras áreas do mundo. O seu produto foi concebido e fabricado com materiais e componentes de elevada qualidade que podem ser reciclados e/ou reutilizados.
  • Page 25 DISPOSAL OF UNIT (Dutch) VOOR GEBRUIKERS IN DE EU Het symbool en de recycleersystemen die hieronder beschreven worden, zijn van toepassing op de landen in de EU en zijn niet van toepassing op landen in andere delen van de wereld. Uw product is ontworpen en gemaakt met materialen en onderdelen van hoge kwaliteit, die gerecycleerd en opnieuw gebruikt kunnen worden.
  • Page 26: Replacement Of Wear-Out Parts

    REPLACEMENT OF WEAR-OUT PARTS Replacement of battery for power failure alarm Replace the battery for power failure alarm every 3 years to ensure the alarm is operated in the event of power failure. Contact our sales representative or agent for the replacement of battery. The alarm function (blink of alarm lamp, sound of buzzer) will not operate when the battery for power failure alarm is flat.
  • Page 27: Setting Of Mtr-4015Lh

    TEMPERATURE RECORDER (OPTION) A temperature recorder is available for the freezer as an optional component. The type of the temperature recorder is MTR-G85A and MTR-4015LH. For the attachment, the recorder fixing is necessary. Contact our sales representative or agent for the installation of a temperature recorder. Setting of MTR-4015LH The used recording paper left in the used recording paper Temperature...
  • Page 28: Temperature Recorder (Option)

    TEMPERATURE RECORDER (OPTION) 5. Slide the recording paper along the guide plate so that the recording paper will not be forced out of the date & Notch for time adjustment slot. See Fig. 5. date & time adjustment 6. After ascertaining that the holes on the side of the recording paper are locked into the teeth of the sprocket, turn the gear and send the recording paper into the used recording paper storage.
  • Page 29: Setting Of Mtr-G85A

    TEMPERATURE RECORDER (OPTION) Setting of MTR-G85A If the warning is required for the internal temperature record or the interior temperature deviates from the target temperature, an optional auto temperature recorder (MTR-G85A) is available. Install the recorder properly as described below. Chart guides Pen cap holder Back-up battery...
  • Page 30 TEMPERATURE RECORDER (OPTION) Starting recording and setting the time: Turn the power switch ON. The ink pen will move inward on the recording paper and stop temporarily at the 0% position (equivalent to the 40 C line). Then the ink pen will move to the position which indicates the measured Ink pen temperature.
  • Page 31: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Biomedical Freezer Product name MDF-U731 External dimensions W770 mm x D830 mm x H1955 mm Internal dimensions W650 mm x D700 mm x H1370 mm Effective capacity 623 L Exterior Painted steel Interior Painted steel Door Painted steel Lock Insulation Rigid polyurethane foamed-in place Polyethylene coated wire...
  • Page 32: Performance

    PERFORMANCE Product name Biomedical Freezer MDF-U731 Model number MDF-U731-PA Cooling performance C to -30 C (ambient temperature; 5 C to +35 C, no load) Rated voltage AC 115 V Rated frequency 60 Hz Rated power consumption 280 W Noise level 40 dB [A] (background noise;...
  • Page 33: Safety Check Sheet

    CAUTION Please fill in this form before servicing. Hand over this form to the service engineer to keep for his and your safety. Safety check sheet 1. Freezer contents : □Yes □No Risk of infection: □Yes □No Risk of toxicity: □Yes □No Risk from radioactive sources:...
  • Page 34 Printed in Taiwan 1-1-1, Sakata Oizumi-Machi Ora-Gun, Gunma 370-0596, Japan 7FB6P15172300 T0414-0 © Panasonic Healthcare Co., Ltd. 2014...

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