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Fax: 49 (0)7022 32486 E-mail: sales@nbsnv-sa.be E-mail: sales@nbsgmbh.de CHINA THE NETHERLANDS New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. New Brunswick Scientific BV A903, 904 Yin Hai Building Kerkenbos 1101, 6546 BC Nijmegen No. 250, Cao Xi Road P.O Box 6826, 6503 GH Nijmegen Shanghai 200235, P.R.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK ACT 1974 (FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM) New Brunswick Scientific, as manufacturers and suppliers of laboratory equipment, are obliged under the terms of the above Act to provide our users with instructions on the safe installation, operation and maintenance of our equipment.
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Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission from New Brunswick Scientific is prohibited. Disclaimer Notice New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. reserves the right to change information in this document without notice. Updates to information in this document reflect our commitment to continuing product development and improvement.
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W A R R A N T Y Every instrument manufactured by the New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. In the USA, this apparatus, with the exception of lamps (where supplied), is warranted for 2 years against faulty components and assembly;...
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D J Minister, Executive Designer New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc., 44 Talmadge Road, Edison, NJ 08818, USA New Brunswick Scientific (UK) Ltd, 17 Alban Park, St. Albans AL4 0JJ UK New Brunswick Scientific BV, Kerkenbos 1101, Nijmegen 6546 BC, NL New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc.
If any part of your order was damaged in transit, is missing, or fails to operate, please fill out Customer Satisfaction Form 6300 and return it by fax or mail. You can also call the New Brunswick Scientific Service Department or your local NBS representative.
There are two types of Innova freezer: Upright (see Figures 1 & 3 below) and Chest (see Figure 2 below). This manual covers all versions of these freezer models:...
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RS-485 optional computer interface. Figure 1 shows a typical upright freezer, Figure 2 shows a typical chest freezer, and Figure 3 shows the upright U101 freezer. Figure 1: Upright Freezer—Side and Front Views New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
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Figure 2: Chest Freezer—Side and Front Views Figure 3: U101 Freezer—Side and Front Views Innova Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers M1288-0052 User’s Guide...
Always ensure the handle is properly engaged. 2.1.2 Voltage Stabilizer Certain freezer models are fitted with an automatic voltage stabilizer. See Section 4.7 for details. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
Maintenance, adjustment and repair work should be carried out only by QUALIFIED, EXPERIENCED personnel who have been AUTHORIZED to undertake such work by New Brunswick Scientific or its authorized agents. Failure to use authorized service agents may invalidate the warranty.
The panel can be removed by turning the key (provided) one quarter turn to the right. The key can be removed to prevent access. ON/OFF Set the circuit breaker to the (ON) position. The temperature display illuminates immediately. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
The following models have a built-in voltage stabilizer for the supply voltage: • Innova U535, 100-120V and 208-220V, 60 Hz • Innova U725, 208-220V, 60Hz • Innova C585, 100-120V and 208-220V, 60Hz • Innova C760, 208-220V, 60Hz See section 4.7 for operation.
NOTE: Be careful not to place a rack directly against the vent, as this will inhibit the plunger’s ability to operate correctly (see Section 5.1.4). New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
30 minutes. After the TEMP-ALARM temperature returns to the normal range, the switches off & the audible warning stops. Innova Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers M1288-0052 User’s Guide...
Temperature-sensitive samples stored in the freezer should be checked for deterioration. Cancel the TEMP-ALARM ALARM TEST/MUTE KEY by pressing the New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
¼ turn. Clean filter by washing in mildly soapy water, then air dry. If filter warning light does not go out after replacing the cleaned filter, contact your local New Brunswick Scientific service representative. Innova Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers M1288-0052 User’s Guide...
Locks and unlocks the control panel for programming sequence. 4.1.12 Code Change Key Operation in normal mode with lamp off. LOCK Item Name Function CODE CHANGE Used to change freezer lock codes. Inactive in normal mode. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
Operation in normal mode with lamp off. LOCK Item Name Function NUMERICAL Used to input data when programming. KEYS (1-0) Programming the Freezer Set the freezer to any temperature within the optimal range from -50°C to -86°C. Innova Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers M1288-0052 User’s Guide...
7. If you make any input errors, use the key to clear the display, then enter the correct value. 8. When the correct temperature is displayed, press the (Enter) key to LOW ALARM enter the data. The indicator will turn off. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
Once the freezer is unlocked, follow these steps to set a new lock code: CODE CHANGE 1. Press the key. The lamp will flash and the display will go blank. 2. Using the numerical keys, enter the new four-digit number. Check it on the display. Innova Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers M1288-0052 User’s Guide...
1 amp. In normal operation, with the power on, pin 1 is connected to pin 2 (N/C), and in the alarm condition, with power off, pin 1 is connected to pin 3. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
CRUSH WARNING! These freezers are very heavy. DO NOT attempt to lift any freezer by hand. Always have a trained operator use mechanical lifting equipment. Innova Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers M1288-0052 User’s Guide...
The upright freezers are fitted with internal doors which latch shut, minimizing temperature rise when the outer door is opened. Inner door gaskets require the door to be latched at all times when the freezer is running. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
These should remain fitted at all times when the freezer is running. Voltage Stabilizer The following freezer models have a built-in voltage stabilizer: • Innova U535, 100-120V and 208-220V, 60 Hz • Innova U725, 208-220V, 60Hz • Innova C585, 100-120V and 208-220V, 60Hz • Innova C760, 208-220V, 60Hz The built-in voltage stabilizer automatically compensates for variations in the supply voltage (in case of over-voltage, brown-outs, dips, sags and surges).
To start the freezer, connect the power cord and switch on the main circuit breaker. Set the battery switch (see Figures 1-3) to (ON). After approximately one minute, the compressors will start to cool the freezer. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
CAUTION! Maintenance, adjustment and repair work should be carried out only by qualified & experienced personnel who have been authorized to undertake such work by New Brunswick Scientific or its authorized agents. Cleaning 5.1.1 Painted Surfaces All exterior paint work and inner doors should be cleaned using a solution of mild detergent in water.
1. De-activate the alarm by switching the battery (alarm) switch (located behind the lockable panel on the front of the freezer) to 2. Unplug the freezer from the electrical supply. 3. Leave the door or lid open. 4. Allow the accumulated ice to melt. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
(b) in the compressor housing on the chest freezers. WARNING! Use only a replacement battery of the correct type and part number. The battery must be fitted so the terminals correspond to the polarity labels on the electrical panel. Innova Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers M1288-0052 User’s Guide...
If door still won’t open, (3) Call NBS Service department. FILTER-CLEAN (1) Clean the filter according to the instructions in Section 5.1.3. light on If the light remains on, (2) Call your NBS service department..continued... Innova Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers M1288-0052 User’s Guide...
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Two or three Voltage Stabilizer may have failed. Voltage Stabilizer Call NBS Service department. LEDs are on at once No Voltage Stabilizer Voltage Stabilizer may have failed. LED is on Call NBS Service department. New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
& & Accessories A number of accessories are available for the New Brunswick Scientific range of ultra-low temperature freezers. Contact your local NBS representative or distributor for details. 7.1.1 & LN Back-Up Systems These systems are available to temporarily protect the contents of the freezer against the consequences of freezer or power failure.
Pollution degree 2 * X = 0 for 100-120V, 2 for 208-220V (N/A for U101) or 1 for 220-240V **120V & 220V: TBA ‡ Freezer set to –80°C, ambient 20-25°C at rated electrical supply New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
Power supply voltage fluctuations not to exceed ± 10% of the nominal voltage • Installation category II • Pollution degree 2 *120V & 220V: TBA ‡ Freezer set to –80°C, ambient 20-25°C at rated electrical supply Innova Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers M1288-0052 User’s Guide...
Circuit Diagram/Wiring Schematic Figure 7: Circuit Diagram/Schematic for U535, U725, C585 & C760 Models (115/220V, 60 Hz; C760 not available in 115V) New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. User’s Guide...
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