Table of Contents Safety Information ..............................3 Alert Signals..............................3 Unpacking ................................4 Visible Loss or Damage..........................4 Concealed Loss or Damage ........................4 Packing List ..............................4 Performance Characteristics ..........................5 Temperature Ranges ............................5 Temperature Stability ............................5 Electrical Requirements..........................5 Installation ................................6 Selecting a Location ............................6 Casters................................6 Leveling the Unit ............................6 Shelves ................................6 Shelf Installation ............................7...
Safety Information Your satisfaction and safety are important to Fisher Alert Signals Scientific and a complete understanding of this unit is necessary to attain these objectives. Warning As the ultimate user of this apparatus, it is your responsi- Warnings alert you to a possibility of bility to understand its proper function and operational personal injury.
Unpacking Save all packing material if apparatus is received dam- aged. This merchandise was carefully packed and thor- oughly inspected before leaving our factory. Responsibility for its safe delivery was assumed by the carrier upon acceptance of the shipment; therefore, claims for loss or damage sustained in transit must be made upon the carrier by the recipient as follows: Visible Loss or Damage...
Installation Selecting a Location Choose a location for the freezer that will provide at least three inches of clearance between the cabinet and any adjacent vertical surface at the sides and the rear. Appropriate electrical power must be available. Locate the freezer within six feet of the power outlet so that no extension cord is required.
NSTALLATION Shelves Included are three (3) epoxy coated wire shelves per door opening. Also included are three epoxy coated filler shelves for the two and three door models. Shelf spacing is adjustable on half-inch centers with the enclosed shelf supports to suit requirements. Replacement shelves are available individually.
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NSTALLATION Insert four shelf supports into pilasters for each shelf. Shelf Support Tab Length Figure 2 Figure 3...
NSTALLATION Electrical Connection Caution The frequency and nominal voltage requirements for the Insufficient line voltage is often the unit are specified on the data plate, which is located on cause of compressor start-up failure, the interiors upper left side. Plug the unit into a power especially in 115V freezers.
Operation Begin operation by inserting the key into the key switch located on the header panel. The key switch is packed Warning inside the envelope, which is shipped in the freezer This product is NOT approved for stor- chamber. Turning the key switch to the ON ( | ) position age of flammable or explosive materi- will energize the compressor and condenser fans and the als.
PERATION Setting the Temperature To change the set temperature, press and release the Menu keypad once. The display will flash SP and the Mode LED will be illuminated. The last set temperature will then be shown in the display. To change the tempera- ture, press the UP or DOWN arrow key.
PERATION chamber temperature of -17°C and the system begins to control to the desired temperature of -15°C (as long as the 3 min. time delay has expired). Allow an additional 30 to 40 minutes for the freezer to again stabilize. If the display is still inaccurate, repeat the calibration offset procedure.
PERATION Defrost System Caution The defrost heaters are controlled by a defrost timer. The Changes to the defrost cycle are not timer is a 24 hr. dial timer located in the wire termination recommended and void the warranty. box behind the header panel. The timer is factory set to provide four defrost cycles per 24 hour period (at 6 and 12 pm and am).
Troubleshooting This table is intended to assist in resolving user-correctable freezer problems by relating symptoms to their likely causes. If service beyond the scope of this table is required, contact service at 1-800-438-4851. Symptom Probable Cause Action Does not run. Unit unplugged.
Maintenance Cabinet Cleaning Warning The exterior of the freezer cabinet should be cleaned with When servicing the unit, disconnect a solution of mild soap and water. Do not use caustic from the electrical power source. soap or abrasive cleaners since these may damage the cabinet finish.
Replacement Parts Replacements for Laboratory Freezer parts serviceable by the user may be ordered, by part number, from Fisher Scientific Co. at 1-800-438-4851. Item Part Number Freezer Replacement Shelf SPN13986210E Solid State Relay (K1) SPN88616 Temperature Controller W/Sensor SPN103508 (220V) International Version Control SPN105402 Front Shelf Support SPN103264...
Warranty Laboratory instruments and equipment manufactured by Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C. – Laboratory Equipment Division (hereinafter called “the Company”) are warranted only as stated below. Subject to the exceptions and upon the conditions specified below, the Company agrees, at its election, to...
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