Table of Contents 1. COMPONENTS CHECKLIST ..................3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................... 4 3. YOUR DULAS SOLAR DIRECT DRIVE REFRIGERATOR ......... 6 REFRIGERATOR COMPONENTS ................7 5. MATERIAL SAFETY INFORMATION ................8 6. END OF LIFE & PRODUCT RECYCLING ..............9 7.
(A) End Clamp 34-43mm Set (B) Mid Clamp 28-42mm Set (C) Front fixed leg (D) C-Rail 47-3 – 1530mm (E) C-Rail 47-3 - 750mm (not used with VC150SDD system) (F) Rear adjustable leg (G) Rail connector set 47 Coachscrews, Rawlbolts, Washers...
VC150SDD User’s Manual 2. Safety Instructions Read the Manual - please read all instructions completely before installing. Installation and system servicing should only be carried out by a qualified and competent engineer. Work performed by persons with insufficient technical knowledge may adversely affect the performance of the unit or cause physical injury or damage to the equipment.
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VC150SDD User’s Manual DC power only - this refrigerator is designed for operation with the solar power system supplied. Do not connect the refrigerator to other power supplies. Dangerous substances - this refrigerator contains substances that are not biodegradable and can cause harm, please ensure that all components of the refrigerator are disposed of correctly, see page 8 for more information.
Dulas is considered one of the market leaders in this field. The VC150SDD is Dulas’ latest innovation in solar refrigeration. Using our new solar direct drive technology we have replaced the traditional battery energy store with a ground breaking phase change solution.
VC150SDD User’s Manual 5. Material Safety Information THE REFRIGERATOR The Dulas VC150SDD conforms to the European directive 2002/95/EC on hazardous substances and does not contain the following elements: lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chrome, PBB or PBDE. The absence of ozone destroying materials is in accordance with EC 1005/2009 (CFC-free) It is compliant with European Standards (CE) EN60335-1:2010 &...
Disposal of Phase Change Material (PCM) The PCM used in the Dulas refrigerator has a very long life and does not degrade through use. At the end of the refrigerators useful life the PCM should be either recycled or disposed of in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations.
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VC150SDD User’s Manual SOLAR POWER SUPPLY Do not dispose of this equipment with normal domestic waste! To comply with the European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation as national law, electrical equipment that has reached the end of its life must be collected separately and returned to an approved recycling facility.
VC150SDD User’s Manual 7. Refrigerator Installation DO NOT position the refrigerator in direct sunlight or next to any heat sources. Make sure the refrigerator is positioned to provide good ventilation and ease of access for maintenance. Ventilation is particularly important for the condensers and compressors.
CONSUMPTION, ONLY OPEN THE LID WHEN STRICTLY NECESSARY. The VC150SDD refrigerator has two refrigerated compartments. The large one is specifically for the storage of vaccines and the smaller one with the fan is the freezer, see Section 4. The vaccine...
VC150SDD User’s Manual 9. Freezer operation The VC150SDD freezer is a highly efficient freezer designed specifically for freezing water packs for vaccine distribution. It has a fan to maximise the cooling power and is able to rapidly freeze up to 2.4kg of water each day.
VC150SDD User’s Manual 10. Green compressor status LED light The green LED light on the front of the refrigerator illuminates to indicate that the compressor is operating. The compressor will run if the refrigerator temperature is above about 4 degrees and there is sufficient solar power.
VC150SDD User’s Manual 11. User Training The end user of the VC150SDD should be instructed in the simple processes outlined below and also those in Section 12. It should be stressed that these tasks are essential to ensure correct and reliable operation of the refrigerator.
Check all mechanical fixings and electrical connections (including the array) 13. Spare parts Listed below are the most likely spare parts required by the VC150SDD over the course of its lifetime. It is recommended that one set of these spares is purchased for every 10 refrigerators.
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