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- Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Thermo Scientific Explosion-Proof Refrigerators and Freezers...
- Page 2 © 2015 Thermo Fisher Scientific. All rights reserved.
- Page 3 Explosion-Proof Refrigerators and Freezers Model No: 20ERCETSA, 20EREETSA, 20EFEETSA 20EREETSV, 20EFEETSV, 20ERCETSV 326805H01 Rev. D...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Information..............................1 Alert Signals..............................1 Intended Use ...............................3 Explosion Proof Refrigerators and Freezers......................4 Unpacking................................5 Visible Loss or Damage..........................5 Concealed Loss or Damage..........................5 Performance Characteristics..........................6 Temperature Ranges........................... ..6 Electrical Requirements..........................6 Installation................................ -
Page 5: Safety Information
Safety Information Your satisfaction and safety are important to Thermo Scientific and a complete understanding of this unit is necessary to attain these objectives. As the ultimate user of this apparatus, it is your responsibility to understand its proper function and operational characteristics. - Page 6 Safety Information DANGER RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer: • Take off doors. • Leave the shelves in the place so that children may not easily climb inside. If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
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Page 7: Intended Use
Intended Use The Refrigerators/Freezers described in this manual are for professional use only. These products are intended for use in research for the storage of samples or inventory in the following temperature ranges: WARNING Refrigerators +1°C to +12°C Only Explosion Proof Units or -12°C to -20°C Freezers Flammable Material Storage Units... -
Page 8: Explosion Proof Refrigerators And Freezers
Explosion-Proof Refrigerators and Freezers Overview Conventional refrigerators and freezers are not suitable for storing flammable materials. Such units have components in their electrical and refrigeration systems that can trigger explosions of flammable air-vapor mixtures inside the unit and/or in the immediate surrounding area. The Authority having Jurisdiction (AHJ) determines if work areas are designated as a hazardous location with respect to the presence of flammable gases or vapors. -
Page 9: Unpacking
Unpacking Save all packing material if apparatus is received damaged. This merchandise was carefully packed and thoroughly 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... -
Page 10: Performance Characteristics
-12° to -20°C (-4° to 10°F) For 20EFEETSV: -18° to -28°C (-0.4° to -18.4°F) Electrical Requirements For 20ERCETSA, 20EREETSA and 20EFEETSA 115 Volts ±10%, 60 Hz, 5.0 Amps For 20EREETSV, 20EFEETSV and 20ERCETSV 230 Volts ±10%, 50 Hz, 2.0 Amps... -
Page 11: Installation
INSTALLATION CAUTION Electrical DO NOT REMOVE, under any circumstance, the grounding Flammable Material Storage and General Purpose units must prongs from the 3-prong power be connected to a grounded outlet matching the nameplate cord supplied with all units. and / or the information furnished in this manual. If you are not sure about the outlet, you should contact a qualified electrician for assistance. -
Page 12: Explosion-Proof Refrigerator And Freezer Installation
Installation Explosion-Proof Refrigerator and Freezer Installation IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY This unit is for free standing installation only. The appropriate materials and wiring methods must be used in order to comply with current NFPA No. 70 NEC. for Class I, Group C and Group D; Class I Zone 1 Group IIB Hazardous Locations and Local Codes. - Page 13 Installation How to Seal Killark® Box Conduit with Fiber and Sealing Compound to Help Protect Against Explosions (Explosion-Proof Units Only): The purpose of the procedure that follows is to build fiber rope dams on the left and right hubs of the horizontal conduit. The fiber rope dams will surround conduit wiring that is housed inside the horizontal conduit.
- Page 14 Installation Note: Wires must be kept separated as shown in the diagrams. Figure 2: Horizontal Conduit, Cutaway Insert fiber rope material down into horizontal conduit opening. Pressing down firmly, work the material • into the left hub and—most importantly—being sure the material COMPLETELYSURROUNDS THE WIRING, from the top to the bottom, completely blocking this end of the horizontal conduit.
- Page 15 Installation Pour sealing compound down in between the two fiber rope dams filling the remaining space. Pour • slowly, being careful not to trap air bubbles. Immediately wipe off any spilled sealing compound. Screw conduit domed-cover back onto conduit opening. •...
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Page 16: Selecting A Location
Installation Selecting a Location CAUTION Be sure that the power supply is Choose a location for the refrigerator/freezer that will provide a the same voltage that is specified clearance of 4 in. at the top, 8 in. at the rear and 3 in. at each on the unitʼs data plate. -
Page 17: Shelves
Installation Shelves Shipped inside each cabinet are four fixed shelves which also serve as part of the evaporator coil on freezer models. For the refrigerator models, out of the four shelves, one shelf is a sheet metal shelf & others are wired shelves are fixed. For Corrosion resistant models all shelves are steel shelves. -
Page 18: Door Seal
Installation Door Seal To check the door seal, complete the steps: 1. Open the door. 2. Insert a strip of paper (a couple of inches wide) between the door gasket and the cabinet flange and close the door. 3. Slowly pull the paper strip from the outside. You should feel some resistance. -
Page 19: Operation
Operation Initial Startup WARNING If the unit is tilted in excess of This unit is not equipped with a power switch. Turn the 30 degrees, do not apply applicable facility circuit breaker off during installation. Simply electrical power for a minimum turn power on the facility’s circuit that supplies the unit. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This table is intended to assist in resolving user-correctable refrigerator problems by relating symptoms to their likely causes. If service beyond the scope of this table is required, contact Customer Service at 1-800-438-4851. Symptom Probable Cause Action Does Not Run Unit Unplugged Plug in Blown fuse or tripped circuit Breaker... -
Page 21: Maintenance
Maintenance Cabinet Cleaning WARNING When servicing the unit, disconnect from the electrical power source. The cabinet interior should be cleaned frequently. Any spilled liquid should be wiped off immediately. Stains resulting from some spills can be permanent if not quickly removed. -
Page 22: Warranty
One Year Limited Warranty This Thermo Scientific product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one (1) year from the first to occur of (i) the date the product is sold by the manufacturer or (ii) the date the product is purchased by the original retail customer (the “Commencement Date”). - Page 23 Davantage d’informations sur laconformité de Thermo Fisher Scientific à ces directives, les recycleurs dans votre pays et les informations sur les produits Thermo Scientific qui peuvent aider le détection des substances sujettes à la directive RoHS sont disponibles sur www.thermo.com/...
- Page 24 Important For your future reference and when contacting the factory, please have the following information readily available: Model Number: Serial Number: Date Purchased: The above information can be found on the dataplate attached to the equipment. If available, please provide the date purchased, the source of purchase (manufacturer or specific agent/ rep organization), and purchase order number.
- Page 25 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 275 Aiken Road Asheville, NC 28804 United States www.thermofisher.com 326805H01 Rev. D...
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