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Thermo Scientific Precision 30 cu ft Incubator Standard or Low Temperature Operating and Maintenance Manual 3177878 Rev. N Visit us online to register your warranty www.thermoscientific.com/labwarranty...
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Preface Standard Temperature Model 30M Voltage Door 3971 120V, 50/60 Hz., 1450W Solid 3973 120V, 50/60 Hz., 1450W Glass Low Temperature (Refrigerated) Model 30MR Voltage Door 3975 120V, 60 Hz., 2150W Solid 3977 120V, 60 Hz., 2150W Glass MANUAL NUMBER 3177878...
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European Country, and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them. Further information on Thermo’s compliance with this directive, the recyclers in your country and information on Thermo Scientific products will be available at www.thermofisher.com. Always use the proper protective equipment (clothing, gloves, goggles, etc.) Always dissipate extreme cold or heat and wear protective clothing.
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Avoid spillage of large volumes of liquids. DO NOT evaporate noxious fumes. The liquid level in the container should be checked daily to prevent overflow. Allow a 4°C differential between the desired operating temperature and the safety temperature. Thermo Scientific 30 cu ft Incubators...
DO NOT use a two-prong adapter plug. Hazardous high voltage conditions exist inside the control compartment. Disconnect all electrical power to the incubator before removing the cover. Only qualified electrical instrument personnel are authorized to perform troubleshooting and/or servicing. 30 cu ft Incubators Thermo Scientific...
After turning compressor Off. TEMP. INCREASE TEMP. INCREASE Wait 3 minutes 1400 before restarting. HEAT 15 AMPS MAX Figure 2-1. Standard Temperature Model 30M (3971, 3973) Figure 2-2. Low Temperature Model 30MR (3975, 3977) Thermo Scientific 30 cu ft Incubators...
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Caution This product is not intended, nor can it be used, as a sterile or patient connected device. In addition, this apparatus is not designed for use in Class I, II, or III locations as defined by the National Electrical Code. 30 cu ft Incubators Thermo Scientific...
DO NOT — FOR ANY REASON — RETURN THIS UNIT WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING AUTHORIZATION. In any correspondence to Thermo, please supply the nameplate data, including catalog number and serial number. Thermo Scientific 30 cu ft Incubators...
General Information Section 4 The following instructions encompass the incubators listed below: Electrical Model No. Description Characteristics Standard Temperature Model (30M) Incubator, 3971 120V, 50/60 Hz., 1450W w/solid door Low Temperature Model (30MR) Incubator, 3975 120V, 60 Hz., 2150W w/solid door...
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Section 4 General Information Model 30M Model 30MR Standard Model Refrigerated Model Temperature Range ambient +5°C to 70°C 5°C to 70°C Dimensions (W x D x H) 36 x 30 x 88 inches 30 x 24 x 72 inches Overall...
Usually, the 1400 watt position is used for quick chamber heat-up, depending on the nature of the load and desired operating temperature. The switch may later be placed in its appropriate position for normal operation. Thermo Scientific 30 cu ft Incubators...
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(52°C), and it will prevent damage to the compressor due to excessive pressures created by high temperature in the chamber. NOTE Allow the incubator to cool to approximately 100°F (38°C) before changing from HEAT to COOL switch positions. 30 cu ft Incubators Thermo Scientific...
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Exhaust vent Power line pilot light Wattage selection switch Interior (convenience outlet) Heat “ON - OFF” switch “ON-OFF” switch Figure 5-1. Standard Model 30M Safety thermostat, Cool pilot light Control thermostat adjustment screw Interior (convenience outlet) adjustment screw Safety pilot light...
For personal safety, this apparatus must be properly grounded. A power cord is provided at the rear of the cabinet for the Convenience Outlet, 15 amps maximum, located inside the chamber. Thermo Scientific 30 cu ft Incubators...
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Caution The uniformity will be adversely affected if air circulation is obstructed. Do not exceed 100 lbs. load per shelf, as weight in excess of this will cause the shelf to sag. 30 cu ft Incubators Thermo Scientific...
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A piece of 7/16" I.D. plastic tubing is used to connect the condensate drip tube (located at the rear center of the chamber ceiling) to this container. Note The liquid level, in the container, should be checked daily to prevent overflow. Thermo Scientific 30 cu ft Incubators...
Allow the chamber temperature to rise to within 5°C of the desired temperature; then select the appropriate heater wattage. Desired Chamber Wattage Setting Temperature °C 37 to 45 46 to 60 1400 61 to 70 Thermo Scientific 30 cu ft Incubators...
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30 minutes; then determine the percent of heat cycle. Setting the SAFETY and CONTROL Thermostats: For Model 30M: 1. Using a small screwdriver, turn both the temperature control and safety temperature thermostat adjustment screws fully clockwise. The temperature control pilot lamp should now be illuminated.
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Control pilot light cycles (50% of the time on and 50% of the time off). Note Allow a 4°C differential between the desired operating temperature and the safety temperature. Example: Set operating temperature at 20°C and safety temperature at 24°C. Thermo Scientific 30 cu ft Incubators...
Compressor Charging Specifications: ~ 8 oz. of R134a ~ Low Side = 9 - 13 Psig @ 5 oC ~ High Side = 120 -135 Psig Thermo Scientific 30 cu ft Incubators...
3. Make certain that all wire terminal connections are secure. 4. Make certain an intermittent failure of the switches, thermostats, heater, or wiring has not occurred. If so, isolate the cause, repair, or replace. 30 cu ft Incubators Thermo Scientific...
Pilot Light Replacement: 1. Remove clip that fastens the pilot light to rear of panel. 2. Tag wires for identification; then disconnect. 3. Remove pilot light and replace in reverse order. Thermo Scientific 30 cu ft Incubators...
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2. Tag and remove the wires at the heater terminals. 3. Remove the screws at the brackets which hold the heater in place. 4. Install the new heater by following the reverse of the above steps. 30 cu ft Incubators Thermo Scientific...
Gasket, Door, Old (pre May 2000) 3176316 Gasket, Door, New (after May 2000) 3176319 Pillar, Shelf 3163415 Cooling Coil 3174760 Gasket, Neoprene 3175055 Seal Gasket 3175098 100130 Coil Seal 3175099 Drain Tube 317732 Teflon Washer Seal 73012 Thermo Scientific 30 cu ft Incubators...
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