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Installation/Service Manual Coliform Incubator Bath Model 2860/2861 (251) Se le c te d Te m p e ra tur e s Are Fa ctory Pr e se t To Se le ct Te m p e ra ture : Pr e ss until d e sir e d te m p e ra tur e is d isp la ye d .
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THE MATERIAL IN THIS MANUAL IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THE CONTENTS AND THE PRODUCT IT DESCRIBES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THERMO SCIENTIFIC MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THIS MANUAL. IN NO EVENT SHALL THERMO BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, DIRECT OR INCIDENTAL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF THIS MANUAL.
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REVISION STATUS INDEX DATE AMENDED PAGES NOTES 6/99 Initial release Add caution "acidic & caustic NOV01 substance .." APR05 new manuals #, manufacture location 36100110 (34001605) JUN06 ECR23443 & 23496 consolidated with 3177691 230V, removed CE symbol and declaration Revised water specifications SEPT08 ECR24808 Added UL required info...
INTRODUCTION UNPACKING AND DAMAGE 1.01 Your satisfaction and safety are important 2.01 Save all packing material until unit is put to Thermo and a complete understanding of this into service. This merchandise was carefully unit is necessary to attain these objectives. packed and thoroughly inspected before leaving our factory.
GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING USING CHLORINATED TAP WATER OR 3.01 The Precision Coliform Incubator Bath is ADDITIVES THAT CONTAIN CHLORINE a special purpose bath designed for two specific WILL VOID THE MANUFACTURER'S tests. WARRANTY. SIMILARLY, HIGH PURITY (DEIONIZED) WATER THAT DOES NOT 1.
3.04 The interior of the bath is constructed of Environmental Conditions- stainless steel and is designed for operation This instrument is designed to operate safely with distilled water or water solutions, such as under the following conditions: water/ethylene glycol with a corrosion inhibitor •...
EXPLANATION OF CONTROLS 5.03 Determine the total amount of current being used by other apparatus connected to 6.01 Power Switch - The power switch the circuit that will be used for this apparatus. located on the lower left-hand side of the It is critical that the added current demand control panel provides power for the entire (see nameplate) of this and other equipment...
OPERATION 3. To Select the Operating Temperature: Model 2860 has four user selectable temperature setpoints of 35.0, 41.5, 44.5 CAUTION and 45.5°C. To select the desired operating EXERCISE CARE WHEN USING ACIDIC OR CAUSTIC SOLUTIONS AS THEY WILL ATTACK temperature, press the...
MAINTENANCE 2. Should it be necessary to use a media other than water such as those listed below, limit the time to a maximum of four hours. Clean 8.01 Cleaning and care of stainless steel: surfaces immediately after use. Stainless steel will resist corrosion; however, it is not impervious to it.
9.02 The following is a list of the tools and TROUBLESHOOTING instruments required to perform the procedures outlined in the Troubleshooting Procedures WARNING table. SERVICE SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. BEFORE Tools Needed: REPLACING ANY ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL COMPONENTS, UNPLUG •...
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9.03 No Heat Check Heater (Cont'd) Disconnect unit from electrical supply. Disconnect heater from circuit and check resistance between heater leads (red and white wires) with an ohmmeter. Approximate heater resistance values are shown below. 120V 230V 24 ohms 47 ohms If resistance reads 0 or infinite, replace heater.
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9.06 Pump does not Verify that the water level is above both the pump inlet circulate water. and outlet. If pump is not running, verify that power is applied to the bath. If power is present, check wiring of pump to power switch.