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NAPCO Series 8000DH
CO
Incubator
2
Direct Heat with Sterilization Cycle
Operating and Maintenance Manual 7003584 Rev. 9

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  • Page 1 NAPCO Series 8000DH Incubator Direct Heat with Sterilization Cycle Operating and Maintenance Manual 7003584 Rev. 9...
  • Page 2 Preface Model Sensor* Voltage** RH Display 3598 3599 3584 3585 *T/C is a thermal conductivity sensor. IR is an infra-red sensor. **All units are 50/60 Hz. MANUAL NUMBER 7003584 25584 8/6/09 Updated RH low alarm ringback time from 30 minutes to 15 25248/IN-3945 6/9/09 Updated drawer specs-sliding and stationary...
  • Page 3 Preface Important Read this instruction manual. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in damage to the unit, injury to operating personnel, and poor equipment performance. ▲ Caution All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel. ▲...
  • Page 4 Preface Important operating and/or maintenance instructions. Read the accompanying text carefully. Potential electrical hazards. Only qualified persons should perform procedures associated with this symbol. Equipment being maintained or serviced must be turned off and locked off to prevent possible injury. Hot surface(s) present which may cause burns to unprotected skin, or to materials which may be damaged by elevated temperatures.
  • Page 5 We can also provide you with a quotation on our Extended Warranty for your Thermo Scientific products. Whatever Thermo Scientific products you need or use, we will be happy to discuss your applications. If you are experiencing technical problems, working together, we will help you locate the problem and, chances are, correct it yourself...over the telephone without a service...
  • Page 6 Preface Warranty Notes Information You Should Know Before Requesting Warranty Service • Locate the model and serial numbers. A serial tag is located on the unit itself. • For equipment service or maintenance, or with technical or special application inquiries, contact Technical Services at 1-800-438-4851 or 1-740-373-4763 (USA and Canada).

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1 Installation and Start-Up ........1-1 Keypad Operation .
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Section 3 Configuration ..........3-1 Turn Audible Alarm ON/OFF .
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Section 6 Factory Options ..........6-1 Remote Alarms .

  • Page 12: Installation And Start-Up

    Installation and Start-Up Section 1 Figure 1-1. Components • Chamber Gas Sample Port - Used for sampling chamber CO content using a FYRITE or similar instrument. • Main Power Switch - Mains Disconnect • Control Panel - Keypad, displays & indicators (Figure 1-2) •...
  • Page 13 Section 1 Installation and Start-Up - Mutes the audible alarm. Alarm Indicator - Light pulses on/off during an alarm condition. MODE Select Switch - Used to select Run, Setpoints, Calibration and Configuration modes. Message Display - Shows system status. Mode Select Indicators - RUN: Run Menu SET: Set Points Menu CAL: Calibration Menu...

  • Page 14: Keypad Operation

    Section 1 Installation and Start-Up Keypad Operation The Series 8000DH incubator has four basic modes for incubator setup: Run, Setpoints, Calibration and Configuration. • Run is the default mode for normal operation. • Set is used to enter system setpoints for incubator operation. •...

  • Page 15: Displays

    Section 1 Installation and Start-Up Keypad Operation SCROLL FOR PARAMETERS Arrows: Steps the operator through parameters of SET, CAL and CON modes. The right arrow goes to the (continued) next parameter, the left arrow returns to the previous parameter. Up/Down Arrows: Increases/decreases or toggles the parameter value selected in SET, CAL, and CON modes.
  • Page 16 Section 1 Installation and Start-Up Stacking the Warning Install stacked units against a wall or similar structure. ▲ Incubators Warning With incubators in a stacked configuration, do not leave both exterior doors open at the same time. ▲ Warning If the units have been in operation, turn them both off and disconnect the power source before beginning any service work.

  • Page 17: Stacking The Incubators

    Section 1 Installation and Start-Up Stacking the 5. Insert the stacking brackets into the slots at the back of the stacked units as shown in Figure 1-7. Incubators (cont.) 6. Align the slotted holes in the brackets with the mounting holes on the back of the top incubator.

  • Page 18: Preliminary Cleaning

    Section 1 Installation and Start-Up Preliminary Cleaning 1. Remove vinyl from shelf channels, duct sheets, and air duct, if present. 2. Using a suitable laboratory disinfectant, clean all interior surfaces. Caution Before using any cleaning or decontamination method except those recommended by the manufacturer, users should check with the manufacturer that the proposed method will not damage the equipment.

  • Page 19: Access Port Filter & Co Sensor Cover Plate

    Section 1 Installation and Start-Up Access Port Filter & 1. Locate the opening in the top left corner of the interior chamber. Remove the tape from the opening on the outside of the unit. Sensor Cover Plate 2. Locate the stopper with filter in the hardware bag. Lift the metal port cover and install the assembly in the opening inside the chamber.

  • Page 20: Hepa Filter Installation

    Section 1 Installation and Start-Up HEPA Filter Caution Be careful when the filter. The media can be damaged if it is mishandled. To avoid damage to the incubator, do not operate the unit Installation without the HEPA filter in place. ▲...

  • Page 21: Filling The Humidity Pan

    Section 1 Installation and Start-Up Electrical Power Plug the provided power cord into the power inlet connector on the back of the cabinet (Figure 1-14), then into the grounded, dedicated, electrical Connection (cont.) circuit. Figure 1-14. Back of Cabinet Filling the Humidity Fill the humidity pan with sterile distilled water to within 1/2”...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Co Gas Supply

    Section 1 Installation and Start-Up Filling the Humidity Even high purity water can contain bacteria and organic contaminants. Water should always be sterilized or treated with a decontaminant, safe for Pan (continued) use with stainless steel as well as safe for the product, prior to being introduced into the humidity reservoir.

  • Page 23: Incubator Start-Up

    Section 1 Installation and Start-Up Connecting CO Warning If higher purity CO is desired inside the incubator (greater than 99.5% pure), the pressure regulator should be constructed with a stainless Supply (continued) steel diaphragm, along with specifying the purity of the CO from the gas supplier.
  • Page 24 Section 1 Installation and Start-Up Setting the Operating To change the operating temperature setpoint: Temperature (continued) 1. Press the MODE key until the SET indicator lights. 2. Press the right arrow until “Temp XX.X” is displayed in the message display. 3.
  • Page 25 Section 1 Installation and Start-Up Setting the Overtemp To set the Overtemp setpoint: Setpoint (continued) 1. Press the MODE key until the SET indicator lights 2. Press the right arrow until Otemp XX.X is displayed in the message display 3. Press the up or down arrow key until the desired Overtemp setpoint is displayed 4.
  • Page 26 Section 1 Installation and Start-Up Thermo Fisher Scientific Direct Heat CO2 Incubator 1-15...

  • Page 28: Calibration

    Calibration Section 2 After the unit has stabilized, several different systems can be calibrated. In Calibration mode, the air temperature, CO and RH levels can be calibrated to reference instruments. To access Calibration mode, press the MODE key until the CAL indicator lights. Press the right and/or left arrow until the appropriate parameter appears in the message display.

  • Page 29: Thermal Conductivity Co System

    Section 2 Calibration Temperature 1. Press the MODE key until CAL indicator lights. (continued) 2. Press the right arrow until “TEMPCAL XX.X” appears in the message display. 3. Press up/down arrow to match display to calibrated instrument. 4. Press ENTER to store calibration. 5.
  • Page 30 Section 2 Calibration Thermal Conductivity 1. Make sure the stabilization periods outlined above are followed. System (continued) 2. Sample the chamber atmosphere through the sample port with an independent instrument. Sample the atmosphere at least 3 times to ensure accuracy of the instrument. 3.

  • Page 31: Infrared Co System

    Section 2 Calibration Infrared CO System 1. Measure the CO concentration in the chamber through the gas sample port with a Fyrite or other independent instrument. Several readings (continued) should be taken to ensure accuracy. 2. Press the MODE key until the CAL indicator lights. 3.

  • Page 32: Relative Humidity

    Section 2 Calibration Relative Humidity If a reliable RH measuring device is not available, the display can be calibrated to a typical level; (continued) 1. Follow the RH stabilization periods outlined above. 2. With a full humidity pan and stable temperature, the relative humidity in the chamber will be 95%.
  • Page 33 Section 2 Calibration Direct Heat CO2 Incubator Thermo Fisher Scientific...

  • Page 34: Configuration

    Configuration Section 3 Several features available in Configuration mode allow custom setup of the incubator. These features are listed with descriptions below. All features may not be necessary in all applications, but are available if needed. To enter Configuration mode, press the MODE key until the CON indicator lights.

  • Page 35: Set Replace Hepa Filter Reminder

    Section 3 Configuration Set REPLACE HEPA A HEPA filter replacement timer can be set for a specific amount of time, from 1 to 12 months of actual unit running time. Time will not accrue filter reminder when the unit is turned off. The default time is 6 months. When the allotted time runs out, REPLACE HEPA appears in the display and the visual alarm flashes.

  • Page 36: Set Low Temp Alarm Limit (Tracking Alarm)

    Section 3 Configuration Set Low Temp Alarm The low temp alarm limit is the deviation from the temperature setpoint which causes a low temp alarm. The low temp alarm is variable from 0.5° Limit (tracking alarm) below setpoint to 5° below setpoint. The factory setting is 1° below setpoint.

  • Page 37: Set Low Co

    Section 3 Configuration Set Low CO Alarm The low CO alarm limit is the deviation from the CO setpoint which will cause a low CO alarm. The setpoint is variable from 0.5% CO Limit (tracking alarm) below setpoint to 5.0% CO below setpoint.

  • Page 38: Enable Co Alarms To Trip Contacts

    Section 3 Configuration Enable CO Alarms to High and Low CO alarms can be programmed to trip the remote alarm contacts. A setting of ON allows this, a setting of OFF blocks CO alarms Trip Contacts from tripping the contacts. The factory setting is ON. 1.

  • Page 39: Set New Span Number For T/C Co Sensors

    Section 3 Configuration Set New Span Number If a new T/C CO sensor is being installed, the two numbers on the factory installed sticker on the T/C cell must be entered to calibrate the for T/C CO Sensors in the unit. Note For the technician’s convenience, a label containing the two numbers on the T/C cell is affixed inside the electronics drawer.

  • Page 40: Enable Rh Alarms To Trip Contacts

    Section 3 Configuration Enable RH Alarms to The low RH alarm can be programmed to trip the remote alarm contacts. A setting of ON allows this, a setting of OFF blocks the RH alarm from Trip Contacts tripping the contacts. The factory setting is ON. 1.
  • Page 41 Section 3 Configuration Direct Heat CO2 Incubator Thermo Fisher Scientific...
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  • Page 43 Section 3 Configuration 3-10 Direct Heat CO2 Incubator Thermo Fisher Scientific...

  • Page 44: Alarms

    Alarms Section 4 The Series 8000DH incubator alarm system is shown in the table below. When an alarm is active, the message appears in the LED message display. Pressing disables the audible alarm for the ringback period. However, the visual alarm continues until the incubator returns to a normal condition.

  • Page 45: Temp Controller Failure Tmp Cntr Err

    Section 4 Alarms Temp Controller Failure In addition to other safety features designed into Series 8000DH incubators, a thermostat is provided to monitor the cabinet’s temperature. TMP CNTR ERR In the unlikely event of a temperature control failure, the thermostat will turn off all heaters at a cabinet temperature of 160°C, ±5%.
  • Page 46 Preventive Maintenance PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Incubators Your equipment has been thoroughly tested and calibrated before shipment. Regular preventive maintenance is important to keep your unit functioning properly. The operator should perform routine cleaning and maintenance on a regular basis. For maximum performance and efficiency, it is recommended the unit be checked and calibrated periodically by a qualified service technician.

  • Page 48: Routine Maintenance

    Routine Maintenance Section 5 Warning If the unit has been in service, turn it off and disconnect the power cord connector before proceeding with any maintenance. ▲ Caution Before using any cleaning method except those recommended by the manufacturer, users must check with the manufacturer that the proposed method will not damage the equipment.

  • Page 49: Clean Cabinet Exterior

    Section 5 Routine Maintenance 1. Remove the shelves, access port filter assembly, HEPA filter, air sample filter and tubing, and the left and right duct sheets. Discard the HEPA filters and the access port filter assembly. See Figure 5-1. Figure 5-1. Component Locations 2.

  • Page 50: Clean Glass Doors

    Section 5 Routine Maintenance Clean Glass Doors The chamber glass door and the optional independent inner glass doors may be cleaned using the same disinfectant as used on the incubator interior. It is imperative that they be rinsed with sterile distilled water to remove the disinfectant residue.

  • Page 51: Replace Air Sample Filter

    Section 5 Routine Maintenance Replace Air Sample 1. Connect one end of the air sample filter to the hose barb on the chamber ceiling. Filter 2. Connect the other end of the filter to the metal tubing on the HEPA filter adapter (Figure 5-2).
  • Page 52 Section 5 Routine Maintenance Major Components Refer to Figure 5-3. Some components shown are factory installed options. Figure 5-3. Electronics Drawer Thermo Fisher Scientific Direct Heat CO2 Incubator...

  • Page 53: Sterilization Cycle

    Section 5 Routine Maintenance Sterilization Cycle Information You Need to Know Before Starting a Cycle • The Sterilization Cycle requires approximately 12 hours - heat-up (2-4 hours), sterilize (2 hours), and cool down (6-8 hours). Additional time is needed to verify the calibration of temperature and CO after the cycle is complete.
  • Page 54 Section 5 Routine Maintenance Checkpoints What if? Then Cycle does not initiate or terminates in mid-cycle Check for alarms: SYS IN OTEMP, AIR SNSR ERR, TMP CTRL ERR Units are stacked A Sterilization Cycle performed on either unit affects performance on second unit.. Do not use second unit during Sterilization Cycle.
  • Page 55 Section 5 Routine Maintenance Sterilization Cycle Warning The Sterilization Cycle heats the incubator interior surfaces to 140°C. Contact with any surface inside the outer door during this cycle may result in burns. ▲ 1. Empty the water from the humidity pan and place the pan back into the incubator.
  • Page 56 Section 5 Routine Maintenance Note To remove the IR sensor, if applicable, first power the unit off. Then Sterilization Cycle turn the two 1/4-turn fasteners on the top duct until the cover plate is (continued) disengaged. Secured on the inside of the plate is a dummy sensor (Figure 5-6).
  • Page 57 Section 5 Routine Maintenance 6. After ENTER is pressed, the Heat Phase initiates. The white LED Sterilization Cycle flashes and the display toggles between “STERILIZING” and “HEAT (continued) PHASE”. During this period, the HEAT light will be on and the cabinet heats to sterilization temperature.
  • Page 58 Section 5 Routine Maintenance 9. Completed Sterilization Cycle with T/C CO sensor - When the Sterilization Cycle temperature cools down to the original set operating temperature or (continued) 30°C, whichever is higher, the display toggles between “CYC COMPLETE”, “REPL HEPAs”, and “PRESS ENTER”. The white LED is lighted but no longer flashes.
  • Page 59 Section 5 Routine Maintenance 10. Open the chamber and install a new HEPA filter, air sample filter and Sterilization Cycle access port filter assembly. Press ENTER. (continued) 11. When ENTER is pressed, the LED goes out, the display returns to “SYSTEM OK”, and the HEPA filter replacement timer is reset.

  • Page 60: Factory Options

    Factory Options Section 6 A description of the factory option connections to external equipment follows. Remote Alarms A set of relay contacts is provided to monitor alarms through an RJ11 telephone style connector on the back of the cabinet. Refer to Figure 6-5 for the location of the alarm connector.

  • Page 61: Humidity Readout (P/N 1900091)

    Section 6 Factory Options Humidity Readout Series 8000DH incubators are equipped with a humidity sensor to monitor the relative humidity inside the chamber. The sensor is located on the chamber ceiling and provides a signal that is displayed in 1% increments on the control panel.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    Specifications Section 7 *Specifications are based on a nominal voltage of 115V in ambients of 22°C to 25°C. Temperature Control ..±0.1°C Microprocessor PID Control Setpoint ...Digital - Touch pad, 0.1°C Range .
  • Page 63 Section 7 Specifications Shelves Dimensions ..18.5” x 18.5” (47cm x 47cm) Construction . . Stainless steel (belt sanded, both sides) Surface area ..2.4 sq. ft. (0.22 sq. m) per shelf Max.
  • Page 64 Section 7 Specifications Weight Net ......260 lbs (118kg) Net shipping ....315 lbs (143kg) Certifications Refer to the Declaration of Conformity at the end of this manual Safety Specifications...

  • Page 66: Spare Parts

    Spare Parts Section 8 Part Number ..... .Description 190699 ....Removable feather gasket 190670 .
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  • Page 76: Electrical Schematics

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