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English Operating manual Immersion Coolers FT402 FT902 FT903 °C FT902 °C JULABO GmbH 77960 Seelbach / Germany Tel. +49 7823 51-0 +49 7823 2491 FT 402 info.de@julabo.com www.julabo.com 1.950.4620.en.V08 06/22...
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Congratulations! You have made an excellent choice. JULABO thanks you for the trust you have placed in us. This operating manual has been designed to help you gain an understanding of the operation and possible applications of our immersion coolers. For optimal utilization of all functions, we recommend that you thoroughly study this manual prior to beginning operation.
Intended use Intended use JULABO immersion coolers have been designed for temperature application to specific fluids in a bath tank. For example: Dewar vessels, beakers, or other containers in conjunction with heating circulators for continuous countercooling or for dry-ice substitution.
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These persons must be fully aware of possible risks. If you have any questions concerning the operation of your unit or the information in this manual, please contact us! Contact JULABO GmbH +49 7823 51-0 Gerhard-Juchheim-Strasse 1 +49 7823 2491 77960 Seelbach / Germany ...
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Operator responsibility – Safety instructions The bath can be filled with flammable materials. Fire hazard! There might be chemical dangers depending on the bath medium used. Observe all warnings for the used materials (bath fluids) and the respective instructions (safety data sheets).
Immersion Coolers 2.1. Disposal The product may be used with oil as bath fluid. These oils fully or partially consist of mineral oil or synthetic oil. For disposal, follow the instructions in the material safety data sheets. This unit contains refrigerants, which at this time are not considered harmful to the ozone layer.
Immersion Coolers 2.3. UKCA Declaration of Conformity UK Office: JULABO UK Ltd., Unit 7, Casterton Road Business Park, Old Great North Road, Little Casterton, Stamford, PE9 4EJ, United Kingdom, Tel.: +44 1733 265892...
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The warranty applies from the date of JULABO GmbH’s original invoice. JULABO GmbH reserves the right to decide the validity of any warranty claim. In case of faults arising either due to faulty materials or workmanship, parts will be repaired or replaced free of charge, or a new replacement unit will be supplied.
Immersion Coolers 2.4. Technical specifications Immersion cooler FT402 Working temperature range °C -40 ... 30 Temperature stability °C ±0.5 Temperature selection digital Temperature indication Resolution °C Temperature control PID1 Cooling capacity °C Medium ethanol 0.45 0.36 0.14 0.03 Cooling compressor...
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Operator responsibility – Safety instructions Immersion cooler FT902 FT903 Working temperature range °C -90 ... 30 Temperature stability °C ±1 Temperature selection digital Temperature indication Resolution °C Temperature control PID1 Cooling capacity FT903 °C (Medium ethanol) 0.29 0.27 0.26 0.25 0.24 Cooling capacity FT903 °C...
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Immersion Coolers Safety installations according to IEC 61010-2-010: Alarm message optical + audible (permanent) Environmental conditions according to IEC 61 010-1: Use indoors only. Altitude up to 2000 m - normal zero. Ambient temperature: see Technical specifications Humidity: Max. relative humidity 80 % for temperatures up to +31 °C, linear decrease down to 50 % relative humidity at a temperature of +40 °C Max.
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• The operator undertakes to have maintenance, repair, service, recovery and recycling work carried out by certified personnel who have been authorized by JULABO. • All such work must be documented. The operator must keep records and archive them for at least five years.
Immersion Coolers Operating controls and functional elements FT402 Front view Rear view °C 1 - 7 FT 402 Mains power switch, illuminated Edit keys (increase/decrease setting) Enter key (store) LED temperature display Control indicator –Heating (without function) Control indicator – Cooling...
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Pt100 sensor, 200x6 mm dia., stainless steel Clamp for immersion probe Immersion probe Mains power cable with plug Mains circuit breakers (resettable) FT402 10 A FT902, FT903 15 A Carrying handle Venting grid, removable (only FT902, FT903) Castor with brake (at the front)
Immersion Coolers 3.1. Dimensions of the FT903 probe Safety notes for the user 4.1. Explanation of safety notes The manual contains warnings to increase safety when using the device. Warnings must always be observed. A warning sign displayed in signal color precedes the signal word. The signal word, highlighted in color, specifies the severity of the hazard.
Safety notes for the user 4.3. Safety instructions Follow the safety instructions to avoid personal injury and property damage. Also, the valid safety instructions for workplaces must be followed. • Only connect the unit to a power socket with an earthing contact (PE – protective earth)! •...
Immersion Coolers Preparations 5.1. Installation • Place the unit on an even surface on a pad made of non-flammable material. • Press down the castor levers on model FT902, FT903. • The place of installation should be large enough and provide sufficient air ventilation to ensure the room does not warm up excessively because of the heat the instrument rejects to the environment.
FT902: The diameter of the bent probe should not be less than 120 mm. Accessories: Order No. Description 8 981 005 Pt100 sensor 200x6 mm dia., glass, 1.5 m cable 8 981 010 Pt100 Fühler 300x6 mm dia., stainless steel, 1.5 m cable 8 970 400 Clamp for cooler probe FT402...
Immersion Coolers Operating procedures 6.1. Power connection Caution: • Only connect the unit to a power socket with earthing contact (PE – protective earth)! • The power supply plug serves as safe disconnecting device from the line and must be always easily accessible. •...
NOTE: The immersion cooler has been configured and delivered by JULABO according to N.A.M.U.R. recommendations. This means for the start mode, that the unit must enter a safe operating state after a power failure (non-automatic start mode). This safe operating state is indicated by „OFF“...
Immersion Coolers 6.4. Setting the temperatures This function is used to set the lowest desired temperature value. Setting can be carried out in the start/stop condition. Press one of the keys for a short moment. The setpoint value instead of the actual value is indicated on the display for about 8 seconds.
After eliminating the malfunction, press the mains power switch off and on again to cancel the alarm state. If the unit cannot be returned to operation, contact an authorized JULABO service station. Mains circuit breakers (resettable) FT402 10 A FT902, FT903 15 A...
Immersion Coolers Electrical connection Notice: Use shielded cables only. The shield of the connecting cable is electrically connected to the plug housing. Connector for external Pt100 sensor Pin assignment: Signal Pt100 Shield Plug Pt100 The shield of the connecting cable is electrically connected to the plug housing and the sensor tube.
Cleaning the Cooling Compressor: • Switch off the unit, disconnect mains power cable. FT 402 • Model FT402: Remove the hood. • Model FT902, FT903: The ventilation grid is detached by unscrewing the four mouting screws • Clean the ribbed condensor with a vacuum cleaner.
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Immersion Coolers Repairs Before asking for a service technician or returning a JULABO instrument for repair, please contact an authorized JULABO service station. JULABO Technical Service Tel.: +49 7823 51-66 Fax: +49 7823 51-99 Service.de@julabo.com When returning the unit: • Clean the unit in order to avoid any harm to the service personnel.
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