TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1.0 RECEIVING AND INSPECTION SECTION 2.0 INSTALLATION SECTION 3.0 GRAPHIC SYMBOLS SECTION 4.0 CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW SECTION 5.0 OPERATION SECTION 6.0 MAINTENANCE SECTION 7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 8.0 PARTS LIST UNIT SPECIFICATIONS WIRE DIAGRAMS REV. 08/09 4861428 This unit is a general purpose Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) incubator for professional, industrial or educational use where the preparation or testing of materials is done at approximately atmospheric pressure and no flammable, volatile or combustible...
Section RECEIVING AND INSPECTION Your satisfaction and safety require a complete understanding of this unit. Read the instructions thoroughly and be sure operators are given adequate training before attempting to put the unit into service. This equipment must be used only for its intended application; any alterations or modifications will void your warranty.
Section INSTALLATION Local city, county, or other ordinances may govern the use of this equipment. If you have any questions about local requirements, please contact the appropriate local agency. Installation may be performed by the end user. It is unnecessary for this unit to be installed by a technician. Under normal circumstances this unit is intended for use indoors, at room temperatures between 18...
Section GRAPHIC SYMBOLS Your incubator is provided with a display of graphic symbols on the control panel which are designed to help identify the use and function of the adjustable components. Indicates that you should consult your manual for further description and discussion of a control or user item.
Section CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW The 2015 comes with one control (Watlow PM) that can be set to do all light and temperature setting functions. It has an ON/OFF Power Switch to turn the unit On or OFF and one Over Temperature Protection for High Temperature Limit.
Section OPERATION The refrigeration system, heater, and air circulating fan are used in conjunction with the temperature control circuit to achieve sensitive temperature control. The thermostat sensor located in the air stream senses any temperature deviation from the control point, and heat is provided to maintain desired temperature.
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WATLOW PM KEY FUNCTIONS Set Temperature Control and AM/PM Light Control: The control comes from the factory with a 12 hour day and a 12 hour night cycle already programmed into the contol. To run the program, choose the Set Point that you desire by using the UP or DOWN Arrow Keys. (Bottom Display Set Point and Top Display Process).
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STEP 1 IN PROFILE 1 (How the profile is set up in the control to run the program.) ProF Push and hold the ADVANCE KEY for three (3) seconds until appears in the display. Push the ADVANCE KEY again and should appear in the display.
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STEP 3 IN PROFILE 1 While the display reads , push the ADVANCE KEY will appear in the Bottom Display. Push the UP or DOWN Arrows to set in the Top Display and push the ADVANCE KEY. The Bottom Display will read Push the UP or DOWN Arrows to set the...
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Push the UP or DOWN arrows to set in the Top Display and push the INFINITY KEY The display will read . Push the UP or DOWN arrows to set STEP 2 IN PROFILE 1 While the display reads , push the ADVANCE KEY will appear in the Bottom Display.
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Push the UP or DOWN arrows to set in the Upper Display and push the INFINITY . The Display will read Push the UP or DOWN arrows to change STEP 4 IN PROFILE 1 While the display reads , push the ADVANCE KEY will appear in the Bottom Display.
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Push the UP or DOWN arrows to set in the Top Display and push the INFINITY KEY three (3) items and the display should return to HOME PAGE. (Top Displays Process Temperature/Bottom Displays Setpoint Temperature). The Control now has been programmed to run at 20°C with light ON for twelve (12) hours and at 10°C with light Off for twelve (12) hous.
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STEP 2-CALIBRATION OF DAY CYCLE Before calibration, the incubator needs to be in DAY CYCLE MODE. This is indicated by Output 2, 3, and 5 are activated. The number 2, 3, and 5 should be illuminated on the right hand side of the Watlow Control.
Section MAINTENANCE The design of the chamber is such that periodic maintenance is kept to a minimum. NO lubrication or adjustments of components is needed. If the incubator is used frequently at temperatures below ambient room temperature or in any manner that increases moisture build-up within the chamber, a frequent defrosting schedule is recommended.
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Section TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE When troubleshooting, always make a visual inspection of the incubator and it’s control console to find loose or disconnected wires which may be the source of the trouble. In the event the incubator does not operate properly, check the following before calling for service. TEMPERATURE Temperature too high 1/ controller set too high-see section 5.5...
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Indicated chamber temperature unstable 1/ ±0.1 may be normal 2/ is fan working? – fan must operate for uniformity 3/ is ambient room temperature radically changing – either door opening or room airflow from heaters or air conditioning ? – stabilize ambient conditions.
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If the compressor is running: 1/ see if condenser is cold but free of ice. 2/ be sure that fan is circulating air in the chamber and over the compressor. 3/ confirm proper sensor location and operation. 4/ look for leaks in the chamber or around the door gasket. 5/ assure ample room around the unit as described in Installation section 2.2 6/ adjust calibration on controller, see section 5.9...
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OTHER Unit heating all the time 1/ Adjust set point to room temperature. If the light goes out but is still heating, replace the solid state relay. 2/ if cannot change any condition on the front panel, call Customer Service. Front panel displays are all off Check for wire damage.
Unit Specifications 400 lbs. Shipping Weight 280 lbs. Net Weight 34.5 x 32 x 77 Exterior LxDxH (in.) 27 x 23.5 x 57 Interior LxDxH (in.) 20.3 Cubic Ft Capacity Capacity 257 Bottles Temperature Range -10 to 40C +.5 @ 20C Temperature Uniformity...
Wire Diagram 115V BL K BL K WHT(BRN) BL K POWER 7850532 SWITCH 1100500 POWER RELAY CKT BKR 115V - 7030511 230V - 7030520 BL K WHT(BRN) CONNECTIONS TO RL1 RL1 COIL EMC FILTER STEP-DOWN INTERNAL OUTLET MATCHES POWER TRANSFORMER LINE CONFIGURATION USED IN 230V 100020 ~ 115V...
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SHELDON MANUFACTURING, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc., (“Manufacturer”) warrants original user of this product in the U.S.A. only that this product (parts only if outside of the U.S.A.) will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of...
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