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North American
Catalogue Number
10160-738
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10160-740
10160-742
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10160-744
10160-746
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7055608 Version: 7
Issued: November 12, 2015
VWR
®
ULT Chest Freezers
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
European
Model Number
Catalogue Number
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VWRC0386A
471-1137
VWRC0386V
VWRC1386A
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VWRC1386D
471-1138
VWRC1386V
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VWRC2086A
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VWRC2086D
471-1139
VWRC2086V
Size (cu ft)
Size (liters)
-86°C FREEZERS
3
3
13
13
13
20
20
20
Box
85
63
85
63
368
252
368
252
368
252
566
396
566
396
566
396
Voltage
120V/60Hz
230/50Hz
120V/60Hz
208-230V/60Hz
230/50Hz
120V/60Hz
208-230V/60Hz
230/50Hz

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  • Page 1 ® ULT Chest Freezers INSTRUCTION MANUAL North American European Model Number Size (cu ft) Size (liters) Voltage Catalogue Number Catalogue Number -86°C FREEZERS 10160-738 VWRC0386A 120V/60Hz 471-1137 VWRC0386V 230/50Hz 10160-740 VWRC1386A 120V/60Hz 10160-742 VWRC1386D 208-230V/60Hz 471-1138 VWRC1386V 230/50Hz 10160-744 VWRC2086A...
  • Page 2 5/12/17 Corrected intended use temp range and voltage rating, F-gas statement 40797 4/7/16 Updated Low Battery alarm to 8 hours, chart on pg 5-1 40544 12/9/15 BUS information (preventive maintenance and BUS control panel and operation) VWR International Chest Freezer...
  • Page 3 VWR International makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual. In no event shall VWR be held liable for any damages, direct or incidental, arising out of or related to the use of this manual.
  • Page 4 Always use the proper protective equipment (clothing, gloves, goggles, etc.) 4 Always dissipate extreme cold or heat and wear protective clothing. 4 Always follow good hygiene practices. 4 Each individual is responsible for his or her own safety. VWR International Chest Freezer...
  • Page 5 We can also provide you with a quotation on our Extended Maintenance Program for your products. Whatever VWR 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 call.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Reset Excursions ........4-4 VWR International...
  • Page 7 Distributor List ......... D-2 Chest Freezer VWR International...

  • Page 8: Product Specifications

    120VAC, 1 PH, 60 Hz, 10.5 FLA 230VAC, 1 PH, 50 Hz, 5.4 FLA nominal voltage ±10% 15 Amp, 120VAC, Dedicated Circuit, 15 Amp, 230VAC, Dedicated Circuit, Breaker Requirements 15 Amp Time Delay Breaker 15 Amp Time Delay Breaker VWR International Chest Freezer...
  • Page 9 Section 1 Product Specifications Certifications Declaration of Conformity is available on request as a separate document. Contact VWR for information. Safety Specifications Indoor Use Only Altitude - up to 2,000 meters Temperature - 15°C to 32°C Humidity - Maximum RH 80% for temperatures up to 31°C, decreasing linearly to 50% RH at 40°C Mains Supply Fluctuations - Mains supply voltage fluctuations not to exceed ±10% of the nominal voltage...

  • Page 10: Overview

    Optional temperature recorder (7 day, one pen) or datalogger. • Keylock - keyed lid lock. Figure 2-1. Front View - 3 cu ft (85 liters) Figure 2-2. Front View - 13 and 20 cu ft (368 and 566 liters) VWR International Chest Freezer...
  • Page 11 Remote Alarm Contacts and Analog Output RS-232 or RS-485 Interface Threaded holes for Power Switch wall bumpers (mains disconnect) Power Inlet Access Port Figure 2-4. Rear View - 13 and 20 cu ft (368 and 566 liters) Chest Freezer VWR International...
  • Page 12 Battery Switch Figure 2-6. 13 and 20 cu ft (368 and 566 liters) Models VWR International Chest Freezer...
  • Page 13 System battery Figure 2-8. 3 cu ft (85 liters) Models Chest Freezer VWR International...

  • Page 14: Control Panel Keys, Display, Indicators

    10. Enter arrow - Stores the value into computer memory. Alarm Temperature Display Mode Mute Indicator Low Battery Condenser Up and Down Arrows Enter Arrow Scroll for Parameters Arrows Figure 2-9. Control Panel Keys, Display and Indicators VWR International Chest Freezer...
  • Page 15 System Battery Test Optional Back Up HSHX Temperature BUS Battery Test System Set Point Display Temperature Clear High Stage Alarm Set Access Code RS485 Address BUS type CO2 or LN2 Cold Excursion Warm Excursion Reset Excursion Chest Freezer VWR International...

  • Page 16: Displays

    Before moving the freezer, make sure the casters are unlocked and moving freely. Align the caster with the ramp boards. Use adequate personnel to roll the freezer off the pallet. VWR International Chest Freezer...

  • Page 17: Choose Location

    Figure 2-11. One nine pin, sub "D" style connector is located on the back of the freezer. See Figure 2-2 for the location of the connector on the freezer. Figure 2-11. RS-232 Interface Chest Freezer VWR International...

  • Page 18: Rs-232 Communications

    UNDERTEMP (temperature above the low alarm setpoint) OVERTEMP (temperature below the high alarm setpoint) PWRFAIL (AC power failure) CNTRLFAIL (Control probe failure) Er07 (micro failure) HSHX FAIL (Heat exchanger failure) HOT COND (Hot condenser) VWR International Chest Freezer...

  • Page 19: Remote Alarm Contacts And Analog Output

    I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T U U S S E E R R I I N N F F O O R R M M A A T T I I O O N N CAUTION! Stored product should be protected by a redundant 24 hour/day monitoring system with alarm capability. An interconnect jack and thermocouple are installed for centralized monitoring, should on-board system fail. 2-10 Chest Freezer VWR International...

  • Page 20: Attach Power Cord

    36 hours to charge at initial start-up. A “Low Battery” alarm may occur until the batteries are fully charged. Should a power failure occur during the initial start-up period, the electronics will have limited operation. VWR International Chest Freezer 2-11...

  • Page 21: Freezer Start-Up

    5. Press the Mode key until the Run indicator lights for Run mode or press the right/left arrow keys to go to next/previous parameter. If no control keys are pressed, the freezer will automatically return to RUN mode after 5 minutes. 2-12 Chest Freezer VWR International...

  • Page 22: Set High Temperature Alarm

    If no control keys are pressed, the freezer will automatically return to RUN mode after 5 minutes. Note Low alarm setpoint must be set at least 5°C from control setpoint. VWR International Chest Freezer 2-13...

  • Page 23: Access Code

    COMPENSATED VOLTAGE HSHX TEMPERATURE (heat exchange temperature) This information is scrolled individually by pressing the right arrow key. In each case, the message center returns to SYSTEM OK in 10 seconds if no keys are pressed. 2-14 Chest Freezer VWR International...
  • Page 24 Press to return to previous parameter Numbers decrease Numbers increase Optional Press BACKUP = -XX Enter arrow Mode Back Up System to save setting Set Point Press to return Numbers decrease to previous parameter VWR International Chest Freezer 2-15...

  • Page 25: Calibrate

    Note During calibration, the temperature display will not be available. If no keys are pressed for approximately five minutes while in calibration mode, the system will reset to Run mode. VWR International Chest Freezer...
  • Page 26 Scroll for parameters Press to return Numbers decrease to previous parameter Numbers increase Mode Press Optional Enter arrow SAMPT = -XX.X Sample Probe to save setting Scroll for parameters Press to return Numbers decrease to previous parameter Chest Freezer VWR International...

  • Page 27: Configuration

    The temperature on the display will begin to decrease until the low alarm set point has been reached. The audible alarm will sound and the alarm indicator will flash. Press the Mute key to silence the alarm. VWR International Chest Freezer...

  • Page 28: System Battery Test

    Low Battery indicator will light. Press the Mute key. The audible alarm and alarm indicator will go off. The Low Battery light will stay on. If the test fails, it is recommended to replace the BUS battery. Chest Freezer VWR International...

  • Page 29: Display Temperature

    6. Press the Mode key until the Run indicator lights.A 3-digit Access Code can be entered to avoid unauthorized personnel from changing the set points, calibration, or configuration. A setting of 000 will bypass the access code. The factory setting is 000. VWR International Chest Freezer...

  • Page 30: Rs485 Address

    Cold Excursions This function displays the coldest temperature recorded by the control probe. Warm Excursions This function displays the warmest temperature recorded by the control probe. Reset Excursions This function resets the cold and warm excursions. Chest Freezer VWR International...
  • Page 31 Enter arrow to save setting Scroll for Parameters Press to return to previous parameter Mode Press Enter Optional to initiate BUS Battery BUS BAT TEST test Test Scroll for Parameters Press to return to previous parameter VWR International Chest Freezer...
  • Page 32 Press Enter to to change the address. Mode Type CO2 Press Enter to BUS TYPE CO2 Optional save the setting Scroll for Parameters Type LN2 Back Up Press to return to previous parameter System Type Chest Freezer VWR International...
  • Page 33 Mode Press Enter arrow to reset the cold RST EXCUR Reset and warm Excursions Scroll for Parameters excursion values Press Mode to exit. Press right or left arrow to move to next digit. VWR International Chest Freezer...

  • Page 34: Alarms

    WRONG POWER 0 min. none Micro Board Failure MICRO FAIL 0 min. 15 min. All alarm delays and ringback times are +30 seconds. *The automatic battery test runs immediately on start-up, then every 8 hours thereafter. VWR International Chest Freezer...

  • Page 35: High Stage System Failure Alarm

    Communication between the micro board and the display board has been lost. Under this condition, the visual alarm flashes along with dashes in the temperature display (----). In addition, ‘LOST COMM’ flashes in the message center. Contact Technical Services. Chest Freezer VWR International...

  • Page 36: Error Messages

    ErF1 .. Unit is 230V and the voltage detected is above the high limit (260VRMS) Erg1 .. Unit is 115V and the voltage detected is below the low limit (85VRMS) ErH1 .. Unit is 115V and the voltage detected is above the high limit (160VRMS) ErH1 “VAC > 160V” VWR International Chest Freezer...
  • Page 37 Buzzer will annunciate audibly and will have a ringback of 15 minutes. “Seven segment” display will show “Er07”. The system will have 10 minute staging between the high stage compressor and the low stage compressor activation. The system will go to bottom out temperatures. Chest Freezer VWR International...
  • Page 38 Name: Lost Communication dashes) Description: Communication between the micro board and the display board has been lost. Under this con- ---- in dition, the visual alarm flashes along with dashes in thetemperature display (----). Contact Technical Services. display VWR International Chest Freezer...

  • Page 39: Maintenance

    Depending upon environmental conditions, the filter may need to be cleaned or replaced more frequently. If the filter becomes torn or excessively dirty, a replacement can be purchased from VWR. Order part number 760211 for 3.0 and 6.7 cu. ft. (85 and 190 liters) units, or 760212 for 12, 17, and 20 cu.

  • Page 40: Defrost Chamber

    Note For a consistent and dependable charge, replace the battery every 2 years. Replacement batteries must be rechargeable and are available from VWR. Refer to the parts list for stock number and description of the replacement batteries (P/N 400159). Dispose of the used batteries in a safe manner and in accordance with good environmental practices.
  • Page 41 System battery Figure 6-2. Battery and Switch location VWR International Chest Freezer...

  • Page 42: Check Battery(S)

    7. If the voltage reads less than 10.8 volts, replace the battery. If above 10.8, re-install as previously. 8. Turn the battery power switch to Standby mode ( ). 9. Close lower door. Chest Freezer VWR International...

  • Page 43: Prepare Unit For Storage

    Turn Off the battery power switch (O). Turn Off the freezer power Storage switch. Note If the unit has been in service, turn it off and disconnect the power cord connector before proceeding with any maintenance. VWR International Chest Freezer...

  • Page 44: Preventive Maintenance

    We have qualified service technicians, using NIST traceable instruments, available in many areas. For more information on Preventive Maintenance or Extended Warranties, contact the VWR Service Department. Cleaning and calibration adjustment intervals are dependent upon use, environmental conditions and accuracy required.

  • Page 45: Factory Installed Options

    Factory Installed Options Section 7 Options are available as factory or field installed, depending on the territory. Please contact your local VWR representative for details. Refer to the table in Appendix A-5 for the available field-installed options. Back Up System (BUS)

  • Page 46: Install Temperature Probe

    (viewed from the side) of 12.7 and 20 cu. ft. models, and in the lower right corner (viewed from the back) of 3.0 and 6.7 cu. ft. models. Figure 7-3. Probe and Solenoid Connections Chest Freezer VWR International...
  • Page 47 Secure the back-up probe to the temperature probe using a small tie wrap (Figure 7-5). Figure 7-5. Probe location 6. Seal around the interior and exterior opening of the probe port with Permagum sealant. 7. Reinstall the probe cover (Figure 7-5). VWR International Chest Freezer...

  • Page 48: Connect Probe/Solenoid Harness

    Liquid nitrogen can cause serious freezing (frostbite) if it comes in contact with unprotected skin or eyes. Nitrogen suppresses oxygen levels and may cause suffocation if area is not well ventilated. Refer to Appendix A for the proper handling of liquid LN Chest Freezer VWR International...
  • Page 49 For the next ~10 seconds, the fault codes will be displayed as shown in the table below. The display shows only the lower number fault code until that fault is resolved. Table 7-1. BUS Fault Codes VWR International Chest Freezer...
  • Page 50 Status Hysteresis Dual Probe Fault Mode J17 PIN 1 & PIN 2 Short Together/ Jumper Cap Installed 5°C Non-PWM Mode J17 PIN 1 & PIN 2 Open/No-Jumper Installed 9°C PWM Mode Table 7-2. Probe Fault Modes Chest Freezer VWR International...

  • Page 51: Configure Optional Bus (Back Up System)

    (See Section 1 - Setting the High Temperature Alarm). If the back-up system is installed with CO , then - 65°C is the coldest BUS set point that can be used (if the cabinet set point is -75°C or colder). VWR International Chest Freezer...

  • Page 52: Test The Bus Operation

    The following sections describes the set up and operation of the optional Chart Recorder chart recorder. 9-volt battery Program selection and calibration buttons Green LED Figure 7-7. Recorder Details Chest Freezer VWR International...

  • Page 53: Install Chart Paper

    1. Place an accurate thermometer in the chamber next to the recorder probe. 2. Temperature probes for the recorder are located in the left front corner of the freezer chamber (Figure 2-4). 3. After about three minutes, compare the thermometer reading with the chart recorder reading. VWR International VWR Collection...
  • Page 54 Note The felt-tip pen on the recorder requires periodic replacement. Usually the ink will appear to fade before replacement becomes necessary. Additional pen tips may be purchased from VWR. 7-10 VWR Collection...
  • Page 55 Section 8 Parts VWR Collection VWR International...
  • Page 56 Section 8 Parts VWR International VWR Collection...
  • Page 57 Section 8 Parts 3.0 cu ft Chest 5608-200-1-B Rev. 3 Freezer Lid Page 1 of 2 VWR Collection VWR International...
  • Page 58 Section 8 Parts 3.0 cu ft Chest 5608-200-1-B Rev. 3 Freezer Lid Page 2 of 2 VWR International VWR Collection...
  • Page 59 Section 8 Parts VWR Collection VWR International...
  • Page 60 Section 7 Specifications VWR International VWR Collection...
  • Page 61 Section 8 Parts VWR International VWR Collection...
  • Page 62 Section 8 Parts 902-204-1-B Rev. 2 230V RELAY ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY Page 1 of 2 VWR Collection VWR International...
  • Page 63 Section 8 Parts 230V RELAY ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY 902-204-1-B Rev. 2 Page 2 of 2 VWR International VWR Collection...
  • Page 64 Section 8 Parts Exploded Drawing 120V Relay Enclosure - Freezers 902-204-2-B Rev. 2 Page 1 of 2 8-10 VWR Collection VWR International...
  • Page 65 Section 8 Parts Exploded Drawing 120V Relay Enclosure - Freezers 902-204-2-B Rev. 2 Page 2 of 2 VWR International VWR Collection 8-11...
  • Page 66 Section 8 Parts Chest Freezer Start Component 120230-01-1-B Rev. 7 Enclosure Assembly Page 1 of 2 8-12 VWR Collection VWR International...
  • Page 67 Section 8 Parts Chest Freezer Start Component 120230-01-1-B Rev. 7 Enclosure Assembly Page 2 of 2 VWR International VWR Collection 8-13...
  • Page 68 Section 9 Refrigeration Schematics VWR Collection VWR International...
  • Page 69 Section 9 Refirgeration Schematics VWR International VWR Collection...
  • Page 70 Section 9 Refirgeration Schematics VWR International VWR Collection...
  • Page 71 Section 9 Refrigeration Schematics VWR Collection VWR International...
  • Page 72 Section 10 Electrical Schematics 10-1 VWR Collection VWR International...
  • Page 73 Section 10 Electrical Schematics VWR International VWR Collection 10-2...
  • Page 74 Section 10 Electrical Schematics 10-3 VWR Collection VWR International...
  • Page 75 Section 10 Electrical Schematics VWR International VWR Collection 10-4...
  • Page 76 Section 9 Section title VWR International VWR Collection 10-5...
  • Page 77 Section 10 Electrical Schematics 10-6 VWR Collection VWR International...
  • Page 78 Section 10 Electrical Schematics VWR International VWR Collection 10-7...
  • Page 79 Section 10 Electrical Schematics 10-8 VWR Collection VWR International...
  • Page 80 Section 10 Electrical Schematics VWR International VWR Collection 10-9...
  • Page 81 Section 10 Electrical Schematics 10-10 VWR Collection VWR International...
  • Page 82 Section 10 Electrical Schematics VWR International VWR Collection 10-11...
  • Page 83 Section 10 Electrical Schematics 10-12 VWR Collection VWR International...
  • Page 84 VWR International Chest Freezer 11-1...

  • Page 85: Warranty Information

    Section 8 Warranty Information 11-2 Chest Freezer VWR International...
  • Page 86 Section 8 Warranty Information VWR International Chest Freezer 11-3...

  • Page 87: Appendix Handling Liquid Nitrogen

    When handling liquid in open containers, it is advisable to wear high-top shoes. Trousers (which should be cuffless if possible) should be worn outside the shoes. VWR International Chest Freezer A -1...

  • Page 88: Introduction

    Use only the loose- fitting necktube core supplied or one of the approved accessories for closing the necktube. Check the unit periodically to be sure that venting is not restricted by accumulated ice or frost. A -2 Chest Freezer VWR International...
  • Page 89 Disposal of liquid nitrogen should be performed outdoors in a safe place. Pour the liquid slowly on gravel or bare earth where it can evaporate without causing damage. Do not pour the liquid on pavement. VWR International Chest Freezer A -3...

  • Page 90: Handling Liquid Co2

    Disposal of liquid CO should be done outdoors in a safe place. Pour the liquid slowly on gravel or bare earth where it can evaporate without causing damage. Do not pour the liquid on pavement. Chest Freezer VWR International...

  • Page 91: First Aid

    108°F. Under no circumstance should the water be over 112°F, nor should the frozen part be rubbed either before or after rewarming. The patient should neither smoke nor drink alcohol. VWR International Chest Freezer...
  • Page 92 Chest Freezer VWR International...
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