Table of Contents Introduction ....................................3 Safety Precautions ................................3 Performance Characteristics ............................3 Installation ....................................4 Unpacking..................................4 Visible Loss or Damage ..............................4 Concealed Loss or Damage............................4 Packing List ..................................5 Selecting a Location ................................5 Installing and Leveling Casters ............................5 Shelves ....................................6 Electrical Connection ..............................6 Controls ....................................7 Panel Controls ................................7 Displays and Features ..............................7...
Introduction This manual is intended to provide installation and operat- ing instructions for Isotemp Plus Alarm version refrigera- tors. The alarm version control system provides both audible and visual indication of alarm conditions in an easy to read display format. In addition, there are two sets of contacts available for remote alarm switching.
Installation Unpacking Save all packing material if apparatus is received dam- aged. This merchandise was carefully packed and thor- oughly inspected before leaving our factory. Responsibility for its safe delivery was assumed by the carrier upon acceptance of the shipment; there- fore, claims for loss or damage sustained in transit must be made upon the carrier by the recipient as fol- lows:...
NPACKING AND NSTALLATION Packing List The following items are packed in the envelope located inside the refrigerator chamber. If any of the following items are not present, report the missing item to your local Fisher representative. Warranty Card Instruction Manual Door Lock Key Power Switch Key Chart Recorder Instructions (Catalog No.’s with...
NPACKING AND NSTALLATION Shelves Shipped inside each cabinet are 3 epoxy coated shelves per door opening. Epoxy coated filler shelves are provid- ed for units with more than one door. Shelf supports, located in the plastic bag, are pushed into the side pilasters, one in each corner, at the desired shelf height.
Controls Panel Controls Before operation, it is necessary to become familiar with the refrigerator controls. All the refrigerator controls are located on the header panel. A layout of the controller and LED’s are given below. Alarm LED'S Temperature Display POWER Interior Light Switch Menu Keypad...
ONTROLS position. While in the Alarm Enable position, the menu items can be viewed but not changed. The key can then be pulled to secure the values entered. Note The key can be pulled in the Off or the Alarm Enable position. Temperature Display The temperature display indicates chamber temperature while in the control mode of operation and menu titles and...
ONTROLS Keypads Menu Keypad – Pressing the Menu keypad enters the controller into the menu selection mode, designated by the illumination of the MODE LED. Repeatedly pressing the Menu keypad cycles through the list of menu items (see Menus). After the final menu, the controller returns to the control mode and the MODE LED turns off.
Operation The refrigerator is started by inserting the power switch key, which is found in the envelope inside the unit, into the key switch. Turn the key to the middle (set up) posi- Note tion. The internal fans will start and the display will flash The Pout display is a normal occur- between Pout and the current chamber temperature.
ONTROLS Units • Units select (C,F) – Selects the desired temper- ature display units in °C or °F. Use the Up Arrow keypad to change the units from C to F. Use the Down Arrow keypad to switch from F to C.
ONTROLS Alarm Test Menu • Alarm Test (At) –Use the Up Arrow keypad to change the n to H. By subsequently pressing the Menu Keypad the controller will perform a High Alarm Test (see Alarm Test in Alarms sec- tion). Use the Down Arrow Keypad to change the display to L.
ONTROLS Control Mode The Control Mode of operation is indicated when the Mode LED is OFF. With the desired temperature set point and alarm values entered, the refrigerator will then begin to control to the set temperature. There is a time delay between compressor activations.
ONTROLS Alarms Alarm Version Refrigerators are equipped with audible and visual alarms. They also feature remote alarm con- tacts. The key switch must be in the Alarm Enable posi- tion for the audible alarm and remote alarm contacts to activate. Alarm messages are shown on both the temperature display and in the row of Alarm LED’s located above the temperature display.
ONTROLS refrigerator temperature and “door”. If a door is opened for 3 minutes, the audible alarm will sound and the remote alarm contacts change state. Power Loss Alarm When AC power is lost, the display will alternately flash between the current refrigerator temperature and “Pout”, the Power Out LED will light, the audible alarm will sound and the remote contacts will change state.
ONTROLS contacts should change state. To perform a low alarm test, simply press the Down Arrow Keypad when the dis- play shows n. The display will then show L. Press the Menu Keypad again in order to activate the low alarm test.
ONTROLS Open Sensor When the controller is unable to read from the sensor, the display will show SnSr, indicating that a sensor error exists The display will alternately flash SnSr and HigH. The audible alarm will sound, the remote alarm contacts will change state and the over temp LED will illuminate.
ONTROLS (oS) offset, then the value. Change the value from 0.0 to 2.0. The Menu key is then pressed repeatedly until the Mode LED turns off. Now the display indicates a cham- ber temperature of 6.0°C (approx.) and the controller begins to cool to the desired temperature of 4.0°C.
Maintenance Cabinet Cleaning Caution The cabinet interior should be cleaned frequently. Any When servicing the unit, disconnect spilled liquid should be wiped off immediately. Stains plug from the electrical power source resulting from some spills can be permanent if not quickly removed.
Troubleshooting This table is intended to assist in resolving user-correctable Refrigerator problems by relating symptoms to their likely causes. If service beyond the scope of this table is required, contact Fisher Scientific Service Division at 1-800-438-4851. Symptom Probable Cause Action...
Replacement Parts Replacements for Laboratory Refrigerator parts serviceable by the user may be ordered, by part number, from Fisher Scientific Co. at 1 800 438-4851. Epoxy Coated Shelves Full depth shelf for models: 13-986-120/121/126/127 13-986-130/131/132/133/134/135/138/139/140/141 13-986-210E Half depth shelf for models: 13-986-120/121/126/127...
Warranty Laboratory instruments and equipment manufactured by Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C. – Laboratory Equipment Division (hereinafter called “the Company”) are warranted only as stated below. Subject to the exceptions and upon the conditions specified below, the Company agrees, at its election, to...
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