BANDELIN LABOCOOL LC 400 Operating Instructions Manual

BANDELIN LABOCOOL LC 400 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
LABOCOOL
Laboratory cooler LC 400
51816-004 en/2023-12

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions LABOCOOL Laboratory cooler LC 400 51816-004 en/2023-12...
  • Page 2 © 2023 1 2 GmbH & Co. kg, Heinrichstr. 3–4, 12207 Berlin, Germany Tel.: +49 30 76880-0, Fax: +49 30 7734699, info@bandelin.com Certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 2 / 28 51816-004 en/2023-12...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About these operating instructions ....................5 Safety ..............................6 Using the device ...........................6 Keep out of reach of children ......................6 Risk of electric shock ..........................6 Danger due to refrigerant .........................7 Disposal of the contact liquid ......................7 Preventing damage to the device ....................7 Interference with wireless communication .................7 Safety stickers on the device ......................8 Construction and function ........................
  • Page 4 Maintenance ............................20 Cleaning the housing ........................20 Rinsing the liquid circuit ........................20 Servicing .............................. 21 6.3.1 On-site servicing ..........................21 Storage/safekeeping ........................22 Emptying the system ........................22 Repairs ..............................23 Disposal ..............................24 Information about the device ......................25 Technical data ............................ 25 Ambient conditions ..........................
  • Page 5: About These Operating Instructions

    • Pay particular attention to chapter 2 Safety. • If you pass on this device, provide these operating instructions with it. • Contact your dealer or BANDELIN if any questions in these operating instructions are not answered. Notes on service can be found in chapter 6.6 Repairs.
  • Page 6: Safety

    Safety Safety Using the device The LABOCOOL laboratory cooler is used to cool aqueous fluids in open ultrasonic baths. The LABOCOOL laboratory cooler is suitable for ultrasonic baths or other vessels with an outlet at the base. The device is intended for commercial use and is designed for unobserved continuous operation.
  • Page 7: Danger Due To Refrigerant

    Safety Danger due to refrigerant The integrated cooling unit contains a combustible refrigerant. If the refrigerant circuit is damaged, the mains plug must be unplugged immediately and the installation site must be well ventilated. Send the device to the manufacturer for repair. For flawless operation, observe the following instructions: •...
  • Page 8: Safety Stickers On The Device

    Safety Safety stickers on the device • Observe all safety stickers on the device. • Keep the safety stickers in a readable state. Do not remove them. Replace them when they are no longer legible. Please contact our customer service for this. See chapter 6.6 Repairs.
  • Page 9: Construction And Function

    Construction and function Construction and function Construction 9 / 28 51816-004 en/2023-12...
  • Page 10: Control Panel

    Construction and function 1 Cover for the exhaust air opening (rotatable cover) 2 Handles, opening for transport (both sides) 3 Display, with control panel for setting the target temperature 4 Supply air opening, with filter 5 Main switch Mains cable 7 Exhaust air opening Inlet hose 9 Drain hose...
  • Page 11: Status And Error Messages

    Construction and function Status and error messages LED display area – status and error messages Explanation Lights up Device in cooling mode Flashes Device ready for cooling Alarm condition Function With the integrated centrifugal pump, the bath liquid heated by the ultrasonic bath is conveyed into a circuit through the LABOCOOL laboratory cooler and cooled to the desired temperature.
  • Page 12: Preparing For Operation

    Preparing for operation Preparing for operation After unpacking, check the laboratory cooler and the accessories for any transport damage and to ensure they are complete. If you discover any damage or defects, report this/these immediately in writing to the shipping carrier and the supplier. Allow the device to adapt to the climatic conditions at the installation site for at least 2 hours.
  • Page 13: Installation Site Requirements

    Preparing for operation Installation site requirements The installation site of the device must meet the following conditions: • The installation surface must be horizontal, firm and dry. • The load-bearing capacity must be sufficient for the device together with the contact liquid and the device to be connected.
  • Page 14: Assembly

    Preparing for operation Assembly For proper function, the following instructions must be observed during installation. Rear view: NOTICE No self-priming pump The inlet of the laboratory cooler must be installed below the liquid level. NOTICE Sealing capacity of the sealing tape Do not screw the adapter on up to the stop or unscrew it by turning it anti-clockwise, be- cause this will cause the sealing ability of the sealing tape to be lost.
  • Page 15 Preparing for operation Assembly of the ultrasonic bath inlet • Place the inlet nozzle on one corner of the ultrasonic bath and fix it in place with the screws. • Cut the hose to the appropriate length and connect it between the laboratory cooler and the inlet nozzle.
  • Page 16: Operation

    Operation Operation Putting into service For optimal transmission of ultrasound between the sound-emitting surface and the reaction vessels, the ultrasonic bath must be filled with a contact liquid consisting of normal municipal or purified water and a surfactant-containing agent, e.g., TICKOPUR TR 3. Requirements •...
  • Page 17: Pouring In The Contact Liquid

    Operation Information - To protect the cooling unit, the compressor is only started after a rest period of two min- utes. - The On/Off button on the display is used to switch off the cooling function. The pump will remain switched on. "Off" will be shown on the display. To switch the device on or off, the button must be pressed for a longer time.
  • Page 18: Setting Parameters

    Operation Setting parameters 5.4.1 Setting the temperature Requirements • The device must have been switched on at the main switch. Procedure Press the "SET" button for 3 seconds. The current target value will be displayed, and the °C temperature unit symbol begins to flash. Use the ...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Operation Troubleshooting Overview of error messages issued: Error Possible causes Troubleshooting The display does not No power supply. Check that the plug is fully inserted into switch on. the socket. Inadequate water Insufficient water flow Check the filling level, the hose lines and cooling.
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance In the event of improper or irregular disinfection of the laboratory cooler, microbiological contamination is possible due to the settlement of microorganisms, especially in the hoses, which can lead to cross-contamination. Therefore, the liquid circuit and the device surface must be regularly disinfected and cleaned.
  • Page 21: Servicing

    Maintenance Servicing 6.3.1 On-site servicing NOTICE Damage to the device - Servicing may only be carried out by the manufacturer or qualified personnel. Cleaning the filter Requirements • The device must have been switched off at the main switch. Procedure Open the supply air opening from above and remove the filter.
  • Page 22: Storage/Safekeeping

    Maintenance Storage/safekeeping If the laboratory cooler is not used for a long time, it must be disconnected from the mains and stored in a cool, dry place. NOTICE Damage to the device - Because of the residual liquid remaining in the cooling unit, frost-free conditions must be ensured during storage and transport.
  • Page 23: Repairs

    Fill out the form and attach it so as to be clearly visible on the outside of the packaging. Acceptance will be refused without a completed form. Send the device to the following address: BANDELIN electronic GmbH & Co. kg Heinrichstr. 3–4 12207 Berlin...
  • Page 24: Disposal

    Disposal Disposal WARNING Health hazard due to contaminated device - Decontaminate the device before disposal if it has come into contact with hazardous substances. - Also decontaminate accessories before disposal. Dispose of the device properly as electrical waste if it can no longer be used. Do not dispose of the device in the household waste.
  • Page 25: Information About The Device

    Information about the device Information about the device Technical data Type LC 400 Weight, net 16.5 kg Inlet 13-mm hose socket Outlet 13-mm hose socket Flow rate Max. 600 l/h Adjustable temperature range 5–30°C Cooling power 440 W at 30/25°C Temperature display Refrigerant R-290...
  • Page 26: Ambient Conditions

    Information about the device Ambient conditions Overvoltage category Degree of contamination: Permissible ambient temperature: 10 to 38°C Permissible relative humidity up to 31°C: 80% (non-condensing) Permissible relative humidity up to 40°C: 50% (non-condensing) Altitude < 2000 m above sea level For indoor operation only CE conformity The device meets the CE marking criteria of the European Union:...
  • Page 27: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Expansion kit 1 – order number 3851 For connecting a second ultrasonic bath to the LC 400 laboratory cooler Expansion kit 2 – order number 3852 For connection to the SA 1028 shaking device 27 / 28 51816-004 en/2023-12...
  • Page 28 1 2 GmbH & Co. kg Heinrichstraße 3 – 4 12207 Berlin Germany Tel.: +49 30 76880-0 Fax: +49 30 7734699 info@bandelin.com www.bandelin.com...

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