Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. About this Manual 2. Safety 2.1 Terms and Symbols Used ............................2.1.1 Terms Used..............................2.1.2 Symbols Used .............................. 2.2 Product Safety and Dangers............................2.3 Requirements to be met by Operating Personnel......................2.4 Responsibility of the Owner ............................2.5 Product Use ................................
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Table of Contents 4.6.4 Anti-tilt bracket ............................21 4.6.5 Adjusting the Doors............................21 5. Putting into Operation 5.1 Putting into Operation for the First Time........................23 5.2 Connecting the Unit to the Power Supply ........................23 5.3 Hook in Drip Pan ..............................23 5.4 Switching on Unit ..............................
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Table of Contents 8.5.1 Temperature Calibration ..........................39 9. Maintenance and Servicing 9.1 Cleaning .................................. 42 9.2 Decontamination..............................43 9.3 Regular Maintenance..............................43 9.4 Repairs and Service..............................43 10. Storage, Transport and Disposal 10.1 Storage and Transport.............................. 44 10.2 Disposal .................................. 44 D49033 02/2024...
Purpose and target audience This manual describes the design, function, transport, operation and maintenance of the product series Peltier-cooled incubators IPPeco. It is intended for use by trained personnel employed by the owner who are tasked with operating and/or maintaining the unit.
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E-mail: sales@memmert.com www.memmert.com International After Sales Memmert GmbH + Co. KG Willi-Memmert-Straße 90-96 | D-91186 Büchenbach | Germany Tel. +49 9171 9792 911 E-mail: service@memmert.com www.memmert.com If you have any queries, please always quote the product number on the nameplate.
Safety Safety Terms and Symbols Used In this manual and on the unit itself, certain recurring terms and symbols are used to warn you of hazards or give you information that is important in order to prevent injury or damage. To avoid accidents and damage, observe and follow these instructions. These terms and symbols are explained below.
Safety Product Safety and Dangers The units described in this manual are technically sophisticated, manufactured using high- quality materials and subject to many hours of testing in the factory. They reflect the state of the art and comply with recognised technical safety regulations. However, there are still risks involved, even when the units are used as intended.
Product Use 2.5.1 Intended Use Peltier-cooled incubators IPPeco are intended for the storage of substances and samples, determination of shelf life as well as for cultivation and incubation in a temperature range of 0 to 70 °C 2.5.2 Improper Use Any other use is improper and may result in danger and damage.
Safety Changes and Alterations Unauthorised changes or alterations must not be made to the appliance. Parts that are not approved by the manufacturer must not be mounted or built in. Unauthorised changes or alterations result in the CE declaration of conformity losing its validity, and the appliance must no longer be operated.
(heat pump principle). Materials These appliances fulfil the current requirements of the RoHS Directive. For more information about this and about the Material Compliance of these Memmert GmbH + Co.KG appliances in general, please visit our homepage at www.memmert.com. Components Material Housing (lid + side panels) Stainless steel 1.4301 –...
Construction and Description Components Material Accessories (perforated shelf, grid) Stainless steel 1.4301 – ASTM 304 Door seal Silicone Inner glass door Glass Insulation 2K foam The chamber load of the unit must be carefully checked for chemical compatibility with the above materials. Electrical Equipment }3.6 Nameplate ■...
Construction and Description 2 IP Address and Subnet Mask [} 36] 2 Scope of Delivery [} 16] Nameplate 1 Type designation 2 Operating voltage 3 Applicable standard 4 Degree of protection 5 CE conformity 6 Manufacturer's address 7 Information regarding disposal 8 Temperature range 9 Connected loads / power ratings 10 Appliance number Technical Data...
You can download the EC declaration of conformity of the appliance online: English: http://www.memmert.com German: http://www.memmert.com Based on the standards and guidelines listed below, the products described in this manual carry a CE mark from Memmert: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU ■ EN 61010-1:2010, EN 61010-1:2010/A1:2019/AC:2019-04, EN 61010-1:2010/A1:2019; EN...
3.8.2.1 REACH information of Memmert GmbH + Co. KG acc. to Regulation (EG) No. 1907/2006, Art. 33 Based on current knowledge, we confirm that products or sub-products containing substances of very high concern (SVHC in the specified components) in the Candidate List with concentrations higher than 0.1 mass % are installed in the appliances we supply:...
Construction and Description 3.10 Scope of Delivery Standard delivery Mains connection cable ■ ■ Anti-tilt bracket ■ Grid (number depending on the appliance size) ■ Operating manual Calibration certificate ■ Optional accessories Ethernet to USB converter. Makes it possible to connect the Ethernet port of the appliance ■...
Delivery, Transport and Setting Up Delivery, Transport and Setting Up Safety CAUTION Lifting the appliance incorrectly The appliance is heavy. The appliance is heavy, so you could injure yourself if you try to lift it on your own. – Make sure that a sufficient number of people are on hand to lift and carry the appliance.
– Always attach the appliance to a wall with the anti-tilt bracket. – In case there is not enough space to fasten the appliance to a wall, do not put the appliance into operation and do not open the door. – Contact Memmert service. 4.6.1 Preconditions ü...
Delivery, Transport and Setting Up ü The distance between the wall and the rear panel of the appliance must be at least 15 cm. ü The clearance from the ceiling must not be less than 20 cm and the side clearance from walls or nearby appliances must not be less than 5 cm.
Delivery, Transport and Setting Up Setting up Comments 1400 1060 2200 Castor frame Height-adjustable feet 4.6.3 Levelling the Appliance Levelling must only be carried out when setting up appliance sizes 1400 and 2200. }4.6.4 Anti-tilt For all other appliance sizes, you can skip this chapter and continue under bracket.
There are two adjusting screws on each door for this purpose; one at the top and one at the bottom. First, adjust the setting at the top of the door and, if this is not sufficient, adjust the bottom. A service video which explains how to adjust the door is available: www.memmert.com/de/downloads/media/service-videos/ D49033 02/2024...
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Delivery, Transport and Setting Up 1. Open the door. 2. Loosen the screws. 3. Adjust the position of the door. 4. Tighten the screws again. 5. Check the position of the door. 6. Readjust if required. D49033 02/2024...
Putting into Operation Putting into Operation Putting into Operation for the First Time WARNING Condensation in the electrical components may cause short circuits. Due to temperature fluctuations during transport, condensation may form inside the unit. – After transporting or storing the unit in humid conditions, remove it from its packaging and allow it to acclimatise for at least 24 hours in normal ambient conditions.
Putting into Operation Switching on Unit 1. Switch on the appliance by pressing the main switch on the front of the appliance. ð The starting process is shown by three animated white dots (see }7.1 Warning Message of the Monitoring Function). If the dots have another colour, an error has occurred (see }7 Malfunctions, Warning and Error Messages).
Operation and Control Operation and Control Operating Personnel The appliance may only be operated by persons who are of legal age and have been instructed accordingly. Personnel who are to be trained, instructed or who are undergoing general training may only work with the appliance under constant supervision of an experienced person.
Operation and Control 2. To close the door, push the door closed and push the door handle to the side. Loading the Appliance WARNING Poisonous or explosive vapours and gases When loading the unit with an unsuitable load, poisonous or explosive vapours or gases may be produced.
Operation and Control See also 2 Materials [} 11] Operating the Appliance 6.4.1 ControlCOCKPIT In manual operation, the desired parameters are entered at the ControlCOCKPIT on the front of the appliance. You can also make basic settings here (menu mode). Warning messages are also displayed, e.g.
Operation and Control 6.4.2 Basic Operation In general, all settings are made as follows: Activate the desired parameter (e.g. temperature): 1. To do so, press the activation key to the left or right of the respective display. ð The activated display is outlined in colour, the other displays are dimmed. ð...
Operation and Control When the appliance is in timer mode, Timer active is displayed. See also 2 Manual Mode [} 29] 2 Digital Backwards Counter [} 29] 6.5.1 Manual Mode 6.5.2 Digital Backwards Counter In timer mode, you can adjust the time the appliance runs at the set value. The appliance has to be in manual operating mode for this.
Operation and Control Once the timer has elapsed, the display shows 00h:00m. ■ All functions are switched off. ■ In addition, an alarm sounds, and can be turned off by pressing the confirmation key. 5. To switch off the timer, press the activation key again to display the timer. 6.
Operation and Control Ending Operation WARNING Hot surfaces Depending on the operating situation, the unit and the load may be hot. Contact with hot surfaces may have serious health consequences due to burns! – Allow the unit to cool down. –...
– Follow the measures listed in the event of a malfunction. – Contact Memmert International After Sales. Do not try to rectify appliance errors yourself; instead you should contact Memmert International After Sales or an authorised customer service point. In case of enquiries, please always state the model and appliance number on the nameplate (see }3.6 Nameplate).
Malfunctions, Warning and Error Messages Error description Cause of errors Rectifying errors Error message E-3 in the temperature Working and monitoring sensor faulty. Switch off appliance ■ display ■ Remove load ■ Notify customer service Start animation after switching on appears Cyan Notify customer service ■...
Menu Mode Menu Mode In menu mode, you can make basic settings, load programmes and export protocols, as well as adjust the appliance. Before changing the menu settings, read the description of the respective functions on the following pages to avoid possible damage to the appliance and/or chamber load. ▶...
Menu Mode Activate the desired setting (in this example the language): 1. To do so, press the activation key to the left or right of the respective display. ð The activated display is enlarged. 2. If you want to discard the settings or exit the dialogue, press the activation key again. ð...
Menu Mode If the Setup menu contains more entries than can be displayed, this is indicated by the display “1/2”. This means that there is a second “page” of entries. To display the hidden entries, use the turn control to scroll beyond the lowest entry. The page display then changes to “2/2”.
Menu Mode 4. Confirm the selection by pressing the confirmation key. ð The next three digits of the IP address are automatically marked. ð They can now also be set according to the description above. 5. After setting the last three digits, confirm the new IP address by pressing the confirmation key.
Menu Mode 8.3.6 Temperature Monitoring (Max Alarm) Here, you can set the trigger temperature of the automatic temperature monitoring system. The monitoring temperature must be set sufficiently high above the maximum setpoint temperature. We recommend 1 to 3 K. 8.3.7 Remote Control Under the Remote control setup entry, you can set whether the appliance should be controlled via remote control and if so, in which mode.
Menu Mode 2. Turn the turn control until Time zone is highlighted. 3. Confirm the selection by pressing the confirmation key. 4. Set the time zone of the installation site with the turn control (e.g. 00:00 for Great Britain, 01:00 for France, Spain or Germany). 5.
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Menu Mode ■ Cal2 Temperature calibration at medium temperature ■ Cal3 Temperature calibration at high temperature For temperature calibration, you will need a calibrated reference instrument. Example: Temperature deviation should be corrected 1. Press the activation key to the right of the CALIB display. ð...
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Menu Mode 7. Position the sensor of a calibrated reference instrument centrally in the working chamber of the appliance. 8. Close the door. 9. In manual mode, adjust the setpoint temperature. 10. Wait until the appliance reaches and displays the setpoint temperature. The reference instrument will display the corresponding deviation.
Maintenance and Servicing Maintenance and Servicing DANGER Danger of suffocation inside the appliance If the appliances is a certain size, you can get accidentally locked in, which is potentially life-threatening. – Do not climb into the appliance. – Do not carry out cleaning work in the chamber alone. DANGER Live parts When covers are removed, live parts are exposed and contact with these parts may result...
(see }8.5 Calibrate). See also 2 Calibrate [} 39] Repairs and Service Repairs and service work may only be carried out by specialist Memmert personnel and qualified service providers. NOTICE Repairs and service work are described in a separate service manual.
Storage, Transport and Disposal Storage, Transport and Disposal 10.1 Storage and Transport The appliance may only be stored and transported under the following conditions: ■ in a dry enclosed, dust-free room ■ disconnected from the power supply 10.2 Disposal This product is subject to Directive 2012/19/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) of the European Parliament and EU Council of Ministers.
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