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- Page 1 Dataplate Use and maintenance ECT-F plus FIOCCHETTI SCIENTIFIC S.R.L. Via Panagulis, 48 – 42045 Luzzara (RE) – Italy Tel. +39 0522 976232 – fax +39 0522 976028 www.fiocchetti.com – info@fiocchetti.it Reseller stamp MNL093_ENG rev. D...
- Page 2 MNL093_ENG rev. D...
- Page 3 In no event shall the manufacturer FIOCCHETTI be held responsible for any damage due to use of this manual. Provide all the information required regarding operation of the device being tested in order to request technical support from FIOCCHETTI.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
OPERATION ............................19 PLUS 5.2.1 Switching on..............................19 5.2.2 Display configuration and reading ........................20 5.2.3 ECT-F plus menu functions ..........................20 5.2.3.1 Turning off the refrigerator ............................21 5.2.3.2 Changing the setpoint ..............................21 5.2.3.3 MIN/MAX S1 function ..............................21 5.2.3.4... - Page 6 MNL093_ENG rev. D PROHIBITION OF SAFETY DEVICE REMOVAL ......................27 CLEANING THE UNIT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE ......................27 CLEANING THE CONDENSER ..........................27 CONDENSATE WATER DRAINING .......................... 30 COMPLETE DEFROSTING OF FREEZER DEVICES ..................... 30 REPLACING BUFFER BATTERIES ..........................30 DEMOLITION ................................
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Page 7: General Information
MNL093_ENG rev. D GENERAL INFORMATION CERTIFICATION All Refrigerated cabinets are built in accordance with the relevant European Directives applicable at the time of its placing on the market. The Refrigerated cabinets are certified in accordance with Directives 2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EC, 2014/35/EC and subsequent integrations, built according to the safety requirements for electrical appliances for use in the laboratory (CEI EN 61010-1). -
Page 8: Requests For Technical Support
Annex 1, “UER DATA FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT REQUEST” filled in (pag. 34-35). If your request arrives from an affiliated service centre, you must also provide Annex 2 SERVICE DATA FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT ON ECT-F PLUS CONTROLLER Technical support department e- assistenza@fiocchetti.it... -
Page 9: Contraindications
MNL093_ENG rev. D The following is a list of measures adopted to protect against other risks: Electrical power: the machine has been designed, built and fitted with the aim of preventing risks of electric shock, in compliance with established safety regulations. Noise: the machine has been designed and built to minimise risks related to the emission of acoustic noise (always lower than 70 dB). -
Page 10: Product Description
The maximum capacity of shelves and drawers load on all Fiocchetti models is 30 kg with weight uniformly distributed. All models are for indoor use and cannot be installed outdoors. Warranty will immediately expire, if equipment is installed improperly. -
Page 11: General Device Features
MNL093_ENG rev. D 3.2.2 GENERAL DEVICE FEATURES Power supply See Product Identification Label located inside the device Frequency See Product Identification Label located inside the device Allowed ambient temperature See Product Identification Label located inside the device Storage temperature Da -10°C a +50°C Acoustic pressure at 1 mt ≤... -
Page 12: Cleaning
MNL093_ENG rev. D Figure 1 – equipment position Set the machine in a sufficiently ventilated environment. Place the machine far from heat sources and far from sources of electromagnetic interferences (such as motors, generators, infrared beams, telephones) which can have negative effects on equipment functioning. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and air conditioning flows. -
Page 13: Electrical Protections
4.4.1 ELECTRICAL PROTECTIONS Fiocchetti devices are equipped with 2 safety fuses (phase and neutral) with integral protection against electric shocks, short circuits and over-currents, and according to the standards for laboratory devices. The fuses can be accessed from the front: open the refrigerator door and the fuses will be found behind the front control unit panel. -
Page 14: Use Of The Internal Compartment And Material Storage
MNL093_ENG rev. D USE OF THE INTERNAL COMPARTMENT AND MATERIAL STORAGE The stainless-steel rack system allows for the installation of fully extractable drawers on telescopic guides with "bayonet connection" and with the possibility of having a mixed arrangement of completely interchangeable drawers/shelves SUPERARTIC and PLASMA SUPERARTIC models use drawers mounted on extractable slides, not telescopic. -
Page 15: Drawers Installation
MNL093_ENG rev. D 4.6.2 DRAWERS INSTALLATION Insert the guides into the special slots of racks (Figure 7) and pull out the telescopic guides by gently pressing on the white lever (Figure 8), install them on the drawer (Figure 9) and fill the drawer on the guides installed on racks (Figure 10). -
Page 16: Placing Material Inside The Compartment
MNL093_ENG rev. D 4.6.3 LACING MATERIAL INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT Care must be taken when loading material, to avoid malfunctions and allow air flow to ensure temperature uniformity inside the refrigerated compartment. Observe the following instructions: Do not place material over the label indicating the maximum permitted loading ✓... -
Page 17: Indication Of Optimal Use
MNL093_ENG rev. D Figure 14– probes position Do not block air vents (Figure 15) and pressure equalising valve in SUPERARTIC models (Figure 16). ✓ Figure 15 – air vents at the top of the compartment Figure 16 – position of the SUPERARTIC model pressure equalising valve INDICATION OF OPTIMAL USE The following instructions are provided to the user to follow in order to get the best equipment performances: The power supply must comply with the information provided on the technical data plate (+/- 10%). -
Page 18: Using The Display
MNL093_ENG rev. D USING THE DISPLAY The refrigerator is equipped with a latest generation Electronic Controller, with an alphanumeric LCD display that shows the temperature and operating status with increments of 0.1°C. The controller ensures maximum safety in case of alarms and fault conditions, promptly signalling critical conditions and recording every event to help the service engineer to speed up analysis and thus fix problems. -
Page 19: Ect-Fplus Operation
MNL093_ENG rev. D ECT-F plus OPERATION 5.2.1 WITCHING ON To switch on the equipment for the first time follow these below instructions: Table 2 – switching on steps 1. Connect the plug to the electric socket. The display shows “STAND-BY” which indicates the STAND-BY presence of mains power. -
Page 20: Display Configuration And Reading
MNL093_ENG rev. D 5.2.2 ISPLAY CONFIGURATION AND READING The LCD display can be configured in four different display modes by pressing the button Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Humidity mode PAUSE +4.5°C S + 4.0°C +4.5°C 12:44 01/11/2017 56% Rh +4.5°C Working status and Setpoint and temperature... -
Page 21: Turning Off The Refrigerator
MNL093_ENG rev. D LANGUAGE Changes the text strings language Allows a user password to be set to access the menu PASSWORD m7 SERVICE MENU Allows access to functions for technical support Allows the controller data and time to be set CLOCK SET m9 5.2.3.1 Turning off the refrigerator... -
Page 22: Manual Defrosting Function
This same occurs during defrosting, during dripping and during the entire recovery phase. 5.2.3.4 Manual defrosting function Fiocchetti cabinets are equipped with automatic, intelligent defrosting, or rather defrosting which only occurs if deemed necessary by the controller. The number of daily defrosts is therefore significantly reduced, resulting in considerable energy savings. -
Page 23: Language Selection
MNL093_ENG rev. D ALARMS LIST m5 Press the button , positioning yourself using the buttons on the string Confirm with the button . The display will show the total number of alarms present in the memory up to that NOTICED N.07 moment →... -
Page 24: Setting The User Password
MNL093_ENG rev. D 5.2.3.7 Setting the user password This menu lets you set a new user password which will be asked when switching on and off the controller and when setting the setpoint. Press the button and use the buttons to move to the menu corresponding to the password PASSWORD m7 Press the button... -
Page 25: Alarm And Failure Signals
MNL093_ENG rev. D 5.2.4 LARM AND FAILURE SIGNALS 5.2.4.1 Fault in progress warning In the event of any system abnormality, an audible and visual warning is immediately signalled to the user by means of the flashing display and the sound of the buzzer. ALARM DETECTED In the event of a temperature alarm, the display will also show the string alternating with... -
Page 26: Short-Term Power Failure
If this accessory is present on the back of the refrigerator, connection can be made to a centralised alarm system via output AL1 for compartment A and AL2 for compartment B. The contact switches when an alarm/fault relative to controller ECT-F PLUS occurs. Figure 1 - Label for remote alarm... -
Page 27: Routine And Special Maintenance
MNL093_ENG rev. D ROUTINE AND SPECIAL MAINTENANCE The information in this chapter is addressed to both users (non-specialised personnel) and routine maintenance workers. PROHIBITION OF SAFETY DEVICE REMOVAL Do not remove safety protections without having switched off the refrigerator cabinet and disconnecting it from the electrical mains. - Page 28 MNL093_ENG rev. D CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD Figure 22 - Representation of condenser BEFORE THIS OPERATION. In order to ensure optimal unit operation, follow the manufacturer instructions, arranging for periodic maintenance to be carried out by qualified technicians. Follow these below cleaning instructions according to the bought model: MODEL 100-140-280 2T 1.
- Page 29 MNL093_ENG rev. D CONDENSER Figure 24 - Condenser position in models with lower compartment motor MODEL 700-1500 1. In models with higher motors (700-1500 L), the condenser can be accessed directly from the outside using a ladder. 2. Use a vacuum cleaner, air jet, or a long bristle brush to remove any dust on the condenser fins. 3.
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Page 30: Condensate Water Draining
MNL093_ENG rev. D CONDENSATE WATER DRAINING Defrosting causes the formation of condensate water. The water evaporates automatically in models with motor compartment in lower position. In some other models, water is collected in a tray, included in supply, which is set under the unit and inserted in the corresponding slides. -
Page 31: Demolition
MNL093_ENG rev. D DEMOLITION This unit is marked in compliance with European Directive 2012/19/UE (WEEE). The symbols on the product means that it must not be considered as domestic waste but it must be given to the competent authority for the recycling of electric and electronic appliances. Before scrapping the machine, make it unusable by cutting the power cord, and removing the doors, shelves and drawers so that children cannot access the unit. -
Page 32: Other Labelling
MNL093_ENG rev. D 8.1.1 OTHER LABELLING Table 7 - Labels Cut off power before removing the guard. Periodic condenser cleaning Earthing symbol Attention: risk of fire (only when natural refrigerants are used) Glass door cleaning for Vision models Do not exceed the indicated level Position of batteries for alarms ANNEXES The following documents are attached:... -
Page 33: Consumable Materials
MNL093_ENG rev. D CONSUMABLE MATERIALS Table 8 - Consumable material Code Type / Characteristics Application Image BATTERY BAT004 3V Lithium Coin Cell Battery Clock battery on the board type CR 1220 BATTERIA type AA rechargeable Acoustic and visual alarm BAT005 NiMH 1.2 V battery backup 2.7 Ah... -
Page 34: Diagnostic
MNL093_ENG rev. D PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION • • Unit instability Eliminate the cause. The unit is noisy • Contact with objects (e.g. • Move and/or remove objects touching cardboards, polystyrene or other the equipment. materials) Repeated alarm or fault •... - Page 35 MNL093_ENG rev. D VISUAL AND ACOUSTIC ALARMS SOLUTION • Clean the condenser (see par. 6.3) • Check that installation has been properly performed (see par. 4.2) • Switch-off the equipment from keypad (see par. 5.2.3.1) and then, switch it on again. •...
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Page 36: Annexes
Notes: SIGNATURE: SENT ON: (legible) via e-mail to assistenza@fiocchetti.it Note: failure to submit a properly completed request (*required fields) will result in a failure to open servicing with a resulting delay in the resolution of issues. Pag. 36 of 37... -
Page 37: Annex 2
Annexes Annex 2 SERVICE DATA FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT ON ECT-F PLUS CONTROLLER SERVICE MENU Enter into the service section , confirm with and enter password 255. Enter into the “status data” menu with and scroll the items, noting the values in the table below.
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