Power failure warning (optional) Freeze protection controller (optional) Contact Germany PHILIPP KIRSCH GMBH Im Lossenfeld 14 77731 Willstätt-Sand, Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 781 9227 0 Fax: +49 (0) 781 9227 200 Email: info@kirsch-medical.de Mon - Thurs: 08.00 to 12.15, 13.15 to 16.30 Fri: 08.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 16.00...
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Supplemental directives E-mail: service@vdwcoolsystems.nl Order acceptance: 24/7 (24 hours, seven days a week) Illustrations The illustrations in this manuals are examples. They are intended for a basic understanding and may vary depending on the model. Refrigerator ESSENTIAL -Series 09.04.2025...
Safety Symbols in this manual Safety This section provides an overview of all important safety aspects for optimal protection of patients and staff, and for safe and trouble-free operation of the unit. Non-compliance with the instructions and safety warnings in this instruction manual can cause considerable risks.
References to sections in this manual Lists without a specified order 1.2 Intended use KIRSCH refrigerators are used for commercial storage of chilled goods. They are not intended for private use. 1.3 Foreseeable misuse The unit is not designed for domestic use. The unit is used for commercial storage of chilled goods in line with its intended pur- pose.
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Safety Residual risksResidual risks Blocked interior ventilation WARNING! Risk of chilled goods damage due to a blocked inner ventilation ! A blocked inner ventilation can cause issues to the air circulation inside the unit so that temperature homoge- neity won't be ensured any longer. This can lead to a massive temperature deviation inside the unit and may result in damage to the chilled goods.
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Safety Residual risksResidual risks Missing power supply CAUTION! Danger of goods and personal damage due to missing power supply! In the event of a power failure, the battery supplies power only to the warning system. The cooling unit is switched off, which can damage or destroy the chilled goods and lead to a serious injuries as a result –...
Safety Safety labelling 1.5 Safety labelling Rating plate The rating plate contains the following information (information cor- MED 100 PRO-ACTIVE Modell Kühl-Inhalt 95 Liter Type Gross volume responds to the red number): 100 30 35000 - Model Kältemittel Kühl-Aggregat R600a 0,043 kg VKD 2715 K Refrigerant Cooling system...
No other staff is permitted to carry out this work. Contact the manufacturer’s customer service to carry out the necessary work. Kirsch service contact: PHILIPP KIRSCH GMBH Im Lossenfeld 14 77731 Willstätt-Sand, Germany...
Safety Personal protective equipment When selecting personnel, please take into account the age and job-related regulations in force at the place of work. 1.7 Personal protective equipment Personal protective equipment is used to protect personnel against hazards that could affect their safety or health at work. Always put on the personal protective equipment required in the various chapters of these instructions before starting the work in question.
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Safety Personal protective equipment Refrigerator ESSENTIAL -Series 09.04.2025...
Detailed function description Details on control Detailed function description 2.1 Details on control Fig. 2: Display and control unit Please see the following overview for the function of the buttons and indications: Tab. 1: Buttons Posi- Button Designation Function tion [ON/OFF] Switch the device on and off.
Detailed function description Error message and buzzer Depending on the version, certain buttons have mul- tiple functions when used in conjunction with other but- tons. Display Designation Function ‘Defrosting’ Defrosting is active. ‘Alarm’ An alarm was triggered. 2.2 Temperature sensor The unit is equipped with several PT100 temperature sensors.
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Detailed function description Error message and buzzer The audible and visual alarm is deleted automatically if the alarm sound is not cancelled but the fault clears itself. The display shows the temperature of the chilled goods, not the air temperature. The temperature display is electronically delayed for this purpose Door Open alarm If the door is open for more than 60 seconds, the audible alarm...
Detailed function description Defrosting 2.4 Safety regulation The freeze protection controller (optional) prevents the chilled goods from freezing if the electronic control unit is faulty, for example. If the freeze protection controller switches off the cooling machine at approx. 1 °C, the red LED (7) comes on and the error message F8 appears in the display (2), alternating with the temper- ature.
Function check Comparison of actual values Function check 3.1 Checking sensors Replace a defective sensor (e.g. F1) with any other sensor (e.g. F2). The error number of the replaced sensor (F2) is dis- ð played: sensor (F1) is defective. No error is displayed: The sensor input on the control and monitoring unit is defective.
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Function check Comparison of actual values Selecting the PA1 level parameter list Press and hold [Up] and [Down ] for approx. 6 seconds ð The display shows Press and hold [Set temperature]. Press the [Min.] button to enter the password Release all buttons.
Maintenance and Customization Status displays and error messages > Error messages Maintenance and Customization DANGER! Danger due to live parts! – Unplug the power plug before carrying out any work. WARNING! Risk of death due to premature reactivation! In the event of reactivation, there is a risk of death for anyone in the danger zone.
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Maintenance and Customization Status displays and error messages > Error messages If there is more than one error, the errors are shown one after the other on the display. In addition to the indication on the display, the buzzer sounds to indicate the error.
Maintenance and Customization Switching the door hinge Display Buzzer Description Measure Tempera- ture dis- Cold room temperature is beyond the play temperature warning limit flashes Carry out a control reset. Control error: If the error occurs again after a short time, replace the control Error in the program memory board.
Maintenance and Customization Replacing sensors The hinge that was previously on the bottom is on the top after the hinge switch. The hinge that was previously on the top is on the bottom after the hinge switch. Mount the lower hinge after measuring the distance between the pin and the outer edge of the housing.
Maintenance and Customization Replacing the door contact 4.5 Replacing the interior blower Undo the fixing screws of the ventilation plate. Remove the ventilation plate. Remove the plug connectors between the interior blower and the connection cable. Detach the interior blower and the mounting plate from the back wall and remove.
Maintenance and Customization Replacing the cooling machine Insert a new switch. Plug in the plug connector. 4.9 Replacing the battery Battery at the bottom of the Remove the machine compartment cover. machine compartment Release the terminal board from the front. Pull the terminal board out to the front.
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Maintenance and Customization Replacing the cooling machine Open the door. Remove the ventilation plate. Remove the evaporator plate. Open the back wall vent at the rear. Release the compressor set at the rear. Where applicable, unscrew the rear wall condenser. Remove the cabling.
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Maintenance and Customization Replacing the cooling machine Refrigerator ESSENTIAL -Series 09.04.2025...
Customizing parameters Customizing parameters NOTICE! Material damage from incorrectly set parameters! The basic settings of the unit can be changed using the following parameter lists. This could result in severe damage to the chilled goods or the unit. The parameter settings may only be carried out by trained staff.
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Customizing parameters Parameter Function description Adjustment range Factory set- ting Evaluation of sensor R2 0: is not evaluated 1: Evaluation as evaporator sensor Display mode 0: without decimal place 1: 0.5 °C resolution 2: 0.1 °C resolution Display unit 0: Celsius 1: Fahrenheit Display of correction -9.9...+9.9 K...
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Customizing parameters Parameter Function description Adjustment range Factory set- ting Type of defrosting 0: none 1: compressor off only 2: electric 3: using hot gas Defrosting temperature -50...+150 °C Defrosting time limit 1...99 min. Temperature reduction before 0...20 K defrosting, active only when d1 is not equal to 3 Maximum time for temperature reduc- 1...240 min.
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Customizing parameters Parameter Function description Adjustment range Factory set- ting Recirculating blower target value -50...+150 °C +30.0 Function button 1 0: No function 1: Standby Function button 3 0: UP only 1: also defrosting request Function button 6 0: DOWN only 1: also acknowledge buzzer Function button 4 0: No function...
Appendix Technical data Appendix The appendix contains the following applicable documents: Technical data Ä Chapter 6.1 ‘Technical data’ on page 33 wiring diagram Ä Chapter 6.2 ‘wiring diagram’ on page 35 Exploded view Ä Chapter 6.3 ‘Exploded view’ on page 37 Spare parts list Ä...
Appendix Spare parts list 6.4 Spare parts list Cooling machine Current Meaning item number 113142 Cooling machine VKD 2113 KM R134a 168430 Start-up device 117U6000, relay TL5G, HAST Start capacitor 60 µF 094890 111243 Melt water evaporation dish 100410 Ventilation plate for condenser 10964 Blower motor 10963...
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Appendix Spare parts list Housing Current Meaning item number 100417 Machine compartment panel 225308 Fitting cover with filmed front 225106 Pin hinge, pair, upper/lower 10999 Line cover for cold line 200417 Terminal board 11715 Terminal board cover 100412 Holder for battery and cover Interior Current Meaning...
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Appendix Spare parts list Option Current Meaning item number 202067 6 V 4 Ah battery 226617 Bracket for battery holder 222107 Freeze protection controller B2 225115 Work surface 540 x 540 mm 900412 Mounting bracket for work surface 900422 Mounting rail for castor and fixed castor 225130 Castor 225131...
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