Delayed inner temperature display Lockable door Optical and acoustic warning system Power failure warning 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 Illustrations The illustrations in this manuals are examples. They are intended for a basic understanding and may vary depending on the model. Refrigerator ESSENTIAL MED-Series 11.04.2025...
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.
Safety Residual risksResidual risks Other markings Mark Explanation Step-by-step instructions ð Results of actions References to sections in this manual Lists without a specified order 1.2 Intended use The pharmaceutical refrigerator is used for commercial storage of pharmaceuticals, vaccines and pharmaceutical ingredients that require refrigeration.
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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 Refrigerator ESSENTIAL MED-Series 11.04.2025...
Im Lossenfeld 14 77731 Willstätt-Sand, Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 781 9227 777 Fax: +49 (0) 781 9227 200 Email: info@kirsch-medical.de Mon – Thurs: 8.00am to 12.15pm, 1.15pm to 4.30pm, Fri: 8.00am to 12.00pm, 1.00pm to 4.00pm General personnel qualification Only persons who can be expected to carry out their work in a reli- requirements able manner are authorised as personnel.
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Safety Personal protective equipment Refrigerator ESSENTIAL MED-Series 11.04.2025...
Detailed function description Control details Detailed function description 2.1 Control details Fig. 2: Display and control unit Please see the following overview for the function of the buttons: Tab. 1: Buttons Position Button Designation Function – Display Display of error messages and status. Combination button: [SET] Setting the parameters...
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Detailed function description Control details Position Button Designation Function Combination button: [Down] Navigate down. Select parameter lists. Combination button: Navigate up. [Up] Select parameter lists. Long button press (> 4 seconds): Initiate additional defrosting. Depending on the version, certain buttons have mul- tiple functions when used in conjunction with other but- tons.
Detailed function description Error message and buzzer Position LED Function in the "On" state Function in the "Off" state Forced-air cooling on Forced-air cooling off Request for compressor maintenance °C / °F Temperature unit Device is switched off 2.2 Temperature sensor The device is equipped with several NTC temperature sensors.
Detailed function description Defrosting Power failure warning Happens when the unit is no longer being supplied with power. The display alternates between the current temperature and the error message. Alarm indicating a defective display and control unit Happens when the display and control unit is no longer func- tioning.
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Detailed function description Defrosting When the defrosting process is active, the LED indicator ‘Defrosting’ lights up in the Display. The defrost water is channelled into the external defrost water tank and evaporates there. Additional defrosting In addition to automatic defrosting, the defrosting process can be started manually.
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Detailed function description Defrosting Refrigerator ESSENTIAL MED-Series 11.04.2025...
Function check Self-test Function check 3.1 Self-test The self-test function can be used to check all control unit relays and the battery voltage. Display des- Self-test action ignation Activation of relay 1 (cooling machine) Activation of relay 2 (circulation cooling) Activation of relay 3 (remote warning contact) Activation of relay 4 (external buzzer) Activation of relay 5 (battery connection)
Function check Comparison of actual values Press the [SET] button. ð The designation "bat" is shown on the display. Press the [SET] button. ð Battery voltage is displayed, e.g. 12.5 V. The message "End" is shown on the display for two seconds at the end of the test.
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Function check Comparison of actual values If the display shows a temperature that is too high, the display setting must be represented as a negative number. – Example: Displayed temperature +6 °C, measured temper- ature +4 °C, comparison -2.0 If the display shows a temperature that is too low, the display setting must be represented as a positive number.
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Function check Comparison of actual values Setting the offset Tap the [SET] button to set the preferred offset. Negative range, e.g.: -0.5 means the refrigerator becomes 0.5K warmer Positive range, e.g.: +0.5 means the refrigerator becomes 0.5K colder Press the [Down] button or the [Up] button to set the offset. Refrigerator ESSENTIAL MED-Series 11.04.2025...
Maintenance and Customization Status displays and error messages > Status displays 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.
Maintenance and Customization Status displays and error messages > Error messages 4.1.2 Error messages Error messages indicate a device malfunction. Error messages alternate on the display with the temperature dis- play. If there is more than one error, the errors are shown one after the other on the display.
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Maintenance and Customization Status displays and error messages > Error messages Display Buzzer Description Measure Alarm, low temperature protection sensor: Error, short circuit or failure of the corresponding sensor. The remote warning contact is trig- gered. Connection problem: Carry out a control reset. Synchronisation error between con- trol panel and monitoring circuit.
Maintenance and Customization Replacing the display unit Display Buzzer Description Measure Temperature alarm (low) The lower temperature warning limit has been reached or exceeded (e.g. after the door has been open for a long time when the cooling machine is cooling the device). Safety device responds, monitoring circuit has switched off cooling machine.
Maintenance and Customization Replacing the interior blower Loosen the four fastening screws on the panel. Remove the panel. Disconnect the power supply to the display unit. Remove the display unit from the panel. Refit the new display in reverse order. 4.4 Replacing sensors Guide the defective sensor out of Undo the fixing screws of the defective sensor.
Maintenance and Customization Replacing the door contact Unscrew the blower from the mounting plate and replace it. 4.7 Replacing the door lock Door lock in the door Tool: Socket wrench 22 mm Undo the screw in the deadbolt on the inside of the door. Pull out the deadbolt, round cover flap and insulating sleeve.
Maintenance and Customization Replacing the cooling machine 4.10 Replacing the battery Battery in the lower part of the Unscrew the bracket from the battery holder. device, on the right in the machine Remove the red and blue cable from the battery. compartment Install the replacement battery in reverse order.
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Maintenance and Customization Replacing the cooling machine Refrigerator ESSENTIAL MED-Series 11.04.2025...
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 PA level Parameter Function description Adjustment range Factory set- ting Target value -99.0...99.0 °C 5.0 °C Control sensor offset -25.0...25.0 °C -0.3 °C Evaporator sensor offset -25.0...25.0 °C 0.0 °C Display mode for actual value 0 = Integer 1 = Resolution 0.1 K Evaporator sensor configuration 0 = deactived...
Appendix Technical data Appendix The appendix contains the following applicable documents: Technical data Ä Chapter 6.1 ‘Technical data’ on page 35 Installation drawing Ä Chapter 6.2 ‘Installation drawing’ on page 37 wiring diagram Ä Chapter 6.3 ‘wiring diagram’ on page 38 Exploded view Ä...
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Appendix Technical data ESSENTIAL 85 DIN ESSENTIAL MED 125 External dimensions with door open 47 x 96 54 x 105.5 90° (WxD), cm Shelf size (WxD), cm 23 x 37.8 43.8 x 24 Internal drawer dimensions (WxDxH), 34 x 32 x 5.6 40.8 x 32 x 5.6 Max.
Appendix Installation drawing 6.2 Installation drawing ESSENTIAL MED 85 DIN Installation drawing Controller installed externally (optional) Cut-out 71 mm x 29 mm Installation depth 90 mm with connection Temperature controller min.515 min.480 air flow View without door and temperature controller inside Note during installation: Air flow at top and bottom: without cooling unit fan: min.
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Appendix wiring diagram The wiring diagram configuration varies depending on the model. The legend describes the maximum configu- ration. Control unit Recirculating blower Control unit Control connection Backup module Power plug Auxiliary relay Remote warning contact Condenser blue (blau) Door contact switch blue-white Temperature sensor for cold room/display brown (braun)
Appendix Spare parts list 6.5 Spare parts list Cooling machine Current Meaning item number 12551 Cooling machine VKS 2706 K 114660 Compressor rubber buffer 113325 Evaporation tray 114653 Start-up relay Control Current Meaning item number 12763 Control box fully wired 12764 Display 12774...
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Appendix Spare parts list Interior Current Meaning item number 220152 Medicine drawer 350 x 330 mm 220153 Longitudinal aluminium divider, length 324 mm 222159 Cross divider 160 mm 220136 Wire shelves 376 x 230 mm 220106 Melt water dish 320 x 35 x 25 mm 252163 Door contact switch 12778...
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