Flammable Materials Storage Refrigerator User Manual 50FREETSA
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1. Flammable Materials Storage Refrigerator Model 50FREETSA LT1527X2 Rev B Table of Contents Safety Information Visible Loss or Damage Concealed Loss or Damage Performance Characteristics Temperature Ranges Installation Selecting a Location Leveling The Unit Shelves Electrical Connection Temperature Control Temperature Display Material Compatibility Troubleshooting o Maintenance Cabinet Cleaning 11 Condenser 11 Warranty Safety Information Your satisfaction and safety are important to Thermo Scientific and a complete understanding of this unit is necessary to attain these objectives As the ultimate user of this apparatus it is your responsibility to understand its proper function and operational characteristics This instruction manual should be thoroughly read and all operators given adequate training before attempting to place this unit in service Awareness of the stated cautions and warnings and compliance with recommended operating parameters together with maintenance requirements are important for safe and satisfactory operation The unit should be used for its intended application alterations or modifications will void the Warranty This product is not intended nor can it be used as a sterile or patient connected device In addition this apparatus is not designed for use in Class Il or Ill locations as defined by the US National Electrical2. Code unless otherwise noted Alert Signals l ON 0 OFF Important operating instructions To reduce the risk of injury Safety Alert or poor performance of the unit Read the user manual before putting the equipment into operation WARNING Indicate an immediately hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates an immediately hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor to moderate injury cauTion Without Safety Alert Symbol indicates a situation that No symbol may result in property damage Use of this equipment involves power Supplies which convert line voltage to low voltage power Do not modify or use power supplies other than OEM equipment Connection of the Shock Hazard wer supply may require a properly grounded receptacle Potential for electrical shock or equipment damage exists if precautions are not followed Frostbite Avoid contact with cold freezer surfaces potential for Low cold burns or skin sticking to cold surfaces Temperature DANGER RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer e Take off doors Leave the shelves in the place so that children may not easily climb inside If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired Unpacking Save all packing material if apparat
3. gasket and painted surfaces Maintenance Cabinet Cleaning The cabinet interior should be cleaned frequently Any spilled liquid should be wiped off immediately Stains resulting from some spills can be permanent if not quickly removed The most convenient time to clean the interior is after defrosting The cabinet exterior should be cleaned occasionally A mild detergent and lukewarm water or a solution of bicarbonate of soda 1 tablespoon per gallon of water is recommended for cleaning the interior and exterior of the cabinet All surfaces should be rinsed and thoroughly dried Condenser The condenser coil is located behind the header panel This should be cleaned at least once a year Disconnect the refrigerator s electrical power Remove the header Panel and vacuum the condenser coil to remove any dirt build up that may have accumulated there u One Year Limited Warranty This Thermo Scientific product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one 1 year from the first to occur of i the date the product is sold by the manufacturer or ii the date the product is purchased by the original retail customer the Commencement Date Except as expressly stated above the MANUFACTURER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF DESIGN MERCHANT ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULA
4. R PURPOSE An authorized representative of the manufacturer must perform all warranty inspections In the event of a defect covered by the warranty we shall as our sole obligation and exclusive remedy provide free replace ment parts to remedy the defective product In addition for products sold within the continental United States or Canada the manufacturer shall provide free labor to repair the products with the replacement parts but only for a period of ninety 90 days from the Commencement Date The warranty provided hereunder shall be null and void and without further force or effect if there is any i repair made to the product by a party other than the manufacturer or its duly authorized service representa tive ii misuse including use inconsistent with written operating instructions for the product mishandling contamination overheating modification or alteration of the product by any customer or third party or il use of replacement parts that are obtained from a party who is not an authorized dealer of Thermo Scientific prod ucts Heating elements because of their susceptibility to overheating and contamination must be retumed to the factory and if upon inspection it is concluded that failure is due to factors other than excessive high tempera ture or contamination the manufacturer will provide warranty replacement As a condition to the return of any product or any constituent part thereof to the factory it shall be se
5. ge is within 10 of that specified on the data plate The power cord of this instrument is equipped with a three prong grounding plug NEMA 5 15P This plug mates with a standard three prong grounding wall recep tacle NEMA 5 15R to minimize the potential of an elec trical shock hazard The customer should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to verify the receptacle is properly grounded and is connect ed to a minimum 15 amp service Where a two prong wall receptacle is encountered it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the user to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong receptacle Operation Initial Startup Turn power on and verify that the condenser fan is running This model has a condenser fan located on the condensing unit on top of the cabinet Warning A Ifthe unit is tilted in excess of 30 Temperature Control degrees do not apply electrical power The thermostat is factory set to provide an interior for a minimum of 12 hours temperature of 38 F 4 C To adjust the interior temperature there is a hole in the top of the case to allow access the adjustment screw For operation above an alti tude of 3000 ft have the thermostat adjusted by a techni cian See photo below Temperature Display Interior temperature is indicated in degrees C by the solar powered LCD display mounted in the header panel Temperature Adjustment Instructio
6. hough they are resist ant to each compound alone This information is taken from Corrosion and Corrosion Protection Handbook Second Edition Published by Marcel Dekker Inc 270 Madison Ave New York NY 10016 Troubleshooting This table is intended to assist in resolving user correctable Refrigerator problems by relating symptoms to their likely causes If service beyond the scope of this table is required contact Customer Service at 1 800 438 4851 Symptom Does Not Run Probable Cause Unit Unplugged Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker Action Plug in Unit Check fuse or circuit breaker at breaker box Runs Continuously Frost buildup on refrigeration coils Defrost unit Clicking Sound The compressor is equipped with a thermal protector This device shuts off the compressor when it becomes too hot A clicking sound occurring about every 30 seconds indicates this protector is working Disconnect power and call for service Insufficient Cooling Thermostat set too high Condenser coil dirty Unit frosted Reduce thermostat setting Clean condenser coil with a vacuum cleaner Defrost unit 10 gt PD Warning When servicing the unit disconnect from the electrical power source Caution Do not use any type of abrasive such as steel wool or fluids such as gasoline Naphtha and thinner These materials could be harmful to aluminum plastic materials door
7. lecting a Location Choose a location for the refrigerator that will least three inches of clearance between the cabinet and any adjacent vertical surface at the sides and rear Twelve inches of clearance is required above the gril Appropriate electrical power must be available Locate the refrigerator within eight feet of the power outlet so that no extension cord is required Leveling the Unit The refrigerator must be level in order to provide ade quate condensate drainage as well as proper door align ment and operation The refrigerator should be in its final operating location and set so that it is firmly positioned on the floor There are four leveling legs one for each comer These legs are packed in the accessory carton from which they must be removed and installed onto the cabinet In order to install the legs carefully tip the cabinet rearward and add 4 two inch blocks underneath and simply screw the threaded leg studs into the case bottom front leg holes Repeat this procedure by tilting the cabinet in the oppo site direction and install the remaining legs Make sure that the legs are tightened extremely well or the entire unit will sway or rock with each opening or closing of the doors possibly causing damage to the case bottom Level the cabinet front to rear and side to side using the corner leveling screws located at the bottom of the legs Shelves Shipped inside each cabinet are shelves packed in pla
8. ns Model SOFREETSA FMS Refrigerator Temperature Adjustment Screw Rotating screw clockwise decreases temperature One turn equals approximately 1 C OPERATION Material Compatibility The interior cabinet of this unit is constructed of anodized aluminum Care must be exercised when determining which chemicals may be stored in the refrigerator and freezer sections and which type of storage materials should be employed ABS Plastic deteriorates when exposed to but not limited to the following Aliphatic Hydrocarbons Aromatic Hydrocarbons Fully and Partially Halogenated Hydrocarbons Alcohols Monohydric Phenols Ketones Esters Ethers Organic Acids concentrates and dilute and Concentrated Oxidizing Acids This information is taken from Plastics Edition 8 Thermoplastics and Thermosets published by D AT A and The International Plastics Selector Inc Cordura Companies 9889 Willow Creek Road PO Box 26637 San Diego California 92126 Aluminum Alloys are susceptible to corrosion when exposed to but not limited to most inorganic acids bases and salts with a pH outside of their passive range of pH 4 to 9 Itis also important to recognize that the compatibili ty of aluminum alloys with mixtures of organic compounds cannot always be predicted from their compatibility with each of the compounds For example some aluminum alloys are corroded severely in mixtures of carbon tetra chloride and methyl alcohol even t
9. nt prepaid and a prior written authorization from the manufacturer assigning a Return Materials Number to the product or part shall be obtained IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE OR PROFITS ANTICIPATED OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY PRODUCTS WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE ANY THEORY OF STRICT LIABILITY OR REGULATORY ACTION Web www thermofisher com
10. stic and a bag of shelf supports Two different types of shelf supports are used Refer to figure 1 for installation Shelf spacing is adjustable to suit user requirements Replacement shelves are available individually for the Laboratory Refrigerators Use 1 4 support in front of shelf and 1 2 support here Tab Length Shelf Support Pe A i Be Caution Be sure that the power supply is the same voltage that is specified on the refrigerator s data plate Warning For personal safety this unit must be properly grounded Caution Do not use an extension cord Use of an ungrounded cord or an overloaded circuit VOIDS the compressor warranty Warning Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord Do not use a two prong adapter plug INSTALLATION Electrical Connection Determine the total amount of current presently being used by other apparatus connected to the circuit that will be used by this refrigerator It is critical that this added current demand and other equipment on this circuit not exceed the rating of the fuse or circuit breaker in use The frequency and nominal voltage requirements for the unit are specified on the data plate which is located on the interiors upper left side Only plug the unit into a power source that meets these requirements Low line voltage is often the cause of service complaints With the unit running check that the line volta
11. us is received dam aged This merchandise was carefully packed and thor oughly inspected before leaving our factory Responsibility for its safe delivery was assumed by the carrier upon acceptance of the shipment therefore claims for loss or damage sustained in transit must be made upon the carrier by the recipient as follows Visible Loss or Damage Note any external evidence of loss or damage on the freight bill or express receipt and have it signed by the carrier s agent Failure to adequately describe such exter nal evidence of loss or damage may result in the carrier s refusing to honor your damage claim The form required to file such a claim will be supplied by the carrier Concealed Loss or Damage Concealed loss or damage refers to loss or damage which does not become apparent until the merchandise has been unpacked and inspected Should either occur make a written request for the carrier s agent within 15 days of the delivery date then file a claim with the carrier since the damage is the carrier s responsibility If you follow the above instructions carefully we will guarantee our full support of your claim to be compensat ed for loss from concealed damage DO NOT FOR ANY REASON RETURN THIS UNIT WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING AUTHORIZATION Performance Characteristics Temperature Ranges 1 to 12 C 34 to 53 6 F Electrical Requirements 115 Volts 10 60 Hz 9 1 Amps Installation Se
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