Binder BD 23 User manual

Issue 01/2022 Art. No. 7001-0026
Operating Manual
Translation of the original operating manual
BD / BD-UL (E2) – Incubators with natural convection
ED / ED-UL (E2) – Drying and heating ovens with natural convection
FD / FD-UL (E2) – Drying and heating ovens with forced convection
with microprocessor temperature controller
Model
Model version
Art. No.
BD 23 BD023-230V 9010-0187, 9110-0187
BD 23-UL BD023UL-120V 9010-0189, 9110-0189
BD 400 BD400-230V 9010-0073, 9110-0073
BD 400-UL BD400UL-120V 9010-0176, 9110-0176
ED 23 ED023-230V 9010-0190, 9110-0190
9010-0191, 9110-0191
ED 23-UL ED023UL-120V 9010-0192, 9110-0192
9010-0193, 9110-0193
ED 400 ED400-230V 9010-0075, 9110-0075
ED 400-UL ED400UL-208V 9010-0168, 9110-0168
FD 23 FD023-230V 9010-0194, 9110-0194
FD 23-UL FD023UL-120V 9010-0196, 9110-0196
BINDER GmbH
Address: Post office box 102, 78502 Tuttlingen, Germany Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Internet: http://www.binder-world.com
E-mail: [e-mail] Service Hotline: [phone]
Service Fax: [phone] Service E-Mail: [e-mail]
Service Hotline USA: [phone] or [phone] x3
Service Hotline Asia Pacific: [phone] or [phone]
Service Hotline Russia and CIS: [phone]

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Content
1. SAFETY.................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Personnel Qualification .......................................................................................................................4
1.2 Operating manual................................................................................................................................4
1.3 Legal considerations ...........................................................................................................................4
1.3.1 Intellectual property........................................................................................................................5
1.4 Structure of the safety instructions......................................................................................................5
1.4.1 Signal word panel ..........................................................................................................................5
1.4.2 Safety alert symbol ........................................................................................................................6
1.4.3 Pictograms .....................................................................................................................................6
1.4.4 Word message panel structure......................................................................................................7
1.5 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber ......................................................................7
1.6 Type plate............................................................................................................................................8
1.7 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chambers ...............................................9
1.8 Intended use .....................................................................................................................................11
1.9 Foreseeable Misuse..........................................................................................................................12
1.10 Residual Risks ..................................................................................................................................13
1.11 Operating instructions .......................................................................................................................14
1.12 Measures to prevent accidents .........................................................................................................14
2. CHAMBER DESCRIPTION .................................................................................. 15
2.1 Chamber overview ............................................................................................................................16
3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................... 16
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery ................................................16
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation.....................................................................................17
3.3 Storage..............................................................................................................................................17
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions ................................................................................18
4. INSTALLATION OF THE EQUIPMENT ............................................................... 19
4.1 Electrical connection .........................................................................................................................19
4.2 Connection to a suction plant (optional)............................................................................................20
5. START UP ............................................................................................................ 21
5.1 Turning on the chamber ....................................................................................................................21
5.2 Heating operation display..................................................................................................................21
5.3 Air change .........................................................................................................................................21
6. OPERATING THE CONTROLLER....................................................................... 22
6.1 Display / entry of temperature set-point (without ramp function) ......................................................22
6.2 Display / entry of temperature set-point (with selected temperature ramp)......................................22
6.3 Time functions: Continuous operation and Timer operation .............................................................23
6.3.1 Switching between “Continuous operation” and “Timer operation” .............................................24
6.3.2 Continuous operation...................................................................................................................24
6.3.3 Timer operation: Setting the tempering time................................................................................25
6.4 User level settings.............................................................................................................................26
6.4.1 Temperature unit change between degrees Celsius °C and degrees Fahrenheit °F..................26
6.4.2 Entering a temperature ramp.......................................................................................................27
6.4.3 Chamber addressing....................................................................................................................27
6.5 General notes....................................................................................................................................28
7. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES................................................................... 29
7.1 Temperature safety device class 2 (DIN 12880) ED, FD..................................................................29
7.2 Temperature safety device class 3.1 (DIN 12880) BD (option for ED, FD) ......................................30

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8. OPTIONS.............................................................................................................. 32
8.1 Disconnectable audible over-temperature alarm (option).................................................................32
8.2 APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option for BD and ED) ...............................................32
8.3 Additional Pt100 temperature sensor (option for BD) .......................................................................32
8.4 Analog output for temperature (option) .............................................................................................33
9. CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION .............................................................. 33
9.1 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................33
9.2 Decontamination / chemical disinfection...........................................................................................35
10. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE, TROUBLESHOOTING, REPAIR, TESTING... 36
10.1 General information, personnel qualification.....................................................................................36
10.2 Maintenance intervals, service..........................................................................................................36
10.3 Simple troubleshooting......................................................................................................................37
10.4 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH .................................................................................39
11. DISPOSAL............................................................................................................ 39
11.1 Disposal of the transport packing......................................................................................................39
11.2 Decommissioning..............................................................................................................................40
11.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany .........................................................40
11.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of
Germany............................................................................................................................................41
11.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU ...............................................................42
12. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 43
12.1 Factory calibration and adjustment ...................................................................................................43
12.2 Definition of usable volume...............................................................................................................43
12.3 Over current protection .....................................................................................................................43
12.4 BD technical data ..............................................................................................................................44
12.5 ED technical data ..............................................................................................................................45
12.6 FD technical data ..............................................................................................................................47
12.7 Equipment and options BD (extract) .................................................................................................49
12.8 Equipment and options ED (extract) .................................................................................................50
12.9 Equipment and options FD (extract) .................................................................................................51
12.10 Accessories and spare parts (extract) ..............................................................................................52
13. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY............................... 53
13.1 EU Declaration of Conformity for BD ................................................................................................53
13.2 EU Declaration of Conformity for ED ................................................................................................55
13.3 EU Declaration of Conformity for FD ................................................................................................57
13.4 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V.“
(German Social Accident Insurance) DGUV.....................................................................................59
14. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ............................................... 61
14.1 For chambers located outside the USA and Canada .......................................................................61
14.2 For chambers located in the USA and Canada ................................................................................64

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Dear customer,
For the correct operation of the chambers, it is important that you read this operating manual completely
and carefully and observe all instructions as indicated. Failure to read, understand and follow the
instructions may result in personal injury. It can also lead to damage to the chamber and/or poor equipment
performance.
Understanding and observing the instructions in this operating manual are prerequisites for hazard-free use
and safety during operation and maintenance. In no event shall BINDER be held liable for any damages,
direct or incidental arising out of or related to the use of this manual.
1. Safety
1.1 Personnel Qualification
The chamber must only be installed, tested, and started up by personnel qualified for assembly, startup,
and operation of the chamber. Qualified personnel are persons whose professional education, knowledge,
experience and knowledge of relevant standards allow them to assess, carry out, and identify any potential
hazards in the work assigned to them. They must have been trained and instructed, and be authorized, to
work on the chamber.
The chamber should only be operated by laboratory personnel especially trained for this purpose and
familiar with all precautionary measures required for working in a laboratory. Observe the national
regulations on minimum age of laboratory personnel.
1.2 Operating manual
This operating manual is part of the components of delivery. Always keep it handy for reference in the
vicinity of the chamber. If selling the unit, hand over the operating manual to the purchaser.
To avoid injuries and damage observe the safety instructions of the operating manual. Failure to follow
instructions and safety precautions can lead to significant risks.
DANGER
Dangers due to failure to observe the instructions and safety precautions.
Serious injuries and chamber damage. Risk of death.
Observe the safety instructions in this Operating Manual.
Follow the operating procedures in this Operating Manual.
Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the chamber prior to installing
and using the chamber.
Keep the operating manual for future reference
Make sure that all persons who use the chamber and its associated work equipment have
read and understood the Operating Manual.
This Operating Manual is supplemented and updated as needed. Always use the most recent version of
the Operating Manual. When in doubt, call the BINDER Service Hotline for information on the up-to-
dateness and validity of this Operating Manual.
1.3 Legal considerations
This operating manual is for informational purposes only. It contains information for correct and safe
installing, start-up, operation, decommissioning, cleaning and maintenance of the product. Note: the
contents and the product described are subject to change without notice.
Understanding and observing the instructions in this operating manual are prerequisites for hazard-free use
and safety during operation and maintenance. Images are to provide basic understanding. They may
deviate from the actual version of the chamber. The actual scope of delivery can, due to optional or special
design, or due to recent technical changes, deviate from the information and illustrations in these
instructions this operating manual. In no event shall BINDER be held liable for any damages, direct or
incidental arising out of or related to the use of this manual.

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This operating manual cannot cover all conceivable applications. If you would like additional information,
or if special problems arise that are not sufficiently addressed in this manual, please ask your dealer or
contact us directly, e.g. by phone at the number located on page one of this manual
Furthermore, we emphasize that the contents of this operating manual are not part of an earlier or existing
agreement, description, or legal relationship, nor do they modify such a relationship. All obligations on the
part of BINDER derive from the respective purchase contract, which also contains the entire and exclusively
valid statement of warranty administration and the general terms and conditions, as well as the legal
regulations valid at the time the contract is concluded. The statements in this manual neither augment nor
restrict the contractual warranty provisions.
1.3.1 Intellectual property
Trademark Information: All BINDER trademarks relating to products or service, as well as trade names,
logos and product names used on the website, products and documents of BINDER company are
trademarks or registered trademarks of BINDER company (including BINDER GmbH, BINDER Inc.) in the
U.S. and other countries and communities of states. This includes word marks, position marks,
word/figurative marks, design configurations, figurative marks, and design patents.
Patent Information: BINDER products, categories of products, and accessories may be covered by one
or more patents and/or utility models in the U.S. and other countries and communities of states. This
information is provided to satisfy the virtual patent marking provisions of various jurisdictions, in particular
it is intended to serve as notice under 35 U.S.C. § 287(a). Products and services listed on the BINDER
website may be sold individually or as part of a combination product. Additional patent applications may
also be pending in the U.S. and other countries and communities of states.
Please visit www.binder-world.com for more information.
1.4 Structure of the safety instructions
In this operating manual, the following safety definitions and symbols indicate dangerous situations
following the harmonization of ISO 3864-2 and ANSI Z535.6.
1.4.1 Signal word panel
Depending on the probability of serious consequences, potential dangers are identified with a signal word,
the corresponding safety color, and if appropriate, the safety alert symbol.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
(irreversible) injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
(irreversible) injury
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor
(reversible) injury
NOTICE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the product
and/or its functions or of a property in its proximity.

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1.4.2 Safety alert symbol
Use of the safety alert symbol indicates a risk of injury.
Observe all measures that are marked with the safety alert symbol in order to avoid death or
injury.
1.4.3 Pictograms
Warning signs
Electrical hazard
Hot surface
Explosive atmosphere Stability hazard
Lifting hazard
Risk of corrosion and /
or chemical burns
Harmful substances
Biohazard
Pollution Hazard
Mandatory action signs
Mandatory regulation
Read operating
instructions
Disconnect the power
plug
Lift with several persons
Lift with mechanical
assistance
Environment protection Wear protective gloves
Wear safety goggles
Prohibition signs
Do NOT touch
Do NOT spray with
water

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Information to be observed in order to ensure optimum function of the product.
1.4.4 Word message panel structure
Type / cause of hazard.
Possible consequences.
∅Instruction how to avoid the hazard: prohibition.
Instruction how to avoid the hazard: mandatory action.
Observe all other notes and information not necessarily emphasized in the same way, in order to avoid
disruptions that could result in direct or indirect injury or property damage.
1.5 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber
The following labels are located on the chamber:
Pictograms (Warning signs)
Service label
Hot surface
•ED, FD: outer chamber door
•BD: inner glass door next to the glass door
handle
•On chamber rear next to the exhaust duct
Read operating manual
•UL chambers: outer chamber door
•BD with optional interior socket: below the
interior socket
Figure 1: Position of labels on the chamber on the front (example: ED, FD)
Keep safety labels complete and legible.
Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER Service for these replacements.

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1.6 Type plate
The type plate is located on the left-hand side of the chamber (size 23) or on the chamber front behind the
door, bottom left-hand.
Figure 2: Type plate (example: BD 23 regular chamber)
Indications of the type plate (example)
Indication
Information
BINDER
Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH
BD 23
Model designation
Incubator
Device name: Incubator
Drying and heating oven
Device name: Drying and heating oven
Serial No.
000000000000
Serial No.
Built
2021
Year of construction
Nominal temperature
100 °C
212 °F
Nominal temperature
IP protection
20
IP type of protection acc. to EN 60529
Temp. safety device DIN 12880
Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN
12880:2007
Class
3.1
Class of temperature safety device
Art. No.
9010-0187
Art. no. of the chamber
Project No.
---
Optional: Special application acc. to project no.
0,20 kW
Nominal power
0,9 A
Nominal current
230 V / 50 Hz
Nominal voltage +/-10% at the indicated power frequency
230 V / 60 Hz
1 N ~
Current type
Symbols on the type plate
Symbol Valid for Information
All chambers CE conformity marking
All chambers
Electrical and electronic equipment manufactured / placed on
the market in the EU after 13 August 2005 and be disposed
of in separate collection according to Directive 2012/19/EU
on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Nominal temp.
100 °C
0,20 kW / 0,9 A
212 °F
230 V / 50 Hz
IP protection
20
230 V / 60 Hz
Safety device
DIN 12880
1 N ~
Class
3.1
Art. No.
9010-0187
Project No.
Built
2021
Incubator
BINDER GmbH
Im Mittleren Ösch 5
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
www.binder-world.com
BD 23
E2
Serial No. 00000000000000
Made in Germany

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Symbol Valid for Information
Not for UL chambers
GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche
Unfallversicherung e.V. (DGUV), Prüf- und
Zertifizierungsstelle Nahrungsmittel und Verpackung im
DGUV Test” (German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV),
Testing and Certification Body for Foodstuffs and Packaging
Industry in DGUV Test).
Not for UL chambers
The chamber is certified according to Customs Union
Technical Regulation (CU TR) for the Eurasian Economic
Union (Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan).
UL chambers only
The chamber is certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.®
according to the following standards:
•UL 61010A-1, 1st Edition, UL 61010A-2-10, 1st Edition
•CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1-92, IEC 1010-2-10
1.7 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chambers
With regard to operating the chambers and to the installation location, please observe the local and national
regulations relevant for your country (for Germany: DGUV guidelines 213-850 on safe working in
laboratories, issued by the employers’ liability insurance association).
BINDER GmbH is only responsible for the safety features of the chamber provided skilled electricians or
qualified personnel authorized by BINDER perform all maintenance and repair, and if components relating
to chamber safety are replaced in the event of failure with original spare parts.
To operate the chamber, use only original BINDER accessories or accessories from third-party suppliers
authorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk caused by using unauthorized accessories.
NOTICE
Danger of overheating due to lack of ventilation.
Damage to the chamber.
∅Do NOT install the chamber in unventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
Observe the prescribed minimum distances when installing the chamber (chap. 3.4)
Do not install or operate the chamber in hazardous locations.
DANGER
Danger of explosion due to combustible dusts or explosive mixtures in the vicinity
of the chamber.
Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.
∅Do NOT operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.
KEEP combustible dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the chamber.
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
43KM

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The chamber does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Danger of explosion due to introduction of flammable or explosive substances in
the chamber.
Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance into the chamber which is combustible or explosive at
working temperature.
∅Do NOT introduce any combustible dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.
Any solvent contained in the charging material must not be explosive or inflammable. I.e., irrespective of
the solvent concentration in the steam room, NO explosive mixture with air must form. The temperature
inside the chamber must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material.
Familiarize yourself with the physical and chemical properties of the charging material, as well as the
contained moisture constituent and its behavior with the addition of heat energy.
Familiarize yourself with any potential health risks caused by the charging material, the contained moisture
constituent or by reaction products that may arise during the temperature process. Take adequate
measures to exclude such risks prior to putting the chamber into operation.
DANGER
Electrical hazard by water entering the chamber.
Deadly electric shock.
∅The chamber must NOT become wet during operation, cleaning, or maintenance.
∅Do NOT install the chamber in damp areas or in puddles.
Set up the chamber so that it is splash-proof.
The chambers were produced in accordance with VDE regulations and were routinely tested in accordance
to VDE 0411-1 (IEC 61010-1).
During and shortly after operation, the temperature of the inner surfaces almost equals the set-point. The
glass doors and glass door handles (BD), inner chamber, exhaust duct, door window (option), and the door
gaskets will become hot during operation.
CAUTION
Danger of burning by touching hot chamber parts during operation.
Burns.
∅Do NOT touch the glass doors, inner surfaces, exhaust duct, door window, access
ports, door gaskets, or the charging material during operation.

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1.8 Intended use
Following the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance work
(chap. 10) are part of the intended use.
Any use of the chambers that does not comply with the requirements specified in this Operating
Manual shall be considered improper use.
Other applications than those described in this chapter are not approved.
Use
The chambers are suitable for exact tempering of harmless materials and for drying and heat treatment of
solid or pulverized charging material, as well as bulk material, using the supply of heat. They can be used
to dry e.g. glassware, and for warm storage of liquids in containers.
DO NOT use the device for drying processes that release so large amounts of water vapor that
condensation occurs.
Because of their precise temperature accuracy the incubators BD are especially useful for incubation of
cultures at a standard temperature of 37 °C / 98.6 °F.
Requirements for the chamber load
Any solvent must not be explosive or flammable. A mixture of any component of the charging material with
air must NOT be explosive. The operating temperature must lie below the flash point or below the
sublimation point of the charging material. Any component of the charging material must NOT be able to
release toxic gases
The loading material shall not contain any corrosive ingredients that may damage the machine components.
Such ingredients include in particular acids and halides. Any corrosive damage caused by such ingredients
is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH.
The chamber does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Explosion or implosion hazard and danger of poisoning through the introduction of
unsuitable loading material.
Poisoning. Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance combustible or explosive at working temperature into
the chamber, in particular no energy sources such as batteries or lithium-ion batteries.
∅NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance which could lead to release of toxic gases.
Contamination of the chamber by toxic, infectious or radioactive substances must be prevented
WARNING
Danger of intoxication and infection through contamination of the chamber with
toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.
Damages to health.
Protect the interior of the chamber from contamination by toxic, infectious or radioactive
substances.
Take suitable protective measures when introducing and removing toxic, infectious or
radioactive material
In case of foreseeable use of the device there is no risk for the user through the integration of the chamber
into systems or by special environmental or operating conditions in the sense of EN 61010-1:2010. For this,
the intended use of the chamber and all its connections must be observed.

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Medical devices
The chambers are not classified as medical devices as defined by the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC
and Regulation (EU) No 2017/745.
Due to the special demands of the Medical Device Directive (MDD), these chambers are not
qualified to perform sterilization of medical devices as defined by the directive 93/42/EWG.
Personnel Requirements
Only trained personnel with knowledge of the Operating Manual can set up and install the chamber, start it
up, operate, clean, and take it out of operation. Service and repairs call for further technical requirements
(e.g. electrical know-how), as well as knowledge of the service manual.
Installation site requirements
The chambers are designed for setting up inside a building (indoor use).
The requirements described in the Operating Manual for installation site and ambient conditions (Chap.
3.4) must be met.
WARNING: If customer should use a BINDER chamber running in non-supervised
continuous operation, we strongly recommend in case of inclusion of irrecoverable specimen
or samples to split such specimen or samples and store them in at least two chambers, if
this is feasible.
1.9 Foreseeable Misuse
Other applications than those described in chap. 1.8 are not approved.
This expressly includes the following misuses (the list is not exhaustive), which pose risks despite the
inherently safe construction and existing technical safety equipment:
•Non-observance of Operating Manual
•Non-observance of information and warnings on the chamber (e.g. control unit messages, safety
identifiers, warning signals)
•Installation, startup, operation, maintenance and repair by untrained, insufficiently qualified, or
unauthorized personnel
•Missed or delayed maintenance and testing
•Non-observance of traces of wear and tear
•Insertion of materials excluded or not permitted by this Operating Manual.
•Non-compliance with the admissible parameters for processing the respective material.
•Installation, testing, service or repair in the presence of solvents
•Installation of replacement parts and use of accessories and operating resources not specified and
authorized by the manufacturer
•Installation, startup, operation, maintenance or repair of the chamber in absence of operating
instructions
•Bypassing or changing protective systems, operation of the chamber without the designated protective
systems
•Non-observance of messages regarding cleaning and disinfection of the chamber.
•Spilling water or cleaning agent on the chamber, water penetrating into the chamber during operation,
cleaning or maintenance.
•Cleaning activity while the chamber is turned on.
•Operation of the chamber with a damaged housing or damaged power cord

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•Continued operation of the chamber during an obvious malfunction
•Insertion of objects, particularly metallic objects, in louvers or other openings or slots on the chamber
•Human error (e.g. insufficient experience, qualification, stress, exhaustion, laziness)
To prevent these and other risks from incorrect operation, the operator shall issue operating instructions.
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are recommended.
1.10 Residual Risks
The unavoidable design features of a chamber, as well as its proper field of application, can also pose risks,
even during correct operation. These residual risks include hazards which, despite the inherently safe
design, existing technical protective equipment, safety precautions and supplementary protective
measures, cannot be ruled out.
Messages on the chamber and in the Operating Manual warn of residual risks. The consequences of these
residual risks and the measures required to prevent them are listed in the Operating Manual. Moreover, the
operator must take measures to minimize hazards from unavoidable residual risks. This includes, in
particular, issuing operating instructions.
The following list summarizes the hazards against which this Operating Manual and the Service Manual
warn, and specifies protective measures at the appropriate spots:
Unpacking, Transport, Installation
•Sliding or tilting the chamber
•Setup of the chamber in unauthorized areas
•Installation of a damaged chamber
•Installation of a chamber with damaged power cord
•Inappropriate site of installation
•Missing protective conductor connection
Normal operation
•Assembly errors
•Contact with hot surfaces on the housing
•Contact with hot surfaces in the interior and inside of doors
•Emission of non-ionizing radiation from electrical operating resources
•Contact with live parts in normal state
Cleaning and Decontamination
•Penetration of water into the chamber
•Inappropriate cleaning and decontamination agents
•Enclosure of persons in the interior
Malfunction and Damage
•Continued operation of the chamber during an obvious malfunction or outage of the heating system
•Contact with live parts during error status
•Operation of a unit with damaged power cord
Maintenance
•Maintenance work on live parts.
•Execution of maintenance work by untrained/insufficiently qualified personnel
•Electrical safety analysis during annual maintenance not performed

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Trouble-shooting and Repairs
•Non-observance of warning messages in the Service Manual
•Trouble-shooting of live parts without specified safety measures
•Absence of a plausibility check to rule out erroneous inscription of electrical components
•Performance of repair work by untrained/insufficiently qualified personnel
•Inappropriate repairs which do not meet the quality standard specified by BINDER
•Use of replacement parts other than BINDER original replacement parts
•Electrical safety analysis not performed after repairs
1.11 Operating instructions
Depending on the application and location of the chamber, the operator of the chamber must provide the
relevant information for safe operation of the chamber in a set of operating instructions.
Keep these operating instructions with the chamber at all times in a place where they are
clearly visible. They must be comprehensible and written in the language of the employees.
1.12 Measures to prevent accidents
The operator of the chamber must observe the local and national regulations and take precautions to
prevent accidents.
The manufacturer took the following measures to prevent ignition and explosions:
•Indications on the type plate
See operating manual chap. 1.6.
•Operating manual
An operating manual is available for each chamber.
•Overtemperature monitoring
The chamber is equipped with a temperature display, which can be read from outside.
The chamber is equipped with an additional safety controller (temperature safety device class 3.1 (BD)
or class 2 (ED, FED) acc. to DIN 12880:2007). Visual and audible (buzzer) signals indicate temperature
exceeding.
•Safety, measurement, and control equipment
The safety, measuring, and control equipment is easily accessible.
•Electrostatic charge
The interior parts are grounded.
•Non-ionizing radiation
Non-ionizing radiation is not intentionally produced, but released only for technical reasons by electrical
equipment (e.g. electric motors, power cables, solenoids). The machine has no permanent magnets. If
persons with active implants (e.g. pacemakers, defibrillators) keep a safe distance (distance of field
source to implant) of 30 cm, an influence of these implants can be excluded with high probability.
•Protection against touchable surfaces
Tested according to EN ISO 13732-1:2008.
•Floors
See operating manual chap. 3.4 for correct installation

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•Cleaning
See operating manual chap. 10.3.
•Examinations
The chamber has been inspected by the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V. (DGUV)
(German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV)” (German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV), Testing and
Certification Body for Foodstuffs and Packaging Industry in DGUV Test) and bears the GS mark. (Not
valid for UL chambers)
UL chambers only: The chamber is certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.®according to the
standards UL 61010A-1, 1st Edition, UL 61010A-2-10, 1st Edition, CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1-92, IEC 1010-
2-10.
2. Chamber description
BINDER incubators BD and drying and heating ovens ED and FD are equipped with an electronic PID-
controller with digital display.
The incubators BD indicate the temperature with an accuracy of a tenth of a degree.
The drying and heating ovens ED and FD indicate the temperature with an accuracy of one
degree.
The chambers are heated electrically. Incubators BD and drying and heating ovens ED are ventilated
naturally. Drying and heating ovens FD are ventilated by fan-assisted, forced-air circulation.
The APT.line™ preheating chamber system guarantees high level of spatial and time-based temperature
precision, thanks to the direct and distributed air circulation into the interior. With FD, the fan supports exact
attainment and maintenance of the desired temperature accuracy.
The chambers are regularly equipped with a temperature safety device according to DIN12880:2007 (chap.
7).
Material: The inner chamber, the pre-heating chamber and the inside of the doors are all made of stainless
steel V2A (German material no. 1.4301, US equivalent AISI 304). When operating the drying and heating
ovens ED and FD at temperatures above 150 °C / 302 °F, the impact of the oxygen in the air may cause
discoloration of the metallic surfaces (yellowish-brown or blue) by natural oxidation processes. These
colorations are harmless and will in no way impair the function or quality of the chamber. The housing is
RAL 7035 powder-coated. All corners and edges are also completely coated.
All chamber functions are easy and comfortable to use thanks to their clear arrangement. Major features
are easy cleaning of all chamber parts and avoidance of undesired contamination.
BINDER incubators BD and drying and heating ovens ED (option) are equipped with a serial interface RS
422 for computer communication, e.g. via the APT-COM™ 4 Multi Management Software (option, chap.
8.2). For further options, see chap. 12.7 to 12.9.
Temperature range at an ambient temperature of +18 °C up to +40 °C / 64.4 °F to 104 °F.
•Incubators BD: 5 °C / 9 °F above room temperature up to 100 °C / 212 °F.
•Drying and heating ovens ED and FD: 5 °C / 9 °F above room temperature up to 300 °C / 572 °F.

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2.1 Chamber overview
(1) Display
(2) Set-point value key
(3) Selector keys
(4) Time management key
(5) Switch ON/OFF
(6) Lever for ventilation slide
(7) Safety device
(8) Door handle
(9) BD: ON/OFF switch for internal
socket (option)
ED / FD: Switch for interior
lighting (option) or
buzzer switch for audible over-
temperature alarm (option)
(10) BD: Buzzer switch for audible
over-temperature alarm
(option)
ED: Main power switch with
size 400
Figure 3: Overview BD / ED / FD
3. Completeness of delivery, transportation, storage, and
installation
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery
After unpacking, please check the chamber and its optional accessories, if any, based on the delivery
receipt for completeness and for transportation damage. Inform the carrier immediately if transportation
damage has occurred.
The final tests of the manufacturer may have caused traces of the racks on the inner surfaces. This has no
impact on the function and performance of the chamber.
Please remove any transportation protection devices and adhesives in/on the chamber and on the doors
and take out the operating manuals and accessory equipment.
CAUTION
Risk of injury and damages by lifting heavy loads and by sliding or
tilting of the chamber due to improper lifting.
Injuries, damage to the chamber.
∅Do NOT lift or transport the chamber using the door handle or the door.
∅Do NOT lift chambers size 400
Lift a chamber size 23 from the pallet at its four lower corners with the
aid of 2 people.
Lift chambers size 400 from the pallet using technical devices (fork
lifter). Set the fork lifter only from the rear in the middle of the chamber.
Make sure to place all the lateral supports of the chamber on the forks.
(6)
(9)
(7)
(8)
(10)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

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If you need to return the chamber, please use the original packing and observe the guidelines for safe lifting
and transportation (chap. 3.2).
For disposal of the transport packing, see chap. 11.1.
Note on second-hand chambers (Ex-Demo chambers):
Second-hand chambers are chambers that have been used for a short time for tests or exhibitions. They
are thoroughly tested before resale. BINDER ensures that the chamber is technically sound and will work
flawlessly.
Second-hand chambers are marked with a sticker on the chamber door. Please remove the sticker before
commissioning the chamber.
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation
After operation please observe the guidelines for temporarily decommissioning the chamber (chap. 11.2).
CAUTION
Risk of injury and damages by lifting heavy loads and by sliding or tilting of the
chamber due to improper transportation.
Injuries, damage to the chamber.
Transport the chamber only in its original packaging.
Secure the chamber with transport straps for transport.
∅Do NOT lift or transport the chamber using the door handle or the door.
∅Do NOT lift chambers size 400 by hand.
Lift a chamber size 23 at its four lower corners with the aid of 2 people, and place it
on a transport pallet with wheels. Push the pallet to the desired site and then lift the
chamber from the pallet at its four lower corners.
Place chambers size 400 using technical devices (fork lifter) on the transport pallet.
Set the fork lifter only from the rear in the middle of the chamber. Make sure to place
all the lateral supports of the chamber on the forks.
Transport chambers size 400 ONLY with the original transport pallet. Set the fork
lifter only to the pallet. Without the pallet the chamber is in imminent danger of
overturning!!
•Permissible ambient temperature range during transport: -10 °C to +60 °C / 14 °F to 140 °F.
You can order transport packing and pallets for transportation purposes from BINDER Service.
3.3 Storage
Intermediate storage of the chamber is possible in a closed and dry room. Observe the guidelines for
temporary decommissioning (chap. 11.2).
•Permissible ambient temperature range during storage: -10 °C to +60 °C / 14 °F to 140 °F.
•Permissible ambient humidity: max. 70 % r.H., non-condensing
When after storage in a cold location you transfer the chamber to its warmer installation site, condensation
may form. Before start-up, wait at least one hour until the chamber has attained ambient temperature and
is completely dry.

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3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions
Set up the chamber on an even and non-flammable surface, free from vibration and in a well-ventilated,
dry location and align it using a spirit level. The site of installation must be capable of supporting the
chamber’s weight (see technical data, chap. 12.4 to 12.6). The chambers are designed for setting up inside
a building (indoor use).
NOTICE
Danger of overheating due to lack of ventilation.
Damage to the chamber.
∅Do NOT install the chamber in unventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
Observe the prescribed minimum distances when installing the chamber.
Do not install or operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.
DANGER
Danger of explosion due to combustible dusts or explosive mixtures in the vicinity
of the chamber.
Serious injury or death from burns and / or explosion pressure.
∅Do NOT operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.
KEEP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the vicinity of the chamber.
Ambient conditions
•Permissible ambient temperature range during operation: +18 °C up to +40 °C / 64.4 °F to 104 °F.
At elevated ambient temperature values, fluctuations in temperature can occur.
The ambient temperature should not be substantially higher than the indicated ambient
temperature of ++22 °C +/- 3 °C / 77 °F to which the specified technical data relate. For
other ambient conditions, deviations from the indicated data are possible.
•Permissible ambient humidity: 70 % r.H. max., non-condensing.
•Installation height: max. 3000 m / 9842 ft. above sea level.
Minimum distances
•When placing several chambers of the same size side by side, maintain a minimum distance of 250 mm
/ 9.84 in between each chamber.
•Wall distances: rear 100 mm / 3.9 in, sides 160 mm / 6.29 in.
•Spacing above the chamber of at least 100 mm / 3.9 in must also be accounted for.
Stacking
Two chambers size 23 can be stacked on top of each other. For this purpose place rubber pads under all
four feet of the upper chamber to prevent the device from slipping.
NOTICE
Risk of damage by sliding or tilting of the upper chamber.
Damage to the chambers.
When stacking, place rubber pads under all four feet of the upper chamber.

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The chambers size 400 are NOT intended for stacking.
NOTICE
Danger by stacking.
Damage to the chambers.
∅Do NOT place the chambers on top of each other.
Other requirements
To completely separate the chamber from the power supply, you must disconnect the power plug. Install
the chamber in a way that the power plug is easily accessible and can be easily pulled in case of danger.
For the user there is no risk of temporary overvoltages in the sense of EN 61010-1:2010.
4. Installation of the equipment
4.1 Electrical connection
The chambers are supplied ready for connection. They come with a fixed power connection cable of at
least 1800 mm / 70.87 in in length.
Model Power plug Nominal voltage
±
10% at the
indicated power frequency
Current type
BD 23
BD 400
ED 23
FD 23
Grounded plug 230 V at 50 Hz
230 V at 60 Hz 1N~
ED 400 CEE plug 5 poles 400 V at 50 Hz
400 V at 60 Hz 3N~
BD 23-UL
BD 400-UL
ED 23-UL
FD 23-UL
NEMA 5-15P 115 V at 60 Hz 1N~
ED 400-UL NEMA L21-20P 208 V at 60 Hz 3N~
•The domestic socket must also provide a protective conductor. Make sure that the connection of the
protective conductor of the domestic installations to the chamber’s protective conductor meets the latest
technology. The protective conductors of the socket and plug must be compatible!
DANGER
Electrical hazard due to missing protective conductor connection.
Deadly electric shock.
Make sure that the chamber’s power plug and the power socket match and
securely connect the electrical protective conductors of the chamber and the
house installation.
•Only use original connection cables from BINDER according to the above specification.
UL chambers: Use only a UL Listed Power supply cord (UL category ELBZ), SJT 3x14 AWG (2.08 mm²);
C13L. For outside USA use a certified power supply cord according to national requirements.

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•Prior to connection and start-up, check the power supply voltage. Compare the values to the specified
data located on the chamber’s type plate (chamber front behind the door bottom left-hand, or on the left-
hand side of the chamber, chap. 1.6).
NOTICE
Danger of incorrect power supply voltage due to improper connection.
Damage to the chamber.
Check the power supply voltage before connection and start-up.
Compare the power supply voltage with the data indicated on the type plate.
•When connecting, please observe the regulations specified by the local electricity supply company as
well as the local or national electrical regulations (VDE directives for Germany).
•Observe a sufficient current protection according to the number of devices that you want to operate. We
recommend the use of a residual current circuit breaker.
•Pollution degree (acc. to IEC 61010-1): 2
•Over-voltage category (acc. to IEC 61010-1): II
See also electrical data (chap. 12.4 to 12.6).
To completely separate the chamber from the power supply, you must disconnect the power
plug. Install the chamber in a way that the power plug is easily accessible and can be easily
pulled in case of danger.
4.2 Connection to a suction plant (optional)
When directly connecting a suction plant; the spatial temperature exactitude, the heating-up times, the
recovering times, and the maximum temperature will be negatively influenced. So no suction plant should
be directly connected to the exhaust duct.
Active suction from the chamber must only be effected together with extraneous air. Perforate
the connecting piece to the suction device or place an exhaust funnel at some distance to the
exhaust duct.
The exhaust duct on the chamber rear will become hot during operation.
CAUTION
Danger of burning by touching hot chamber parts during operation.
Burns.
∅Do NOT touch the exhaust duct during operation.