Binder BF 53 User manual

Issue 05/2016 Art. No. 7001-0081
Operating Manual
BF – Incubators with forced convection
with microprocessor temperature controller
Model Model version Art. No.
BF 53 BF053-230V 9010-0235, 9110-0235
BF 53-UL BF053UL-120V 9010-0236, 9110-0236
BF 115 BF115-230V 9010-0237, 9110-0237
BF 115-UL BF115UL-120V 9010-0238, 9110-0238
BF 240 BF240-230V 9010-0239, 9110-0239
BF 240-UL BF240UL-120V 9010-0240, 9110-0240
BF 400 BF400-230V 9010-0241, 9110-0241
BF 400-UL BF400UL-120V 9010-0242, 9110-0242
BF 720 BF720-230V 9010-0243, 9110-0243
BF 720-UL BF720UL-120V 9010-0244, 9110-0244
BINDER GmbH
Address Post office box 102
D-78502 Tuttlingen
Tel. [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 Legal considerations ...........................................................................................................................4
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions ......................................................................................................4
1.2.1 Signal word panel...........................................................................................................................4
1.2.2 Safety alert symbol.........................................................................................................................5
1.2.3 Pictograms .....................................................................................................................................5
1.2.4 Word message panel structure......................................................................................................6
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber .......................................................................6
1.4 Type plate............................................................................................................................................7
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chambers................................................8
1.6 Intended use......................................................................................................................................10
2. CHAMBER DESCRIPTION .................................................................................. 11
2.1 Chamber overview ............................................................................................................................11
3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery.................................................12
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation.....................................................................................13
3.3 Storage..............................................................................................................................................13
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions.................................................................................14
4. INSTALLATION OF THE EQUIPMENT ............................................................... 15
4.1 Electrical connection .........................................................................................................................15
4.2 Connection to a suction plant (optional) ............................................................................................16
5. START UP ............................................................................................................ 16
5.1 Turning on the chamber ....................................................................................................................16
5.2 Heating operation display..................................................................................................................16
5.3 Air change .........................................................................................................................................17
6. CONTROLLER SETTING .................................................................................... 17
6.1 Display / entry of temperature and ventilation set-points (without ramp function).............................17
6.2 Display / entry of temperature and ventilation set-points (with selected temperature ramp) ............18
6.3 Time functions: Continuous operation and Timer operation .............................................................19
6.3.1 Switching between Continuous operation and Timer operation...................................................20
6.3.2 Continuous operation ...................................................................................................................20
6.3.3 Setting the timer values................................................................................................................21
6.4 User level settings .............................................................................................................................22
6.4.1 Temperature unit change between degrees Celsius °C and degrees Fahrenheit °F ..................23
6.4.2 Entering a temperature ramp .......................................................................................................23
6.4.3 Chamber addressing....................................................................................................................24
6.4.4 Selecting the timer function..........................................................................................................25
6.4.5 Setting the interface mode and, if appropriate, the printer interval ..............................................26
6.5 Temperature programming example.................................................................................................27
6.6 General notes....................................................................................................................................27
7. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICE CLASS 3.1 (DIN 12880).............................. 28
8. OPTIONS.............................................................................................................. 29
8.1 Disconnectable audible over-temperature alarm (option) .................................................................29
8.2 Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option).............................................29
8.3 Data logger kits (option) ....................................................................................................................30
8.4 Analog output for temperature (option) .............................................................................................30
8.5 Additional Pt100 temperature sensor (option)...................................................................................30
8.6 Water protected internal socket (option) ...........................................................................................31

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9. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE..................................................... 32
9.1 Maintenance intervals, service ..........................................................................................................32
9.2 Cleaning and decontamination..........................................................................................................32
9.2.1 Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................33
9.2.2 Decontamination ..........................................................................................................................34
9.3 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH .................................................................................35
10. DISPOSAL............................................................................................................ 36
10.1 Disposal of the transport packing......................................................................................................36
10.2 Decommissioning..............................................................................................................................36
10.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany..........................................................36
10.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EUexcept for the Federal Republic of
Germany............................................................................................................................................37
10.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU...............................................................38
11. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................... 39
12. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 40
12.1 Factory calibration and adjustment ...................................................................................................40
12.2 Definition of usable volume ...............................................................................................................40
12.3 Over current protection......................................................................................................................40
12.4 Technical data...................................................................................................................................41
12.5 Equipment and options (extract) .......................................................................................................42
12.6 Accessories and spare parts (extract)...............................................................................................43
13. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ............................... 45
13.1 EU Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................................45
13.2 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “VDE Prüf- und Zertifizierungsinstitut” (Testing and
Certification Institute of the Association for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies).....47
14. PRODUCT REGISTRATION ................................................................................ 52
15. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ................................................ 53
15.1 For chambers located outside the USA and Canada........................................................................53
15.2 For chambers located in the USA and Canada.................................................................................56

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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.
1. Safety
This operating manual is part of the components of delivery. Always keep it handy for reference. The
device 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. To avoid injuries and damage observe the safety instructions of the
operating manual.
WARNING
Failure to observe the safety instructions.
Serious injuries and chamber damage.
Observe the safety instructions in this operating manual
Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the chambers.
1.1 Legal considerations
This operating manual is for informational purposes only. It contains information for installing, start-up,
operation 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. 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.
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 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. The statements in this manual neither augment nor
restrict the contractual warranty provisions.
1.2 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.
1.2.1 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.

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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
CAUTION
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.
1.2.2 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.
1.2.3 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

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Prohibition signs
Do NOT touch Do NOT spray with
water
Information to be observed in order to ensure optimum function of the product.
1.2.4 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.
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber
The following labels are located on the chamber:
Pictograms (Warning signs)
Service label
Hot surface
•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
•With optional interior socket: below
the interior socket
Keep safety labels complete and legible.
Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER Service for these replacements.

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1.4 Type plate
The type plate is located on the chamber front behind the door, bottom left-hand.
Figure 1: Type plate (example: BF 115 regular chamber)
Figure 2: Type plate (example: BF 115 optional chamber)
Indications of the type plate (example)
Information
BINDER
Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH
BF 115
Model designation
Incubator
Device name
Serial No.
00-00000
Serial no. of the chamber
Built
2015
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
Class
3.1
Class of temperature safety device
Art. No.
9010-0237
Art. no. of the chamber
Project No.
---
Optional: Special application acc. to project no.
0,40 kW
Nominal power
1,8 A
Nominal current
230 V / 50 Hz
Nominal voltage ±10%
at the indicated power frequency
230 V / 60 Hz
1 N ~
Current type
With option internal socket:
Nominal power: 0,90 kW
With option internal socket: increased total nominal power
Nominal temp.
100 °C
0,40 kW / 1,8 A
With option internal socket:
212 °F
230 V / 50 Hz
Nominal power: 0,90 kW
IP protection
20
230 V / 60 Hz
Safety device
DIN 12880
1 N ~
Class
3.1
Art. No.
9010-0237
Project No.
Built
2016
Incubator
BINDER GmbH
Im Mittleren Ösch 5
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
www.binder-world.com
BF 115
E1
Serial No. 00-00000
Made in Germany
Nominal temp.
100 °C
0,40 kW / 1,8 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.
9010-0237
Project No.
Built
2016
Incubator
BINDER GmbH
Im Mittleren Ösch 5
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
www.binder-world.com
BF 115
E1
Serial No. 00-00000
Made in Germany

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Symbol on the type plate
Information
CE conformity marking
Electrical and electronic equipment manufactured / placed on the
market in the EC after 13 August 2005 and to be disposed of in a
separate collection according to directive 2002/96/EC on waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
GS mark of conformity of the “VDE Prüf- und Zertifizierungsinstitut”
(Testing and Certification Institute of the Association for Electrical,
Electronic and Information Technologies
or
The equipment is certified in the GOST R certification system of
GOSTSTANDARD Russia.
The equipment is certified according to Customs Union Technical
Regulation (CU TR) for Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan
(UL chambers
only)
The equipment is certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.®
according to standards UL 61010A-1, UL 61010A-2-10, CSA C22.2
No. 1010.1-92, and CSA C22.2 No. 1010.2.010-94.
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chambers
With regard to operating the chambers and to the installation location, please observe the DGUV
guidelines 213-850 on safe working in laboratories (formerly BGI/GUV-I 850-0, BGR/GUV-R 120 or ZH
1/119, issued by the employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany).
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.
CAUTION
Danger of overheating.
Damage to the chamber.
∅Do not install the chamber in unventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
Do not operate the chambers in hazardous locations.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.
KEEP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the chamber.

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The chambers do not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅Do NOT introduce any substance into the chamber which is combustible or explosive at
working temperature.
∅NO explosive 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.
Danger of death.
∅The chamber must NOT become wet during operation or maintenance.
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.
CAUTION
The glass doors, the glass door handles, the inner chamber, the exhaust duct, and
the door gaskets will become hot during operation.
Danger of burning.
∅Do NOT touch the glass doors, the inner surfaces, the exhaust duct, the door gaskets or
the charging material during operation.

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1.6 Intended 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. Because of their
precise temperature accuracy the chambers are especially useful for incubation of cultures at a standard
temperature of 37 °C / 98.6 °F and for warm storage of liquids in containers.
A solvent content 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
Other applications are not approved.
The chambers are not classified as medical devices as defined by the Medical Device Directive
93/42/EEC.
Do NOT use the chambers for drying processes when large quantities of vapor would form and result in
condensation.
Due to the special demands of the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC, these ovens are not
qualified for sterilization of medical devices as defined by the directive.
Observing the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance work
(chap. 9) is part of the intended use.
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.
The charging 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 chambers do not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
Explosion or implosion hazard.
Danger of poisoning.
Danger of death.
∅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.
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.