Cardinal Health Premier Plus User manual

Cardinal Health™ Premier Plus
Laboratory Refrigerators
Installation and Operation
CAX1205GA, CAX1205GD
CAX1205SA, CAX1205SD
CAX1205PA, CAX1205PD
CAX2305GA, CAX2305GD
CAX2305CA, CAX2305CD
CAX2305SA, CAX2305SD
CAX2305PA, CAX2305PD
CAX3005GA, CAX3005GD
CAX3005CA, CAX3005CD
CAX3005SA, CAX3005SD
CAX3005PA, CAX3005PD
CAX4505GA, CAX4505GD
CAX4505CA, CAX4505CD
CAX5005GA, CAX5005GD
CAX5005CA, CAX5005CD
CAX5005SA, CAX5005SD
CAX5005PA, CAX5005PD

Preface
IMPORTANT Read this instruction manual. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual can result in
damage to the unit, injury to operating personnel, and poor equipment performance.
CAUTION All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualied service personnel.
Material in this manual is for informational purposes only. The contents and the product it describes are
subject to change without notice. Cardinal Health makes no representations or warranties with respect
to this manual. In no event shall Cardinal Health be held liable for any damages, direct or incidental,
arising from or related to the use of this manual.
For your future reference, please have the following information readily available. It can be found on the dataplate
attached to your unit.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
The following information, if available, is helpful for contacting the factory.
Date Purchased:
Purchase Order Number:
Source of Purchase:
(manufacturer or specic agent/rep organization)

Table of Contents
1. Models.................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Safety Precautions........................................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4
4. Packing List ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
5. General Recommendations ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Temperature Monitoring ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Intended Use....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
6. Operating Standards...................................................................................................................................................... .7
Unit Specications ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
7. Installation........................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Location ............................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Wiring .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Convenience Outlet (Chromatography Refrigerators)......................................................................................... 9
Shelves ................................................................................................................................................................................11
Drawers ...............................................................................................................................................................................11
Baskets ................................................................................................................................................................................14
Temperature Sensor Bottles .......................................................................................................................................14
Door Operation ................................................................................................................................................................14
Remote Alarm (Optional) .............................................................................................................................................15
Final Checks ......................................................................................................................................................................16
8. Startup ................................................................................................................................................................................17
Initial Startup ...................................................................................................................................................................17
Product Loading and Unloading Guidelines ........................................................................................................18
9. Operation............................................................................................................................................................................19
Control Panel.....................................................................................................................................................................19
Display Functions ............................................................................................................................................................20
Programming Functions ...............................................................................................................................................21
Service Parameters..........................................................................................................................................................21
Temperature Settings ...................................................................................................................................................23
Alarms .................................................................................................................................................................................24

10. Chart Recorder (Optional) .......................................................................................................................................25
Set Up and Operation ....................................................................................................................................................25
Changing Chart Paper ...................................................................................................................................................26
Power Supply ....................................................................................................................................................................26
Calibration and Adjustments ......................................................................................................................................26
11. Temperature Transmitter (Optional)...................................................................................................................27
Powered Temperature Transmitter............................................................................................................................27
Unpowered Temperature Transmitter......................................................................................................................27
12. Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................................28
Cleaning the Cabinet Interior......................................................................................................................................28
Cleaning the Condenser Filter....................................................................................................................................28
Cleaning the Condenser ...............................................................................................................................................28
Automatic Defrost...........................................................................................................................................................28
Gasket Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................................29
Alarm Battery Maintenance.........................................................................................................................................29
Preparation for Storage ................................................................................................................................................29
Cleaning the Unit (Chromatography Refrigerators) .......... ................................................................................29
Replacing Sensor (Chromatography Refrigerators) ...........................................................................................29
Sensor Maintenance (Chromatography Refrigerators)......................................................................................29
13. Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................................................30
14. End of Life Care..............................................................................................................................................................32
15. Warranty ...........................................................................................................................................................................33

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1. Models
The following table shows the units covered in this operation and installation manual by model number.
Refer to Section 6.1 for details on the voltage specications for the various models.
Table 1. Applicable Model
Unit Model (*)
Cardinal Health - CH1205G* A/D
Cardinal Health - CH1205S* A/D
Cardinal Health - CH1205P* A/D
Cardinal Health - CH2305G* A/D
Cardinal Health - CH2305C* A/D
Cardinal Health - CH2305S* A/D
Cardinal Health - CH2305P* A/D
Cardinal Health - CH3005G* A/D
Cardinal Health - CH3005C* A/D
Cardinal Health - CH3005S* A/D
Cardinal Health - CH3005P* A/D
Cardinal Health - CH4505G* A/D
Cardinal Health - CH4505C* A/D
Cardinal Health - CH5005G* A/D
Cardinal Health - CH5005C* A/D
Cardinal Health - CH5005S* A/D
Cardinal Health - CH5005P* A/D

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2. Safety Precautions
In this manual, the following symbols and conventions are used:
This symbol when used alone indicates important operating instructions which
reduce the risk of injury or poor performance of the unit.
WARNING: This symbol indicates potentially hazardous situations which,
if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: This symbol indicates situations where dangerous voltages
exist and potential for electrical shock is present.
WARNING: This symbol indicates potentially hazardous situations, which
if not avoided could result in re.
CAUTION: This symbol, in the context of a CAUTION, indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor to
moderate injury or damage to the equipment.
CAUTION: This indicates a situation which may result in property damage.
This symbol indicates surfaces which may become hot during use and may cause
a burn if touched with unprotected body parts.
Before installing, using or maintaining this product, please be sure to read the
manual and product warning labels carefully. Failure to follow these instructions
may cause the product to malfunction, which could result in injury or damage.
This symbol indicates possible pinch points which may cause personal injury.
This symbol indicates a need to use gloves during the indicated procedures.
If performing decontamination procedures, use chemically resistant gloves.
The following are important safety precautions that apply to this product:
Use this product only in the way described in the product literature and in this manual.
Before using it, verify that this product is suitable for its intended use. If the equipment is used
in a manner not specied by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Do not modify system components, especially the controller. Use OEM exact replacement equipment
or parts. Before use, conrm that the product has not been altered in any way.

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WARNING: Your unit must be properly grounded in conformity with national and
local electrical codes. Do not connect the unit to overloaded power sources.
WARNING: Disconnect the unit from all power sources before cleaning, troubleshooting,
or performing other maintenance on the product or its controls.
WARNING: This unit is not for storage of ammable materials.
WARNING: This unit is charged with hydrocarbon refrigerants.
Only qualied service personnel should service this unit.
WARNING: Unauthorized repair of your refrigerator will invalidate your
warranty. Contact Technical Service at 1-800-438-4851 for additional information.
WARNING: No equipment that uses an open ame should be placed inside the refrigerator. This will harm the unit,
hamper functionality and compromise your safety.
CAUTION: Do not use any battery powered or externally-powered equipment in the refrigerator.
The following are additional safety precautions that apply to chromatography refrigerator models:
CAUTION: Equipment should only be powered using the internal outlet. In case of a leak the safety circuit will
remove power to the outlet in the unit, but shall have no control over equipment power via battery or externally.
Do not use instrumentation or equipment that incorporates potential ignition sources, e.g. open contact switching,
brushed DC and AC motors etc.
CAUTION: The chromatography safety circuit has slots/holes at the bottom of the plug panel for enabling air to the
safety sensor. Do not block the Safety Circuit ventilation holes as this will diminish and defeat the Safety Circuit.
CAUTION: Do not store or use uncapped reagents, vessels and bottles inside the chromatography equipment. This
may diminish functionality of the safety circuit.
EMC
EMC Registration is done on this equipment for business use only. It may cause interference when the product would
be used in home.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device. Class A covers
devices for usage in all establishments other than domestic and that are not directly connected to a low voltage
power supply network, which supplies domestic environment. This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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3. Unpacking
At the time of delivery, be sure to inspect the unit packaging for damage before signing for the shipment.
If packaging damage is present, request immediate product inspection and le a claim with the carrier.
Note Packaging damage does not denote that unit damage exists.
If concealed damage is found (damage that is not apparent until the item has been unpacked), stop further
unpacking and save all packing for carrier's inspection. Make a written request for inspection to delivering carrier.
This must be done within 15 days after delivery. Then le a claim with the carrier.
Do not return goods to the manufacturer without written authorization.

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4. Packing List
Inside the refrigerator cabinet is a bag containing:
• Installation and Operation Manual
• Certicate of Conformance
• Safety Data Sheet for Glycerin
• Quick start guide
• Two control panel keys
• Two cabinet door keys
If you have ordered a unit with shelves, the bag will also contain:
• Small bag with shelving clips
If the unit was ordered with a chart recorder, the bag will also contain:
• Chart recorder pamphlet
• Extra chart recorder paper
If specied on the order, the bag may also include:
• QC temperature graph and test log
• Calibration information
Other items with your unit include:
• Power cord
• Baskets, Shelves or Drawers
• Thermal Bottle

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5. General Recommendations
This section includes some general recommendations for your unit.
5.1 Temperature Monitoring
IMPORTANT NOTE We recommend the use of a redundant and independent temperature monitoring system so that
the refrigerator can be monitored continuously for performance commensurate with the value of product stored.
5.2 Intended Use
The 5°C refrigerators described in this manual are high performance units for professional use. These products are intended
for use as cold storage in research use and as a general purpose laboratory refrigerator, storing samples or inventory at
operating temperatures between 3°C and 7°C.
Expected users of this equipment include but are not limited to personnel from the following areas: Professional and clinical
laboratories, Pharma and Biotech facilities, Academic, Industrial, and Government facilities or those trained in laboratory
protocols put in place at your facility. The units are not for use by the general public.
It is not considered a medical device and has therefore not been registered with a medical device regulatory body
(e.g. FDA): that is, it has not been evaluated for the storage of samples for diagnostic use or for samples to be
re-introduced into the body.
This unit is not intended for use in classied hazardous locations, nor to be used for the storage of ammable or
corrosive inventory.
CAUTION: Storage of sealed or unsealed corrosive substances may cause the interior of the unit to corrode. If stored for
long periods of time, they could become unsealed due to moisture content of the refrigerator environment.

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6. Operating Standards
The refrigerators described in this manual are classied for use as stationary equipment in a Pollution Degree 2
and Overvoltage Category II environment.
These units are designed to operate under the following environmental conditions:
• Indoor use
• Altitude up to 2000 m (6512 ft.)
• Maximum relative humidity 60% for temperatures from 15 to 32°C (59 to 90°F).
• Main supply voltage uctuations not to exceed 10% of the nominal voltage.
• The refrigerator must not be connected to a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protected outlet as it may
be subject to nuisance tripping.
Operation outside of these conditions will aect the performance of the unit and the samples stored inside.
6.1 Unit Specications
The last character in the model number listed on the refrigerator identies the electrical specications for your unit.
The dataplate is located on the upper left side of the unit.
Table 2. Unit Specications
Model Rated
Voltage
Rated
Current #
Frequency /
Phase
Power
Module
Plug
Glass Door
Unit Weight
kg (lbs) †
Solid
Door Unit
Weight kg
(lbs) †
Exterior
Dimensions
(D x W x H)
12A 115 V 6.25 A 60 Hz/1
IEC 19
129 (285) 130 (286) 79.0 x 61.9 x 185.4 cm
(31.1 x 24.0 x 73.0 in)
12D 208-230 V 3.05 A 60 Hz/1
23A 115 V 4.5 A 60 Hz/1 175 (385) 164 (361) 96.2 x 71.1 x 199.4 cm
(37.9 x 28.0 x 78.5 in)
23D 208-230 V 2.3 A 50 Hz/60 Hz/1 165 (364) 154 (340)
30A 115 V 9.25 A 60 Hz/1
177 (390) 177 (391) 96.2 x 86.4 x 199.4 cm
(37.9 x 34.0 x 78.5 in)
30D 208-230 V 3.75 A 60 Hz/1
45A 115 V 8.6 A 60 Hz/1
238 (525) N/A 93.1 x 143.5 x 199.4 cm
(36.6 x 56.5 x 78.5 in)
45D 208-230 V 4.3 A 60 Hz/1
50A 115 V 10.2 A 60 Hz/1
264 (583) 243 (535) 96.2 x 143.5 x 199.4 cm
(37.9 x 56.5 x 78.5 in)
50D 208-230 V 4.8 A 60 Hz/1
† Weights provided are approximate weights for Laboratory Refrigerators with shelves. For CH1205P* Pharmacy
Refrigerators, add 22 Kg (49 lbs). For CH2305P*, CH3005P*, and CH5005P* Pharmacy Refrigerators, add 37 Kg (82 lbs) for
each set of 6 drawers. Add approximately 6 kg (13 lbs) for CHxx05C* Chromatography Refrigerators.
# CHxx05C* refrigerators have an additional 4.0 A rated current for the internal receptacle.

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7. Installation
WARNING: Do not exceed the electrical rating printed on the dataplate located on the upper left side of the unit.
CAUTION: Do not move the unit using the drain pan on the back. This could cause damage to the equipment.
7.1 Location
Install the unit on a level area free from vibration with a minimum of 6 inches of space on the sides and rear and
12 inches at the top. Do not position the equipment in direct sunlight or near heating diusers, radiators,
or other sources of heat.
WARNING: Do not move the unit while loaded. Unit shall always be moved when empty and by pushing slowly at
handle level or lower on the unit. Be especially careful on any uneven surfaces.
7.1.1 Installation Instructions
The unit must be level both front to back and side to side when installed. If the unit is out of level, you may need to shim
the corners or casters with thin sheets of metal. Be sure to set the brakes for units equipped with casters.
CAUTION: An unlevel unit may result in instability and performance issues for the doors and drawers.
7.2 Wiring
Wiring diagrams are attached on the back of the cabinet.
CAUTION: Connect the equipment to the correct power source. Incorrect voltage can result in severe damage
to the equipment.
CAUTION: For personal safety and trouble-free operation, this unit must be properly grounded while in use.
Failure to ground the equipment may cause personal injury or damage to the equipment. Always conform
to the National Electrical Code and local codes. Do not connect the unit to overloaded power lines.
CAUTION: Do not position the unit in a way that impedes access to the disconnecting device or
circuit breaker in the back of the unit.
CAUTION: Always connect the unit to a dedicated (separate) circuit. Each unit is equipped with a service cord and plug
designed to connect it to a power outlet which delivers the correct voltage. Supply voltage must be within ±10% of the
unit rated voltage. If cord becomes damaged, replace with a properly rated power supply cord
Table 3. Power Cord Specications
CAUTION: Never cut the grounding prong from the service cord plug. If the prong is removed,
the warranty is invalidated.
CAUTION: In an emergency, the power cord is a disconnect device.
Model Power Cord Specications
A 3-G 12 AWG, NEMA 5-15P, 15A/125V
D 3-G 14 AWG, NEMA 6-15P, 15A/250V

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7.3 Convenience Outlet (Chromatography Refrigerators)
Chromatography Refrigerators are equipped with a convenience outlet located on the back wall. Power to the
outlet is protected by a circuit breaker. If there is a fault, the circuit can be reset by toggling the Chromatography Power
Inlet Switch (Item D in Figure 2). The total load of the equipment using the convenience outlet shall not exceed 4 Amps.
WARNING: The convenience outlet may be LIVE when the unit is connected to an electrical power source, regardless of
the position of the key switch.
The chromatography refrigerator outlet is also equipped with a safety circuit. In the event the safety circuit is tripped (the
safety sensor senses a ammable gas), the power to the internal outlet will be discontinued and the user will need to
manually reset the safety circuit assembly using the reset switch at the back of the unit before power is restored. To do
this, toggle the switch labeled“Switch Chromatography Manual Reset” (Item E in Figure 2) o and then on. There will be
a power delay to the outlet for approximately 4 minutes where the red LED will be illuminated. When power is available at
the outlet, the red LED will turn o and the green LED will illuminate.
If the circuit trips from RED back to GREEN repeatedly or never turns GREEN, please contact Customer Service.
Flammable materials should not be stored in the refrigerator.
7. 3.1 Lights
The safety circuit has two LEDs:
• RED (on the top) - When the red LED is ON, it indicates there is no power to the AC outlet inside the unit.
• GREEN (on the bottom) - When the green LED is ON, it indicates there is power to the AC outlet inside the unit.
7. 3. 2 NEMA 5-15 GFCI Receptacle (Optional)
The NEMA 5-15 GFCI Receptacle has a standard self-test feature with color indicators for status:
• Solid Red - Indicates the breaker has opened the circuit. If this occurs, unplug the equipment, check the circuit, and
reset the circuit breaker.
• Flashing Red - Indicates “End of Life” and that the receptacle needs to be replaced.
• Solid Green - Indicates the outlet is functional.
Red (Solid/Flashing)
Green
Figure 1. NEMA 5-15 Receptacle Lights

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7.3.3 Power Inlets
The chromatography refrigerator has two power inlets at the back of the unit:
1. Main Power Inlet (A)- This is used to connect the AC mains power cord to the chromatography refrigerator.
2. Chromatography Power Inlet (C) - This is used to connect the AC mains power cord to the chromatography outlet
assembly inside of the cabinet.
7. 3. 4 Switches
The chromatography refrigerator has three switches at the back of the unit:
1. Mains Power Inlet Switch (B) - This is used to turn ON or OFF the AC supply to the refrigerator.
2. Chromatography Power Inlet Switch (D) - This is used to turn ON or OFF the AC inlet supply to the receptacle
inside the refrigerator.
3. Chromatography Manual Reset Switch (E) - This is used to manually reset the safety circuit in the AC receptacle
assembly after the LED turns RED from GREEN due to a safety trip event which disengages power to outlet inside the
refrigerator.
Figure 2. Chromatography Refrigerator Power Inlet and Switches
Refer to the label adjacent to the switches at the back of the refrigerator for identication.

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7.4 Shelves
Single door laboratory refrigerators come standard with 4 full shelves and double door laboratory refrigerators come
standard with 8 full shelves.
Single door chromatography refrigerators come standard with 2 half shelves. Double door chromatography refrigerators
come standard with 4 full shelves and 2 half shelves.
Maximum shelf capacity is 45 kg (100 lbs) for full shelves and 22.5 kg (50 lbs) for half shelves.
For safety in shipping, the shelves are packaged and secured inside the cabinet. Insert the shelf support hangers
(included with the manual inside the unit) into the built-in shelf supports (located on the inside walls of the cabinet
interior) at the desired locations. Position the shelves on the at supports (refer to Figure 3).
7.5 Drawers
CH1205 refrigerators have the option to be ordered with 5 drawers, CH2305 and CH3005 refrigerators with 6 drawers and
CH5005 refrigerators with 12 drawers.
Drawers are shipped in a factory installed position that promotes uniform spacing between the drawers. The drawer
slides are adjustable to higher and lower positions in the cabinet. You can position these slides in the vertical slots which
are spaced at one-inch intervals. The drawers must be removed in order to adjust the position of the drawer slides.
The maximum drawer capacity is 27 kg (60 lbs).
7.5.1 Removing the Drawers
To remove the drawers, complete the following steps (refer to Figure 4):
1. Pull the drawer towards you until the slides are fully extended.
2. Lift the back of the drawer to disengage the mounting tabs from the slots on the slides.
Note The drawers t snugly between the slides. Push the back to the drawer from underneath to remove the drawer.
3. Raise the back of the drawer almost to a vertical position and disengage the front mounting clips from the sides.
Figure 3. Shelf Support Hanger
Label Description
1 Tabs
2 Drawer slide
3 Slot
Figure 4. Drawer Removal

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7.5.2 Reinstalling the Drawers
To reinstall the drawers, complete the following steps (refer to Figure 4):
1. Pull both the slides of the drawer towards you until the slides are fully extended.
2. Position the drawer between the slides and with the back facing end raised at 45 degree angle,
insert the mounting clips at the front into the slots on front of the slides.
3. Push the back of the drawer down between the slides and insert the basket tabs into the slots at the back.
Note The drawers t snugly between the slides. Push on the back of the drawer from the inside to insert the
drawer tabs completely into the slots. Make sure both the drawer tabs are aligned with the slots on the
slides before pushing the drawer down between the slides.
CAUTION: Be careful when reinstalling the drawers to avoid possible pinching.
7.5.3 Changing Drawer Position
Drawer slides have a small wire safety clip at the front pilaster which prevent the slides from falling when the drawer is
removed. To change the position of the drawer slides, complete the following steps:
1. Locate the safety clip.
2. Slip a small screwdriver under the bottom of the wire clip and pry the clip towards the inside of the refrigerator.
Figure 5. Clip Removal
3. Lift up the slide at the front. The slide is free to move from the front pilaster.
Figure 6. Front of slide Removal
4. The drawer slide must be removed from the rear pilaster at approximately a 45 degree angle
towards the center of the cabinet.

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Figure 7. Slide Rotation
5. Pull the slide towards the front of the cabinet.
6. Determine desired location for the slide and insert the slide into the rear pilaster at a 45 degree angle
towards the center of the cabinet.
7. Once the slide is seated in the rear pilaster, rotate the slide until it is parallel with the unit wall and
insert slide into front pilaster.
Figure 8. Slide Installation
CAUTION: Ensure the slide is level. If the slide is not seated in a level orientation, the drawers/baskets will not function
as intended. This could cause injury or product damage.
8. Replace the safety clip by hooking the clip under the front pilaster slide bracket. Then rotate the wire safety clip to
position the other bend of the wire safety clip to position the other bend of the clip over the top of the same bracket.
Figure 9. Clip Replacement
Drawer slides do not require lubrication. Additional lubricant could impede movement of the drawers
when lubricant is cold.

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7.6 Baskets
CH1205P pharmacy refrigerators come standard with 5 wire baskets, CH2305P and CH3005P pharmacy refrigerators with 6 wire
baskets, and CH5005P pharmacy refrigerators with 12 wire baskets.
Baskets are shipped in a factory installed position that promotes uniform spacing between the baskets. The basket slides are
adjustable to higher and lower positions in the cabinet. You can position these slides in the vertical slots which are spaced at
one-inch intervals. The baskets must be removed in order to adjust the position of the slides. The procedure for removing,
reinstalling, and changing position of the baskets can be found in Section 7.5.1, Section 7.5.2, and Section 7.5.3.
The maximum basket capacity is 27 kg (60 lbs).
7.7 Temperature Sensor Bottles
The temperature displayed on the control panel is measured by a probe inserted in the sensor bottle inside the cabinet.
The sensor probe must be inserted in the glycol bottle prior to operation. The sensor bottle is positioned on the left
wall towards the top of the unit.
To install the sensor(s) into the bottles, complete the following steps:
1. Remove the bottle from the bracket and verify that each bottle is full of liquid.
2. Remove the solid cap from the bottle and save for the next time the unit needs to be moved.
3. Remove the taped lid and temperature sensor(s) from the wall.
4. Insert the temperature probe(s) into the bottle.
5. Secure the cap to the bottle and return the bottle to the bracket.
7.8 Door Operation
Laboratory refrigerators have either swinging or sliding doors.
CAUTION: Door seal integrity is critical for refrigerator’s performance. Never route anything through the door seal.
A loose tting gasket allows moist air to be drawn into the cabinet, resulting in quicker frost buildup on the evaporator
coil, longer running time, poor temperature maintenance, and increased operation cost.
There are port holes in the walls of the cabinet to help facilitate routing of independent temperature sensors. Be sure to seal the
holes after routing the wires to prevent undesired air exchange.
7.8.1 Swinging Doors
The doors on all swinging door units are designed to stay open if opened 90 degrees or more. The door spring tension cannot be
adjusted. If the self-closing door does not work properly, make sure the unit is level.
CAUTION: Keep hands and body parts clear of closing doors. The moving parts create a potential pinch point.
7.8.2 Sliding Doors
The doors on the 45 cu.ft. models are self-closing sliding glass doors. If the self-closing mechanism is not working properly, check
to make sure that the unit is level.
CAUTION: Keep hands and body parts clear of closing doors. The moving parts create a potential pinch point.

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The sliding glass doors can be locked once they are in the closed position using the key provided. To lock these doors:
1. Locate the lock in the middle of the cabinet at the bottom of the doors.
2. Rotate the lock lever clockwise from the upwards to downwards position.
3. Insert and turn the key an additional 180 degrees clockwise.
4. Remove the key and the door is locked.
To unlock the doors, reverse the steps above.
There is a hook in the middle of the cabinet at the top of the doors that can be used to keep the doors open when required.
7.9 Remote Alarm (Optional)
All units have factory-installed local alarm contacts that can be used for remote alarm systems.
The maximum distance between a refrigerator and a remote alarm depends on the wire gauge used. Refer to Table 4 below:
Table 4. Wire Gauges and Distance to Remote Alarm
Wire
Gauge
Total Wire Length
(feet)
Distance to Alarm
1/2 Wire Length (feet)
20 530 265
18 840 420
16 1330 665
14 2120 1060
12 3370 1685
Remote alarm terminals are located at the rear of the machine compartment.
The three terminals are: COMMON, OPEN ON FAIL (Normally Closed), and CLOSE ON FAIL (Normally Open).
Figure 10. Remote Alarm Diagram

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To install the remote alarm, make the following connections:
1. Connect the COMMON terminal on the cabinet switch to the COMMON wire on the alarm.
2a. To get an alarm when the switch contacts open, connect the OPEN ON FAIL terminal on the cabinet to the
OPEN ON FAIL wire on the alarm.
2b. To get an alarm when the switch contacts close, connect the CLOSE ON FAIL terminal on the cabinet to the
CLOSE ON FAIL wire on the alarm. The COMMON and CLOSE ON FAIL wires must be tied together in this application.
3. Plug the alarm system service cord into an electrical outlet.
The contacts will trip in the event of a power outage, high temperature alarm or low temperature alarm.
7.10 Final Checks
Before start up, be sure to complete the following steps:
1. Make sure that the unit is free of all wood or cardboard shipping materials, both inside and outside.
2. Check the positions of the shelves, drawers and baskets. If you want to adjust the positions,
see instructions in Section 7.4, Section 7.5 and Section 7.6.
3. Verify that the unit is connected to a dedicated circuit.