Contherm Cat 1050 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CAT 1050 –1400
STANDARD INCUBATORS
CONTHERM SCIENTIFIC LIMITED
P O BOX 30-605 LOWER HUTT 5040
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
EMAIL: [e-mail]

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WARRANTY STATEMENT
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CONTHERM Scientific Company will guarantee CONTHERM equipment for
a period of twelve months from the date of installation against faulty
workmanship and fabricated materials. This guarantee covers the
replacement of component parts found to be defective and authorised
labour charges during this period.
Should a malfunction occur or condition develop beyond reasonable
acceptance the company will accept responsibility for returning the unit to
its factory specification at no cost to the Purchaser providing that the
operating instructions have been observed and the defect is due solely to
faulty design, material and workmanship. That the defective part be
returned, freight paid to the nearest sales service office. Units outside the
warranty period will be accepted and repairs will be covered under an
extension of the above for 90 days.
In remote installations where it is not possible for the company's or
agents' engineers to attend, authority may be given to allow the Purchaser
to arrange such service.
The Purchaser is required to remit the purchase price of the unit to the
supplier within the terms of that supplier's condition of sale. CONTHERM
Scientific Company will accept no liability or shall its agents for
consequent damage of any kind due to a malfunction or component
failure.
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STATEMENT of CONFORMITY
This CONTHERM cabinet conforms to the following standards:
Electrical Safety: Complies with AS/NZS3350:1:1994
EMC: Complies with EN 61326-1:1997

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CONTENTS
SECTION 1 Definition of Terms
SECTION 2 Introduction and Specifications
SECTION 3 Operating Instructions
SECTION 4 Theory of Operation
SECTION 5 Customer Troubleshooting and Maintenance
SECTION 6 Parts Lists for Spares and Accessories
IMPORTANT All electrical servicing must be carried out by
suitably qualified personnel only.

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SECTION 1 DEFINITION OF TERMS
For the purpose of our standard specifications the following definitions shall
apply:
a) WORKING SPACE
That portion of the internal space which is above the lowest shelf and
not less than 3cm from any wall (including roof).
b) CABINET TEMPERATURE
That temperature at the centre of the working space.
c) SPATIAL VARIATION
The difference between the midrange of all measured temperatures
obtained at one site and that at another site for those sites which give the
greatest difference.
d) TEMPORAL VARIATION
The maximum value of the temperature range obtained for the standard
site with the greatest range throughout the test interval.
e) TEMPERATURE OVERSHOOT
Any excess of actual over desired cabinet temperature during a heating
up period.
f) TEMPERATURE REPRODUCIBILITY
Temperature regained without alteration to controls.
g) TEST INTERVAL
Interval of time to which the steady state characteristics apply (Max 1
hour).
NB: All the above apply with an empty chamber.
For definitions and test methods refer: AS2853 : 1986 (and Appendices)