Conviron ADAPTIS A1000 Instruction manual

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A
1000
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
256574‐ENGR01

A1000
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Conviron Document Number 256574-ENG, Revision 01
Published by:
CONVIRON 590 Berry Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada, R3H 0R9
www.conviron.com
February 2016
EU declaration of conformity available upon request
Printed in Canada
2016 Controlled Environments Limited
Conviron is a registered trademark of Controlled Environments Limited. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners. Information is subject to change without written notice.

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PREFACE
The A1000 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE MANUAL describes the features
and use of Conviron’s A1000 plant growth chamber.
This manual has been designed to provide sufficient detail for the installation and use with step-
by-step instructions. Clients will find sufficient detail for a typical installation including figures,
diagrams, and graphics to operate the chamber without issue. However, given that each
installation may have unique requirements, additional information or assistance from Conviron
may be required.
This equipment is only to be used by authorized personnel - that is, personnel who have been
trained in the proper use of the equipment and who have read this manual.
Functional Description
The A1000 reach-in growth chamber is designed to provide a controlled environment for plant
production and scientific experiments including, but not limited to, plant science, biotechnology,
and entomology.

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WEEE and RoHS Compliance Statements
CONVIRON is committed to meeting all requirements of the WEEE directive (2012/19/EU).
Products labeled with the WEEE symbol (a crossed out “waste
bin”) indicate that the final user should not discard this product
along with other household waste, but that it must be collected
and treated separately.
Please contact Conviron, or your Conviron distributor, for proper handling and disposal
instructions.
CONVIRON is committed to meeting all requirements of the RoHS directive (2011/65/EU). The
RoHS directive requires that manufacturers eliminate or minimize the use of lead, mercury,
hexavalent chromium, cadmium, polybromated biphenyls and polybromated biphenyl ethers in
electrical and electronic equipment sold in the EU after July 1, 2006.
Document Conventions
Wherever possible, textual descriptions are accompanied by photographs or line drawings of the
A1000 to assist the reader in understanding the material.
Frequent reference is made to left and right sides throughout this manual. Left is considered to be
the left hand side while facing the equipment.
Call outs and red circles are used on many of the line drawings to highlight important assembly or
disassembly details, or to show important small parts in an otherwise large assembly.
Italicized text is used to introduce instructions.
Conviron maintains a policy of continual improvement and reserves the right to change the
product without prior notice. Due to the variations in chamber design for individual markets, the
images used in this manual may differ from the actual configuration. Although the images may
differ, the instructions for assembly and operation are accurate.
The “PLEASE NOTE” symbol is used to draw attention to additional information
which may assist in the operation of the equipment.

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SERVICE & TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Before contacting Conviron, please check the following:
Read this document, A1000 INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE
MANUAL and the accompanying controller manual in their entirety.
If you are having a problem using your chamber(s), pay particular attention to the
relevant section and the pertinent information in this manual, and use the
information to diagnose and correct the problem.
If the problem persists and/or you require additional assistance please collect the
following information prior to contacting Conviron:
The serial number of the chamber, located on the rating plate
The software version of the controller. Instructions for obtaining the software
version of your controller are provided in the controller operator manual.
A description of the problem
A description of what you were doing before the problem occurred.
Head Office
Technical Services
Conviron
590 Berry St.
Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Canada R3H 0R9
Please visit www.conviron.com for global service contact information.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................................................................1-1
1.1Hazard Identification Symbols....................................................................................................1-1
1.2Precautions.................................................................................................................................1-2
1.2.1General ............................................................................................................................1-2
1.2.2Installation ........................................................................................................................1-2
1.2.3Operation .........................................................................................................................1-2
1.3Maintenance ...............................................................................................................................1-3
2KIT INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................2-1
2.1Preparation .................................................................................................................................2-1
2.1.1Unpacking ........................................................................................................................2-2
2.2Tissue Culture – TC Kit ..............................................................................................................2-3
2.2.1TC Kit Parts List ...............................................................................................................2-3
2.2.2TC Kit Installation .............................................................................................................2-4
2.2.2.1Installing the Back Wall Plenum Bottom Support ....................................................... 2-4
2.2.2.2Installing the Back Wall Plenum ................................................................................. 2-5
2.2.2.3Installing the Air Shelves ............................................................................................2-6
2.2.2.4Installing the Lamp Support Canopies........................................................................ 2-7
2.2.2.5Installing the Wire Shelf Supports...............................................................................2-8
2.3Plant Growth – PG Kit ................................................................................................................2-9
2.3.1PG Kit Parts List...............................................................................................................2-9
2.3.2PG Kit Installation........................................................................................................... 2-10
2.3.2.1Installing the Canopy Filter and Fans ....................................................................... 2-11
2.3.2.2Connecting the Canopy Fans to the Control System ...............................................2-13
2.3.2.3Installing the Back Wall Plenum Support..................................................................2-14
2.3.2.4Installing the Back Wall Plenum ...............................................................................2-15
2.3.2.5Installing the Lamp Canopy Supports and Lamp Canopy ........................................2-16
2.3.2.6Installing the Unifloor ................................................................................................2-18
2.3.2.7Installing the Wire Shelf ............................................................................................2-19
2.4Incubation – IN Kit ....................................................................................................................2-20
2.4.1IN Kit Parts List ..............................................................................................................2-20

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2.4.2IN Kit Installation ............................................................................................................2-21
2.4.2.1Installing the Back Wall Plenum Support..................................................................2-21
2.4.2.2Installing the Back Wall Plenum ...............................................................................2-22
2.4.2.3Installing the Wire Shelves ....................................................................................... 2-23
2.4.2.4Installing the Lamp Fixtures...................................................................................... 2-24
2.5Arabidopsis – AR Kit................................................................................................................. 2-26
2.5.1AR Kit Parts List ............................................................................................................. 2-26
2.5.2AR Kit Installation...........................................................................................................2-27
2.5.2.1Installing the Back Wall Plenum Support..................................................................2-28
2.5.2.2Installing the Lamp Canopies ................................................................................... 2-29
2.5.2.3Installing the Wire Shelves ....................................................................................... 2-31
3CHAMBER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS................................................................................. 3-1
3.1Chamber Placement...................................................................................................................3-1
3.1.1Chamber Clearance ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2Power Supply ...................................................................................................................3-1
3.1.3Water Supply.................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.4Condensate Drain ............................................................................................................3-2
4CHAMBER INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................4-1
4.1Connecting the Chamber ...........................................................................................................4-1
4.2Leveling the Chamber ................................................................................................................4-2
4.3Installing the Drip Pan ................................................................................................................4-2
5CHAMBER START-UP AND OPERATION........................................................................................ 5-1
5.1Start-up.......................................................................................................................................5-1
5.2Operation....................................................................................................................................5-2
5.2.1Drip Pan ...........................................................................................................................5-2
5.2.2Fresh & Exhaust Air Connections .................................................................................... 5-2
5.2.3Additive Humidity .............................................................................................................5-2
5.2.4Fan Speed Control...........................................................................................................5-3
6TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................6-1
7MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................7-1
7.1Cleaning .....................................................................................................................................7-1
7.2Water Reservoir..........................................................................................................................7-1

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7.3Replacing Lamps........................................................................................................................7-2
7.4Ultrasonic Humidity System .......................................................................................................7-2
8TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................... 8-1
8.1Terms & Definitions ....................................................................................................................8-3
8.2Consumables..............................................................................................................................8-4
8.3Disposal......................................................................................................................................8-4

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 2-1Empty A1000 Chamber.................................................................................................... 2-1
Figure 2-2TC Back Wall Plenum Bottom Support Installed .............................................................2-4
Figure 2-3TC Back Wall Plenum Installed........................................................................................ 2-5
Figure 2-4TC Air Shelf Support Clip Installed ..................................................................................2-6
Figure 2-5TC Bottom Air Shelf Installed........................................................................................... 2-6
Figure 2-6TC Lamp Canopy Supports Detail ...................................................................................2-7
Figure 2-7TC Wire Shelf Supports Detail .........................................................................................2-8
Figure 2-8TC Kit Installed.................................................................................................................2-8
Figure 2-9PG Fan and Air Inlet Cavities......................................................................................... 2-11
Figure 2-10PC Canopy Air Inlet Filter Installed ................................................................................ 2-11
Figure 2-11PG Canopy Fan Pre-installation ....................................................................................2-12
Figure 2-12PG Canopy Fans Installed .............................................................................................2-12
Figure 2-13PG AC/DC Converter Electrical Connections ................................................................2-13
Figure 2-14PG AC/DC Converter Installed ...................................................................................... 2-13
Figure 2-15PG Back Wall Plenum Bottom Support Installed ...........................................................2-14
Figure 2-16PG Back Wall Plenum Installed .....................................................................................2-15
Figure 2-17PG Lamp Canopy Supports ...........................................................................................2-16
Figure 2-18PG Lamp Canopy Installed ............................................................................................2-16
Figure 2-19PG Lamp Canopy Plug Connection ............................................................................... 2-17
Figure 2-20PG Unifloor Screw Installation .......................................................................................2-18
Figure 2-21PG Unifloor Installation ..................................................................................................2-18
Figure 2-22PG Wire Shelf Supports Detail....................................................................................... 2-19
Figure 2-23PG Kit Installed ..............................................................................................................2-19
Figure 2-24IN Back Wall Plenum Bottom Support Installed............................................................. 2-21
Figure 2-25IN Back Wall Plenum Installed.......................................................................................2-22
Figure 2-26IN Bottom Shelf Installed ...............................................................................................2-23
Figure 2-27IN Wire Shelf Supports Detail ........................................................................................2-23
Figure 2-28IN Lamp Supports Installed onto the Fixture .................................................................2-24
Figure 2-29IN Single Lamp Fixture per Shelf Installed ....................................................................2-24
Figure 2-30IN Multiple Lamp Fixture Installation Detail ...................................................................2-25
Figure 2-31IN Kit Installed ................................................................................................................2-25
Figure 2-32AR Back Wall Plenum Bottom Support Installed ...........................................................2-27
Figure 2-33AR Back Wall Plenum Installed .....................................................................................2-28
Figure 2-34AR Shelf Supports Installed for Maximum Growth Height............................................. 2-29
Figure 2-35AR Lamp Canopy Installed ............................................................................................2-30
Figure 2-36AR Bottom Shelf Location and Supports Detail .............................................................2-31
Figure 2-37AR Kit Installed............................................................................................................... 2-31
Figure 4-1Chamber Connections .....................................................................................................4-1
Figure 4-2Chamber Serial Plate Example........................................................................................4-1
Figure 4-3Exhaust Collar and Condensate Pump Connections - Optional......................................4-1

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Figure 4-4Optional Exhaust Collar Installed.....................................................................................4-1
Figure 4-5Chamber Levelers............................................................................................................ 4-2
Figure 4-6Tighten the Locknut..........................................................................................................4-2
Figure 5-1Power ON......................................................................................................................... 5-1
Figure 5-2Damper Adjustment Lever ...............................................................................................5-2
Figure 5-3Water Connection ............................................................................................................5-2
Figure 5-4Fan Speed Control...........................................................................................................5-3
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1Hazard Identification Symbols ......................................................................................... 1-1
Table 8-1Terms and Definitions ......................................................................................................8-3

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1 PRECAUTIONS
The equipment is intended to be installed, operated, maintained, and serviced only by trained
personnel, according to the instructions and precautions described in the manuals provided by
Conviron.
The following precautions are intended to help guide users in the safe operation of Conviron
chambers.
1.1 Hazard Identification Symbols
The following symbols are used throughout this manual and/or on the equipment to draw your
attention to important warnings, guidelines and product information.
Table 1-1 Hazard Identification Symbols
Symbol Description
The “HAZARD WARNING” symbol is used whenever a hazard exists which
could cause personal injury or potential equipment damage, and requires
correct procedures/practices for prevention.
The “IMPORTANT INFORMATION” symbol is used to identify operating
procedures which must be followed to ensure smooth and efficient equipment
operation.
The “ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE” symbol is used to identify equipment
which is sensitive to electrostatic discharge.
The “BURN HAZARD/HOT SURFACE” symbol is used to identify surfaces
which are hot enough to cause personal injury.
The “PROTECTIVE EARTH-GROUND-MANDATORY ACTION” symbol is
used to identify the protective earth connection.
The “PROTECTIVE EARTH-GROUND” symbol is used to identify the
protective earth connection.

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1.2 Precautions
These precautions should be read and understood before proceeding with installation, operation,
and maintenance.
1.2.1 General
Only authorized personnel, who have been trained on the proper operation and/or
maintenance of the equipment and who have read and understood this manual
set, should operate and maintain this equipment.
Contact the responsible party, or Conviron, immediately if in doubt about safe
operation and/or maintenance of the equipment.
1.2.2 Installation
Only qualified trades-people, i.e. electricians, plumbers, refrigeration mechanics,
etc. should perform installation work as required, according to local codes and
regulations.
DO NOT attempt to install or maintain this equipment without the appropriate
knowledge and expertise.
Use extreme caution when moving the chamber. Heavy components located in
the machine compartment can cause the chamber to tip. Conviron recommends a
minimum of two people to move the chamber.
Ensure that the drain connections are secure BEFORE operation if the chamber
is equipped with a separate coil dehumidifier.
Ensure that the chamber is raised off the casters, leveled, and secured to the
floor BEFORE operating the unit.
Inspect all connections in the machine compartment BEFORE connecting the
equipment to the building utilities.
Shipping vibration can cause electrical and plumbing connections to loosen.
Inspect all connections BEFORE connecting to main building services.
1.2.3 Operation
Conduct a visual inspection of the equipment and surrounding area BEFORE
operating the chamber. Walk around the unit to ensure no debris or obstacles are
present that could pose a safety hazard.
Operate your Conviron equipment for a minimum of 5 days BEFORE introducing
any research material to ensure proper and stable operation.
Avoid direct contact with any broken fluorescent lamps. Fluorescent lamps are
extremely fragile and may emit harmful vapors when broken.

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Follow all applicable local environmental regulations and guidelines for disposal
of hazardous material. If in doubt, contact local authorities for proper disposal
procedures.
DO NOT allow water to come into contact with electrical components while
watering. Water contacting live circuits will damage both high and low voltage
circuits.
DO NOT touch the lamps. Fluorescent lamps operate at high temperatures and
present a burn hazard.
DO NOT touch the lamp holders. The heated metal and glass presents a burn
hazard. Ceramic metal halide and high pressure sodium lamps operate at very
high temperatures.
DO NOT allow water to come into contact with electrical components while
watering. Water contacting live circuits presents an electrocution hazard.
Avoid direct contact with any broken fluorescent lamps. Fluorescent lamps are
extremely fragile and may emit harmful vapors when broken.
Follow all applicable local environmental regulations and guidelines for disposal
of hazardous material. If in doubt, contact local authorities for proper disposal
procedures.
1.3 Maintenance
The main terminal in the control panel has live voltage unless the external
breaker is OFF.
Ensure that the building power supply to the chamber is off, and locked out or
tagged out, prior to performing maintenance on the control panel.
DO NOT service the control panel without using proper ESD procedures,
including the use of a grounding strap and/or anti-static mat.

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2 KIT INSTALLATION
If the chamber has a kit installed, locate the installation instructions in this manual for that kit and
reverse the steps to remove the existing kit before proceeding with a new installation.
2.1 Preparation
Read and understand these instructions before proceeding with unpacking and installing the new
A1000 chamber.
The A1000 chambers are generally shipped in two crates – one for the chamber and another for
the kit. To avoid damage, keep the chamber crated until it is ready for placement within the facility.
Before moving the chamber to its final location, ensure there is enough clearance through
doorways, hallways, and elevators, and along the route to the installation site. You may need to
uncrate it before moving it. The door may be removed from the chamber if absolutely necessary.
Contact Conviron for door removal instructions.
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Figure 2-1 Empty A1000 Chamber

Kit Installation
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2.1.1 Unpacking
1. Remove the wooden crate by removing the screws, starting at the top of the crate.
2. Using a utility knife, carefully remove the cardboard packing around the chamber.
3. Check the shock indicator on the back of the chamber for indications of damage during
shipping. Contact Conviron immediately if the shock indicator is red.
4. Remove the chamber from the shipping pallet following the instructions included on the
pallet.
5. Verify receipt of all components per the packing list. Notify your Dealer or Conviron
Sales member immediately of any missing components.
6. Ensure all doors are locked before moving the chamber to the installation location.
Keep the caps on the unused lamp receptacles at all times.
A1000 chambers can operate at high temperature and humidity creating an
electrocution hazard if the receptacle is exposed.
When replacing kits, ensure all unused receptacles are capped when not in use.
The finish and color of the parts received with this kit may not exactly reflect the parts
shown in these instructions, due to product updates. However, the installation
instructions are accurate.

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2.2 Tissue Culture – TC Kit
The TC Kit is designed for tissue culture applications. Depending on order options, the chamber
may be delivered with the kit installed. The kit is easy to install using only a Phillips screwdriver.
2.2.1 TC Kit Parts List
Item Qty. Description Photo
A 1
Back Wall Plenum Bottom
Support
B 1 Back Wall Plenum
C 52 Screw M4 x 8mm, Pan Head
D 4 Air Shelf
E 8 Air Shelf Support Clip
F 8 Lamp Canopy Support
G 4 Lamp Canopy
H 16 Wire Shelf Support Bracket
J 4 Wire Shelf

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2.2.2 TC Kit Installation
Open the chamber door, remove the kit package, and inspect the chamber and kit parts. Contact
Conviron immediately is any damage is found, or if any parts are missing.
2.2.2.1 Installing the Back Wall Plenum Bottom Support
This support is very important since it closes off the bottom of the chamber plenum and directs the
airflow to the four air shelves at equal pressure. If this support is installed upside down, the airflow
will not reach the bottom air shelf. If the support is installed too loosely, the airflow will not be
evenly distributed between the four shelves.
To install the back wall plenum bottom support:
Install the support, Item A, onto the back wall of the chamber with four (4) screws, Item C (Figure
2-2) and tighten the screws to full resistance.
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Figure 2-2 TC Back Wall Plenum Bottom Support Installed
The back wall plenum bottom support and the back wall plenum may be installed at
the factory
Install the support with the large flange pointing upward as shown in Figure 2-2.
C
A

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2.2.2.2 Installing the Back Wall Plenum
The back wall plenum supports the rear
edge of the air shelves and closes the
front of the chamber plenum to distribute
air to the shelves.
To install the back wall plenum:
1. Remove the rubber instrumentation
port plug from the inside wall and
temporarily re-install it in the port on
the outside wall.
2. With the plenum handle at the top and
the four rows of air slots towards the
bottom, gently slide the back wall
plenum, Item B, into the chamber.
3. Position the plenum at a slight angle
to clear the protruding lamp
receptacles and the aspirator and
push it into place against the chamber
back wall.
4. Engage the locating pins above the
handle on the top of the plenum into
the holes in the top of the chamber.
5. Secure the plenum to the chamber
with twelve (12) screws, Item C
(Figure 2-3).
a. Install the eight (8) vertical screws
loosely to hold the plenum in
place.
b. Gently pry the back wall plenum
upwards to align the four (4)
bottom holes in the plenum with
the holes in the bottom support
and install the screws.
c. Tighten all screws to full
resistance.
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Figure 2-3 TC Back Wall Plenum Installed
C
B
A
spirato
r
Rubber Plug
Lamp
Receptacles

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2.2.2.3 Installing the Air Shelves
The air shelves connect to the back wall plenum to complete the internal air distribution system. It
is recommended to install the bottom shelf first.
To install the air shelves:
1. Tilt the front of the air shelf, Item D,
upwards and install the flange on the
back of the shelf into the lowest slot in
the back wall plenum, Item B.
2. Install the air shelf support clip, Item
E, into the corresponding slot in the
chamber wall and secure the clip to
the shelf with two (2) screws, Item C
(Figure 2-4). Repeat to install the clip
on the other side of the shelf. Tighten
the screws to full resistance.
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Figure 2-4 TC Air Shelf Support Clip Installed
3. Secure the air shelf, Item D, to the
back wall plenum, Item B, with five (5)
screws, Item C (Figure 2-5).
4. Tighten the screws to full resistance.
5. Continue to install the remaining air
shelves.
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Figure 2-5 TC Bottom Air Shelf Installed
Use a stubby Phillips screwdriver or a Phillips driver on a socket wrench to install the
screws into the support clip for the lowest shelf.
E
C
D
D
B
C