Conviron ADAPTIS A1000 Instruction manual

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

A1000
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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