Conviron ADAPTIS Series Installation and operation manual

INSTALLATION AND
START-UP MANUAL
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ADAPTIS
ADAPTIS

ADAPTIS
INSTALLATION AND START-UP MANUAL
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY
BEFORE PROCEEDING
Published by:
CONVIRON
590 Berry Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada R3H 0R9
www.conviron.com
May 2009
Copyright ©2009 Controlled Environments Limited. All rights reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 General Precautions.................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Installation Precautions............................................................................................1-4
1.3 Maintenance .............................................................................................................1-6
2.0 KIT INSTALLATIONS ..................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Tissue Culture...........................................................................................................2-1
2.2 Plant Growth..............................................................................................................2-7
2.3 Incubator...................................................................................................................2-13
2.4 Arabidopsis...............................................................................................................2-17
3.0 CHAMBER START-UP .................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Installation.................................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Start-up......................................................................................................................3-3
4.0 DRIP PAN ACCESSORY INSTALLATION ...................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Accessory Components...........................................................................................4-1
4.2 Installation Instructions ............................................................................................4-4
5.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Power Supply............................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Dimensions ...............................................................................................................5-1
5.3 Refrigeration System................................................................................................5-1
5.4 Main Components Amp Draw ................................................................................5-1
5.5 Humidity System.......................................................................................................5-1
5.6 Control System .........................................................................................................5-1
5.7 Design Performance ................................................................................................5-2

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1.0 PRECAUTIONS
1.1 General precautions
Hazard Warning
Please Note
Important information
The following symbols are used throughout
this manual to draw your attention to important
warnings, guidelines and product information.
Please take note of their respective meanings
Use Qualified Personnel
High Voltage Hazard
High Voltage & Water Hazard
Water Damage Hazard
Electrostatic Hazard
Qualified trades-people such as electricians,
plumbers, refrigeration mechanics, etc.
should perform all work as required by local
codes and regulations.
Working with high voltage will be required
when installing this equipment. Do NOT
attempt this work unless you have the
appropriate knowledge and experience.
Take appropriate safety precautions and
ensure that the building power supply to the
chamber is off prior to installation.
Water that could come in contact with
the electrical components presents a high
voltage hazard. Avoid these conditions.
If you have any doubt of safe watering
practices, contact Conviron.
Avoid water coming in contact with the
electrical components, as it presents the risk
of water damage to both high and low voltage
electrical components. If you have any doubt
of safe watering practices, contact Conviron.
Electronic components in the control
system can be damaged by electrostatic
discharge (ESD). A substantial voltage can
be discharged by the human body without
necessarily feeling it, which is enough to
destroy many electronic components.

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Shipping Hazard
Live Voltage Hazard
Lights Hazardous Vapours
Light High Temperatures
Operational Precaution
Replacing Lamp
Shipping vibration can cause electrical and
plumbing connections to loosen. Inspect all
connections BEFORE connecting to main
building services.
The main terminal in the control panel has
live voltage unless the external breaker is
OFF. Injury can result without use of extreme
caution when working in the control panel.
Adaptis units contain fluorescent lamps.
There is no exposure to hazardous vapours
while the lamps are operating. However,
because they are extremely fragile, when
broken the emitted vapours may harm
humans. Avoid direct contact with broken
fluorescent lamps. Keep the unit doors
locked at all times (especially the A350 side
doors) to avoid damage to the lamps. If
watering plants inside the unit is required,
do it with care, avoid contact with the
lamps as well as spilling over the lamps
and canopies. To dispose lamps, follow the
requirements in your area or contact your
local authorities for procedures.
Fluorescent lamps operate at high
temperatures. Avoid touching the lamps at
all times.
To ensure no damage was incurred during
transportation, operate your CONVIRON
equipment for a minimum of 5 days before
introducing any research material.
Identify first the lamps to be replaced.
Completely disconnect the power supply to
the unit by unplugging it from its receptacle
before replacing lamps. Unlock the lamp to be
replaced by rotating it ¼ turn in its socket and
remove with care to avoid breaking it. Install
the new lamp. Ensure it is locked in its socket
by rotating it ¼ turn. Dispose unused lamps,
following the requirements in your area or
contact your local authorities for procedures.

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Uncrating & Unpacking
Environmental Conditions
Shelving
Positioning
Replacing Kits
(only for A1000 models)
1. Using a utility knife, carefully uncrate
the chamber.
2. Verify receipt of all components per
the packing list. Notify your Dealer or
Conviron Sales member iimmediately of
any missing components.
3. Ensure all units’ doors are locked
before moving the chamber to
the installation location.
4. Remove kit parts from packaging
where necessary.
Conviron guarantees performance of
the chamber for ambient temperature
conditions between 15°C and 30°C. It is
important to ensure that the room in which
the chamber is located adheres to these
environmental conditions.
Chambers with air-cooled condensing units
need a minimum of 1 foot (300mm) of space
at the back for proper operation.
Adaptis chambers come with wire shelves.
These shelves do not slide over their
supports. To position the shelves, simply
locate the supports according to the
required shelf height and gently lower the
wire shelf over the supports. Push them
completely back into position.
Once the chamber is moved into position,
ensure that the levelers (4 in total) are
unscrewed until making firm contact with the
floor. Ideally, the levelers in the front should
be adjusted slightly higher than those in the
back, to facilitate drainage.
When a kit is installed in the cabinet for the first
time, all four lamp connectors inside the cabinet
are capped. Adaptis cabinets can operate
at high temperature and humidity creating
a hazard if the connector is exposed to such
environment. Keep the caps on the unused
connectors at all times. When replacing kits
ensure to re-cap all connectors not being used.

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1.2 Installation precautions
Preparation
Electrical Connections
Drain Connections
Read these instructions carefully before
proceeding. Ensure building power to the
chamber is off prior to installation.
The Adaptis A350 reach-in chambers are
shipped in a single crate while the A1000
chambers are generally shipped in two crates –
one for the cabinet 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, make sure it clears through
doorways, hallways, elevators, etc. You may
need to uncrate it before moving it. The door
may be removed if absolutely necessary.
Before connecting the chamber to building
electrical service, verify it matches the
service specified on chamber serial plate.
See Chamber Start-up section for details
Ensure a proper ground wire connection
from the building panel.
Verify neutral to ground voltage is within
tolerance. <3VAC.
If the unit does not contain a suitable plug,
install an electrical adapter ensuring the
presence of the connection to ground, or
replace the provided plug by one that meets
the local electrical requirements for your
chamber by qualified personnel.
A male 1/2” NPT (A1000 and A350) or a 1”
OD hose (A350) gravity drain is under the
rear of the chamber. Connect to either an
open drain or a tapped gravity drain.
If your equipment has been ordered with
the DP option (drip pan) there is no need to
connect the drain

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Fresh & Exhaust Air Connections
Additive Humidity
Maximum & Minimum
Water Pressure
Water Connection Points
Water Quality Specifications
Humidity System Maintenance
Adaptis Reach-in chambers are equipped
with a damper for fresh and exhaust air
exchange. A single lever located inside the
chamber cabinet adjusts both the intake and
exhaust air simultaneously.
Recommendation: Adjust exhaust air before
every experiment.
Adaptis chambers cannot be connected
to a building central exhaust or fresh air
supply as they are. They require adapters
to the mechanical dampers located on the
chamber roof.
All Adaptis reach-in chambers present added
humidity as a standard feature. The mist
is generated using ultrasonic humidifiers
capable of providing a fine mist without the
need for high pressure systems that require
maintenance. A connection to a water source
is required when additive humidity is to be
used. See requirements below.
Maximum allowable pressure in all Adaptis
units is 4 bar (60PSI). Minimum pressure
required: 0.3 bar (5 PSI).
See Chamber Start-up section for details
Water Connection points are always at the
back of the cabinet – no need to open the
machine compartment. Connection is made to
the water inlet with a compression fitting. The
supply line should be M6 (1/4 inch) in diameter.
pH: 7.0 ± 0.5
Filtration: <2 microns or 0.00008 inch
Purity: Resistively 0.5 to 5.0 Meg
Ohms or Conductivity
2.0 to 0.2µSiemens
When not in use, the humidity box (located
inside the machine compartment), must be
drained and cleaned. Close the water supply
valve while not in use.
Conviron recommends setting a moderate
RH value in all programs to keep the USH
feature operable without significantly
affecting the experiment.

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1.3 Maintenance
Unit Clean
Water Reservoir
Lights
Inside the Adaptis cabinets there are sensors
and other electrical components. Never
water the unit’s interior directly using a hose.
For interior cleaning please damp a clean
towel or rag outside the unit, and carefully
wipe the unit down. Do not use abrasive
cleaners. Detergents in low proportions are
suitable for most cleaning requirements.
Adaptis A350 will require maintenance of the
glass windows. Use glass cleaners in both
sides (interior and exterior).
If the water system is not going to be used for
a long period of time, purge the water tank
located in the mechanical compartment. To
do so:
• SHUTTHECHAMBEROFF(withtheswitch
button located between the door and
front panel).
• Liftthetopcover,turnthebreakeroff,
and disconnect the ground wire at the
back of the top cover.
• Carefullyremovethetopcover.
• Openthewaterreservoirlid.
• Cleanthewatertank.
• Makesuretherearenotwaterresidues
over the ultrasonic discs.
• Placethewaterreservoirlidback(this
is very important otherwise air from the
unit will be damped into the ambient
at all times, and water may be splashed
over electrical components).
Periodically check to ensure all lamps
functioning properly. Replace poorly lit
or flickering lamps to ensure optimal unit
performance.

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2.0 KIT INSTALLATION
2.1 Tissue Culture
Kit parts
The following list comprises the components for the TC kit.
Item Qty Description Picture
A 1 Back plenum bottom
B 1 Back wall plenum
C 65 Screw M4 x 6 Pan
D 4 Air shelf
E 26 Shelf support
F 1 Top shelf
G 4 Lamp fixture with connector
H 4 Lamp fixture without connector

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I 16 Screw front (M43 X 6 thumb)
J 8 Lamp fixture support
K 1 Fresh air flow reducer
L 4 Wire shelf
Kit assembly instructions
Open the cabinet door, and visually inspect the cabinet. Ensure the two fan cavities on the
right side wall are covered as well as the air inlet on the left hand side (see figure 2.1)
1. Install the back plenum bottom panel. (Item A)
This panel is very important since it closes the back wall plenum directing the airflow to the
four shelves at equal pressure. (A loose fit and the airflow will not be evenly distributed.) If
the panel is installed upside down, the airflow will not reach the bottom shelf.
Five (5) screws (item C) are required to install the back plenum bottom. Firmly screw the
panel into the back wall (see figure 2.2).
If required, apply sealant (not provided) to guarantee a tight seal. Notice that there are
two holes to collect the drain - Do not plug them.
Figure 2.2: A1000 view after installing
the back plenum bottom panel.
Figure 2.1: A1000
empty cabinet.

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2. Install the back plenum. (Item B)
The back wall plenum must be installed with the short
flanges toward the unit’s back wall. The four (4) rows of slots
should be located offset toward the bottom of the chamber
(see figure 1.3). Loosen the six (6) screws at the back of the
fan housing. Install the plenum with the largest flange at the
top facing the door, between the fan housing and the coil
drip pan. Ensure the grooves in the flange insert around the
screws. (For ease of installation use the handle provided at
the top). Secure the back wall plenum to the side supports
utilizing the eight (8) screws (item C) provided with the kit.
Then refasten the six (6) screws at the back of the fan housing
(see figure 2.4).
3. Install the air shelves. (Item D)
The air shelves must be installed from the bottom to the top.
The bottom shelf has a shorter, lower flange. Carefully grab
the bottom shelf and slide it over the floor of the chamber
until the upper flange reaches the back plenum. Lift the
bottom shelf from the back so the shelf is tilted down
towards the front, and push the shelf towards the back wall
until the lower flange rests inside the lower slot.
Note: It may be necessary to loosen the five (5) back
plenum bottom screws to facilitate the insertion.
Slowly lift the shelf from the front side so that it is tilted down
towards the back. Install the shelf supports (item E). To install
the shelf supports first insert the top part into
the corresponding slot and then press slightly
on the bottom side snapping it into place
(about 1” / 25 mm below the top one). Install
the supports on each side wall, only on the front
side, starting from the lowest slot (see figure 2.5)
Once the shelf is seated on the two shelf supports,
firmly screw the shelf to the back plenum (item B).
Before installing the other three air shelves, the
lamp fixtures must be installed.
Figure 2.3: A1000 view
after installing the back
wall plenum.
Figure 2.4: A1000 back
plenum mounting detail
shown. The plenum top
flange sits above the
fan housing.
Figure 2.5: Detail of bottom self support.

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4. Install the lamp fixture supports. (Item J)
The lamp fixture supports are the same for all lamp
fixtures. They must be placed below the air shelves. The
lamp fixtures have two different size holes on each flange:
two (2) 9/32” diameter (7.2 mm) in one side and two (2)
3/16” (4.7 mm) in the other side (see figure 2.5a).
Note: The side with larger holes must be installed
toward the back (the opening in the shelf)
Place the shelf upside down. On the side
flange of each air shelf there are numbers “2”
and ”3” stamped beside the holes to indicate
the number of fixtures to be installed. If the kit
is being installed with two lamp fixtures (basic
configuration), slide the lamp fixture support
below the air shelf. Using screws (item C), first
screw the lamp support closest to the back of
the air shelf on a number “2” indicator (see
figure 2.6). Repeat for the front fixture support.
Repeat this support installation instruction with
all the air shelves and the top shelf (item F).
Now, the other three air shelves can be installed into the unit. To install the other three
air shelves, carefully insert the shelf in a tilted position (lower in the front), until the lower
flange inserts into the corresponding slot. Slowly lift the front of the shelf and install the
shelf supports only in the side walls, front side. (See figures 2.7, 2.8 2.9, 2.10.)
Figure 2.6: Notice the number “2”
stamped on the side flange.
Figure 2.5a: Notice the
larger hole in the back side.
Figure 2.7: A1000 after
installing the bottom shelf.
Figure 2.8: A1000 view after
installing the first shelf.
Figure 2.9: A1000 view after
installing the second shelf.

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5. Install the top shelf. (Item F)
To accommodate the installation of the lamp fixtures for
the top shelf, proceed as follows:
Insert five (5) screws (item C) into the back wall holes
provided (see figure 2.11).
Note: THE SCREW MUST BE INSERTED BUT
NOT TIGHTENED. A 1/8” to 3/16” (3 to 5 mm)
gap must be left between the screw Head and
the back wall in order for the top shelf to slide in.
Support the top shelf (front side tilted down) until the five
grooves located in the lower flange insert around the
screws. Slowly tilt the top shelf in the other direction (front
side tilted up) and insert the two remaining
shelf supports. Refasten the five (5) screws in
(see figure 2.12).
6. Install the lamp fixtures. (Item G and H)
There are two different types of lamp fixtures
- four (4) with a connector (item G) and four
(4) without (item H). The fixtures with a
connector have a female connector and an
8” (200 mm) cord. The lamp fixture without
the female connector has only the 8” cord.
Note: The lamp fixtures with the
connector must always be installed
always closer to the back wall plenum,
whereas those without connector must
always be installed closer to the door.
Finish installing the lamp fixture using two (2) thumb
screws (item I) at the front side (see figure 2.15).
Remove the plug cover from the side wall. Plug the
front fixture into the back fixture and plug the back fixture into the side wall. (See figure
2.16 and 2.17.)
Repeat the same procedure with all the remaining shelves.
The unit is now ready to operate. Please read the Chamber Start-Up Instructions before
proceeding with the start up
Figure 2.10: A1000 view
after installing the third shelf.
Figure 2.11: 5 screws installed at the back
plenum before installing the top shelf.
Figure 2.12 : Top shelf installed.

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Figure 2.13: Screws (item I)
shown with 1/8” (3mm) gap.
Figure 2.14: Lamp fixture
assembled showing the
socket screws in the back
side and the thumb screws
at the front.
Figure 2.15: Lamp fixture supports installed.
Note: The maximum operating levels of light for
this Kit must be set at the Controller. To edit the
factory default setting, follow the set up instructions
in the CMP 6010 Operator’s Manual Section 6:
Options -- Setup
Figure 2.16: Back lamp fixture installed. (Notice the thumb
screw at the front.)
Figure 2.17: Lamp fixtures assembled and plugged.

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2.2 Plant Growth
Kit parts
The following list comprises the components for the PG kit.
Item Qty Description Picture
A 1 Back plenum bottom
B 1 Back wall plenum
C 24 Screw M4 x 6 Pan
D 1 Floor “cassette” plenum
E 1 Canopy air inlet filter
F 1 Wire shelf
G 2 Lamp canopy supports
H 1 Lamp canopy

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I 2 Canopy cooling fan
J 8 Screw (M3 x 40)
K 1 AC DC CONVERTER + WIRE HARNESS
L 2 Screw (M3x16)
M 2 Wire connectors
N 4 Shelf support
Kit assembly instructions
Open the cabinet door, and visually inspect the cabinet. Remove
the insulated fan covers (2) located in the right side wall and the
air inlet cover located on the left side wall. Ensure the three (3)
cavities are empty. (See figure 2.18a and 2.18b).
1. Install the canopy fans. (Items I and M)
Place four (4) screws (item J) through the fan mounting holes
(see figure 2.19) and install the canopy cooling fans, one in
each fan compartment
Figure 2.18: A1000
empty cabinet.

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Note: This step may require the installer to first pass the
fan cables from the top down. The wires can be connected
to their power supply on a later step.
Once the fans are mounted into the compartment, connect the
wires (Item M) as shown (see figure 2.21).
Note: Install the fans such that the air flows from inside
the chamber to the outside and such that the wires are
located in the most convenient position. (See figure 2.20)
Figure 2.18a: Air inlet. Figure 2.18b: Fan compartments.
Figure 2.19: Canopy
cooling fan showed
with four screws (item J)
before installation.
Figure 20: Arrow indicates the airflow direction – ensure it points
towards the chamber exterior.
2. Install the canopy air inlet filter. (Item E)
Using the screws (item C), install the air filter such that the
filter mesh sits flush with the inside wall. (See figure 2.22.)
3. Install the back plenum bottom panel.
Five (5) screws (item C) are required to install the back
plenum bottom. Firmly screw the panel into the back wall
(see figure 2.23). Note the four holes in the front of the
support where the back plenum will be fastened.

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Figure 2.21: The fan wire
connector has a single
orientation connection –
ensure the connections
snap together.
Figure 2.22: Canopy air
inlet filter is showed.
Figure 2.23: View after
Installing the back
plenum bottom panel.
Figure 2.24; Correct position of
the back plenum bottom panel.
Figure 2.25: Shows in detail the
back plenum installed above the
fan housing.
CAUTION: Ensure at least 2” of free space
around the side walls of the chamber interior to
facilitate proper air circulation whenever possible.
4. Install the back wall plenum. (Item B)
The back wall plenum can be installed. (See figure 2.23
and 2.24) It must be installed with the short flanges
toward the unit’s back wall. Loosen the six (6) screws at
the back of the fan housing. Install the plenum with the
largest flange at the top facing the door, between the fan
housing and the coil drip pan. Ensure the grooves in the
flange insert around the screws. (For ease of installation
use the handle provided at the top). Secure the back wall
plenum to the side supports utilizing the eight (8) screws
(item C) provided with the kit. Then refasten the six (6)
screws at the back of the fan housing (see figure 2.25).)
5. Install the lamp canopy supports. (Item G)
The PG kit uses ambient air to cool the light canopy. As the
air circulates through the canopy it absorbs heat which is
then expelled back to atmosphere. This enables maximum
light output throughout the entire temperature range, since
the lamps are cooled by ambient air, while it also helps to
ease the heat load on the refrigeration system.

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Place the lamp canopy support in each side
wall directly below the cavities (see figure 2.26).
Ensure the clips are secure and firmly locked.
6. Install the canopy. (Item H)
Carefully slide the canopy in until the screw
socket located in the center of each side
of the lamp canopy locks into the support
center hole. Plug the canopy in. (See figure
2.27 and 2.28.)
Only the top connector must be
used with this kit. Keep all
unused connectors capped.
Figure 2.27: Air filter installed in its
compartment. Again, notice the position of
the lamp canopy support with respect to
the filter.
Figure 2.26: Fans installed and plugged in
to their compartments. Notice the position
of the lamp canopy support with respect to
the fans.
Figure 2.28: Lamp canopy locked into the support
and plugged in.
CAUTION: The lamp canopy for
the PG Kit is predetermined by
the position of the cooling fans
on the side wall. The canopy
must be installed in such a way
that the air fans align with the
canopy ports. Failing to do so
may result in user injury or
improper chamber operation.