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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CHAPTER 1.0 | PRECAUTIONS
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.

1-3
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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CHAPTER 1.0 | PRECAUTIONS
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

1-5
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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CHAPTER 1.0 | PRECAUTIONS
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