Fisher Scientific 13-986-450R Instruction Manual

Isotemp Flammable Materials Storage
Refrigerator
Model 13-986-450R
104519 Rev.B

Isotemp
Ta ble of Contents
Safety Information ..............................................................................................................................................3
Alert Signals..................................................................................................................................................3
Unpacking ..........................................................................................................................................................4
Visible Loss or Damage................................................................................................................................4
Concealed Loss or Damage ........................................................................................................................4
Performance Characteristics ..............................................................................................................................5
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emperature Ranges ....................................................................................................................................5
Electrical Requirements................................................................................................................................5
Installation ..........................................................................................................................................................6
Selecting a Location ....................................................................................................................................6
Leveling The Unit ..........................................................................................................................................6
Shelves ........................................................................................................................................................6
Electrical Connection ....................................................................................................................................8
Operation ............................................................................................................................................................9
Initial Startup ................................................................................................................................................9
T
emperature Control ....................................................................................................................................9
T
emperature Display ....................................................................................................................................9
Material Compatibility .................................................................................................................................10
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roubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................11
Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................................12
Cabinet Cleaning .........................................................................................................................................12
Condenser ...................................................................................................................................................12
Warranty .............................................................................................................................................................13
Install External probe in Thermowell ...........................................................................................................7

Safety Information
Your satisfaction and safety are important to Fisher Scientific and a complete understanding of this unit
is necessary to attain these objectives.
As the ultimate user of this apparatus, it is your responsibility to understand its proper function and
operational characteristics. This instruction manual should be thoroughly read and all operators given
adequate training before attempting to place this unit in service. Awareness of the stated cautions and
warnings, and compliance with recommended operating parameters – together with maintenance
requirements – are important for safe and satisfactory operation. The unit should be used for its intended
application; alterations or modifications will void the Warranty.
This product is not intended, nor can it be used, as a sterile or patient connected device. In addition, this
apparatus is not designed for use in Class I, II or III locations as defined by the US National Electrical
Code, unless otherwise noted.
Alert Signals
DANGER RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
Take off doors

Leave the shelves in the place so that children may not easily climb inside.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
ON
OFF
Safety Alert
Important operating instructions. To reduce the risk of injury
or poor performance of the unit. Read the user manual before
putting the equipment into operation.
WARNING
Indicates an immediately hazardous situation, which if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates an immediately hazardous situation, which if
not avoided, may result in minor to moderate injury.
(No symbol)
CAUTION
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) indicates a situation that
may result in property damage.
Shock Hazard
Use of this equipment involves power supplies which convert
line voltage to low voltage power. Do not modify or use power
supplies other than OEM equipment. Connection of the
power supply may require a properly grounded receptacle.
Potential for electrical shock or equipment damage exists if
precautions are not followed.
Frost bite/
Low
Temperature
Avoid contact with cold freezer surfaces potential for
cold burns or skin sticking to cold surfaces.
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Unpacking
Save all packing material if apparatus is received dam-
aged. This merchandise was carefully packed and thor-
oughly inspected before leaving our factory.
Responsibility for its safe delivery was assumed by the
carrier upon acceptance of the shipment; therefore, claims
for loss or damage sustained in transit must be made
upon the carrier by the recipient as follows:
Visible Loss or Damage
Note any external evidence of loss or damage on the
freight bill, or express receipt, and have it signed by the
carrier’s agent. Failure to adequately describe such
external evidence of loss or damage may result in the
carrier’s refusing to honor your damage claim. The form
required to file such a claim will be supplied by the carrier.
Concealed Loss or Damage
Concealed loss or damage refers to loss or damage,
which does not become apparent until the merchandise
has been unpacked and inspected. Should either occur,
make a written request for the carrier’s agent within 15
days of the delivery date; then file a claim with the carrier
since the damage is the carrier’s responsibility.
If you follow the above instructions carefully, we will
guarantee our full support of your claim to be compensat-
ed for loss from concealed damage.
DO NOT – FOR ANY REASON – RETURN THIS UNIT
WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING AUTHORIZATION.

Temperature Ranges
1° to 12°C (34° to 53.6°F)
Electrical Requirements
115 Volts ±10%, 60 Hz, 9.1 Amps
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Performance Characteristics

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Selecting a Location
Choose a location for the refrigerator that
will
provide at
least three inches of clearance between the cabinet and
any adjacent vertical surface at
the sides and rear.
Twelve
inches of clearance is required above the grille.
Appropriate electrical power must
be available.
Locate the
refrigerator within eight feet of
the power outlet
so that no
extension cord is required.
Leveling the Unit
The refrigerator must be level in order to provide ade-
quate condensate drainage as well as proper door align-
ment and operation. The refrigerator should be in its final
operating location and set so that it is firmly positioned on
the floor.
There are four leveling legs – one for each corner.
These
legs are packed in the accessory carton from which they
must be removed and installed onto the cabinet. In order
to install the legs, carefully tip the cabinet rearward and
add (4) two inch blocks underneath and simply screw the
threaded leg studs into the case bottom front leg holes.
Repeat this procedure by tilting the cabinet in the oppo-
site direction and install the remaining legs.
Make sure
that the legs are tightened extremely well or the entire unit
will sway or rock with each opening or closing of the
doors, possibly causing damage to the case bottom.
Level
the cabinet front to rear and side-to-side using the corner
leveling screws located at the bottom of the legs.
Shelves
Shipped inside each cabinet are shelves packed in plastic
and a bag of shelf supports. Two different types of shelf
supports are used. Refer to figure 1 for installation.
Shelf
spacing is adjustable to suit user requirements.
Replacement shelves are available individually for the
Laboratory Refrigerators.
Installation
Use 1/4” support in front of
shelf and 1/2” support here
Figure 1 Shelf Support
Tab Length

To install the external probe in thermowell:
Requirements to install the external probe:
• Glycol mixture (50-50% solution of glycerine & water)
• Permagum as required
• Cable clamp
The size of the sensor must be less than 0.3 diameter
to fit inside the thermowell.
An external temperature monitoring device can be added
to the thermowell beside the display thermowell mounted
on top of the unit. See Figure 2 for location of the thermowell.
Install External probe in Thermowell
INSTALLATION
Figure 3: Inserting sensor in thermowell
Thermowell for adding
external monitoring device
Figure 2: Thermowell location
Display Thermowell
Figure
4: Securing excess wire
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1. Unscrew the top panel and locate the thermowell
beside the display thermowell
on top of the unit.
2. Add 2-3 ml of glycol solution in thermowell.
3. Insert the sensor in thermowell as shown in Figure 3
and seal the opening with permagum.
4. Place the external monitoring device on top/side as per
your convenience.
5. Secure the excess wire using a cable clamp as shown
in Figure 4.
6. Assemble the top panel back to the unit.

Electrical Connection
Determine the total amount of current presently being
used by other apparatus connected to the circuit that will
be used by this refrigerator. It is critical that this added
current demand and other equipment on this circuit not
exceed the rating of the fuse or circuit breaker in use.
The frequency and nominal voltage requirements for the
unit are specified on the data plate, which is located on
the interiors upper left side. Only plug the unit into a
power source that meets these requirements. Low line
voltage is often the cause of service complaints. With the
unit running, check that the line voltage is within ±10% of
that specified on the data plate.
The power cord of this instrument is equipped with a three
prong (grounding) plug (NEMA 5-15P). This plug mates
with a standard three prong (grounding) wall receptacle
(NEMA 5-15R) to minimize the potential of an electrical
shock hazard. The customer should have the wall
receptacle and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to
verify the receptacle is properly grounded and is connect-
ed to a minimum 15 amp service.
Warning
Do not under any circumstances cut or
remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord.
Do not use a two-prong adapter plug.
Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is
the personal responsibility and obligation of the user to
have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle.
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INSTALLATION
Warning
For personal safety this unit must be
properly grounded.
Caution
Be sure that the power supply is the
same voltage that is specified on the
refrigerator’s data plate.
Caution
Do not use an extension cord. Use of
an ungrounded cord or an overloaded
circuit VOIDS the compressor
warranty.

Initial Startup
Turn power on and verify that the condenser fan is running.
This model has a condenser fan located on the condensing
unit on top of the cabinet.
Temperature Control
The thermostat is factory set to provide an interior
temperature of 38°F (4°C). To adjust the interior
temperature, there is a hole in the top of the case to allow
access the adjustment screw. For operation above an alti-
tude of 3000 ft., have the thermostat adjusted by a techni-
cian. See photo below.
Temperature Display
Interior temperature is indicated in degrees C by the solar
powered LCD display mounted in the header panel.
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Operation
Warning
If the unit is tilted in excess of 30
degrees, do not apply electrical power
for a minimum of 12 hours.
Temperature Adjustment Instructions-
Model 13-986-450R FMS Refrigerator

Material Compatibility
The interior cabinet of this unit is constructed of anodized
aluminum. Care must be exercised when determining
which chemicals may be stored in the refrigerator and
freezer sections and which type of storage materials
should be employed.
ABS Plastic deteriorates when exposed to, but not limited
to, the following:
Aliphatic Hydrocarbons; Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Fully
and Partially Halogenated Hydrocarbons; Alcohols
Monohydric; Phenols; Ketones; Esters; Ethers; Organic
Acids (concentrates and dilute); and Concentrated
Oxidizing Acids. This information is taken from Plastics
Edition 8 Thermoplastics and Thermosets published by
D.A.T.A. and The International Plastics Selector, Inc.
Cordura Companies
9889 Willow Creek Road
P.O. Box 26637
San Diego, California 92126
Aluminum Alloys are susceptible to corrosion when
exposed to but not limited to most inorganic acids, bases
and salts with a pH outside of their passive range of pH 4
to 9. It is also important to recognize that the compatibili-
ty of aluminum alloys with mixtures of organic compounds
cannot always be predicted from their compatibility with
each of the compounds. For example, some aluminum
alloys are corroded severely in mixtures of carbon tetra-
chloride and methyl alcohol, even though they are resist-
ant to each compound alone. This information is taken
from Corrosion and Corrosion Protection Handbook
Second Edition
Published by
Marcel Dekker, Inc.
270 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016
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OPERATION

This table is intended to assist in resolving user-correctable Refrigerator problems by relating symptoms to
their likely causes. If service beyond the scope of this table is required, contact Customer Service at
1-800-438-4851.
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Troubleshooting
Action
Symptom
Does Not Run
Probable Cause
Unit Unplugged Plug in Unit
Blown fuse or tripped
circuit breaker
Check fuse or circuit breaker at
breaker box
Runs Continuously Frost buildup on refrigeration coils Defrost unit
Clicking Sound Disconnect power and call
for service.
The compressor is equipped
with a thermal protector. This
device shuts off the
compressor when it
becomes too hot. A clicking
sound occurring about
every 30 seconds indicates
this protector is working
Insufficient Cooling Thermostat set too high
Condenser coil dirty
Unit frosted
Reduce thermostat setting
Clean condenser coil with a vacuum
cleaner
Defrost unit

Cabinet Cleaning
The cabinet interior should be cleaned frequently. Any
spilled liquid should be wiped off immediately. Stains
resulting from some spills can be permanent if not quickly
removed. The most convenient time to clean the interior is
after defrosting. The cabinet exterior should be cleaned
occasionally. A mild detergent and lukewarm water or a
solution of bicarbonate of soda (1 tablespoon per gallon of
water) is recommended for cleaning the interior and
exterior of the cabinet. All surfaces should be rinsed and
thoroughly dried.
Condenser
The condenser coil is located behind the header panel.
This should be cleaned at least once a year. Disconnect
the refrigerator’s electrical power. Remove the header
panel and vacuum the condenser coil to remove any dirt
build-up that may have accumulated there.
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Maintenance
Caution
Do not use any type of abrasive
such as steel wool, or fluids such as
gasoline, Naphtha, and thinner.
These materials could be harmful to
aluminum, plastic materials, door
gasket, and painted surfaces.
Warning
When servicing the unit, disconnect
from the electrical power source.

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Laboratory instruments and equipment manufactured by Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C. – Laboratory
Equipment Division (hereinafter called “the Company”) are warranted only as stated below.
Subject to the exceptions and upon the conditions specified below, the Company agrees, at its election, to
correct by repair, by replacement, or by credit to the purchaser, any defect of materials or workmanship which
develops within one year (13 months for refrigerator and freezer products) from the date of purchase by the
original purchaser by the Company or by an authorized dealer of the Company provided that investigation or
factory inspection by the Company discloses that such defect developed under normal and proper use.
The exceptions and conditions mentioned above are the following:
a. The Company makes no warranty concerning components or accessories not manufactured by it,
such as tubes, batteries, etc. However, in the event of the failure of any component or accessory not
manufactured by the Company, the Company will give reasonable assistance to the purchaser in
obtaining from the respective manufacturer whatever adjustment is reasonable in the light of the
manufacturer’s own warranty.
b. The Company shall be released from all obligations under its warranty in the event repairs or
modifications are made by persons other than its own service personnel or authorized dealer
personnel unless such repairs by others are made with the written consent of the Company.
THE COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANYc.
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN
FACT OF BY OPERATION OF LAW,…STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE.
d. The above warranty and the above obligations to repair, replace, or credit are complete and
exclusive and the Company expressly disclaims liability for lost profits or for special, indirect,
incidental, consequential, or exemplary damages of any nature whether attributable to contract,
warranty, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise even if the Company has been advised of the
possibility of such damages.
e. Representations and warranties made by any person, including dealers and representatives of the
Company, which are inconsistent or in conflict with the foregoing warranty shall not be binding upon
the Company unless reduced to writing and signed by an officer of the Company.
Warranty