Fisher Scientific 17LREEFSA User manual

Isotemp General Purpose
Refrigerator
Model #
17LREEFSA
326723H01 •Rev. A

Table of Contents
Safety Information ............................................................................................................................... .3
Alert Signals ................................................................................................................................. .4
Unpacking .......................................................................................................................................... .5
Visible Loss or Damage................................................................................................................. .5
Concealed Loss or Damage........................................................................................................... .5
Performance Characteristics ................................................................................................................ .6
Temperature Ranges..................................................................................................................... .6
Temperature Stability..................................................................................................................... .6
Electrical Requirements................................................................................................................. .6
Installation .......................................................................................................................................... .7
Selecting a Location ...................................................................................................................... .7
Leveling The Unit .......................................................................................................................... .7
Shelves ........................................................................................................................................ .7
Electrical Connection..................................................................................................................... .7
Operation............................................................................................................................................ .9
Initial Startup................................................................................................................................. .9
Temperature Control ..................................................................................................................... .9
Defrost Timer................................................................................................................................ .9
Material Compatibility .................................................................................................................... 10
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 11
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................... 12
Cabinet Cleaning........................................................................................................................... 12
Condenser.................................................................................................................................... 12
Warranty............................................................................................................................................. 13

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 National Electrical Code,
unless otherwise noted.
3

Alert Signals
On
Off
Important operating instructions. To reduce the risk of injury
Safety Alert
or poor performance of the unit read the user manual before
putting the equipment into operation.
DANGER
Indicates an immediately hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Danger
WARNING
Indicates an immediately hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Warning
CAUTION
Indicates an immediately hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, may result in minor to moderate injury.
caution
(No symbol)
CAUTION
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) indicates a situation that may
result in property damage.
Use of this equipment involves power supplies which convert
line voltage to low voltage power. Do not modify or use
Shock Hazard
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.
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.
4

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
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Performance Characteristics
Temperature Ranges
1° to 12°C (34° to 54°F)
Temperature Stability
±3°C for temperature range
Electrical Requirements
115 Volts ±10%, 60 Hz, 6.5Amps
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Installation
Caution
Be sure that the power supply is the
same voltage that is specified on the
refrigerator’s data plate.
7
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 one inch at
the rear. Three inches of clearance is required above the
top surface of the refrigerated cabinet. 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.
After discarding crating screws and wood base, level the
freezer side-to-side and front to back by adjusting the
supplied leveling feet. The leveling feet can be adjusted
so the front of the unit is slightly higher than the rear –
this will allow the door to close easily if it is left halfway
open.
Shelves
Shipped inside each cabinet are one fixed and four
adjustable shelves. The shelves can be removed by
pulling it forward slightly to align the shelf stops with the
openings in the refrigerator compartment liner. Lift
straight up, and pull the shelf out the rest of the way.
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

Warning
For personal safety this unit must be
properly grounded.
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.
Caution
Do not use an extension cord. Use of
an ungrounded cord or an overloaded
circuit VOIDS the compressor warran-
ty.
INSTALLATION
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.
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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Operation
Warning
If the unit is tilted in excess of 30
degrees, do not apply electrical power
for a minimum of 12 hours.
Initial Startup
Turn power on and verify that the interior light is on. If the
evaporator fan is not running, adjust the thermostat to the
middle setting (4).
Temperature Control
To adjust the interior temperature, simply turn the thermo-
stat knob to a larger number for a colder control point or a
smaller number for a warmer control point. For operation
above an altitude of 3000 ft., have the thermostat adjust-
ed by a technician.
Defrost Timer
An automatic 30 minute defrosting period is initiated every
12 hours of compressor run time. During the defrost peri-
od, a thermostat will turn the defrost heater off when all
the ice has melted from the evaporator.
Changing the Light Bulb:
To replace the light bulb, unplug the refrigerator or
disconnect power. Remove the light shield, from the front
of the light shield, push backward and down. Replace the
light bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage and
replace the light shield Plug in refrigerator or reconnect
power.
9

OPERATION
Material Compatibility
The interior cabinet of this unit is constructed of High
impact poly styrene. 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.
HIPS(High Impact Poly styrene) Plastic deteriorates
when exposed to, but not limited to the following:
Amines( Aromatic), Aldehydes ( Aromatic , Aliphatic),
Ketones (Aromatic , Aliphatic), esters (Aromatic ,
Aliphatic), Ethers (Aromatic , Aliphatic), Hydrocarbons
(Aromatic,Halogenated)
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
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Troubleshooting
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 your nearest Fisher Scientific
Service Office.
Symptom
Probable Cause
Action
Does Not Run
Unit Unplugged
Plug in Unit
Noise problems This can be caused by
contents of unit being set
too close and rattling
against each other.
Hissing or gurgling sound is
caused by refrigerating fluid
circulating and is normal.
Noise can result if unit is not
level on floor.
Rearrange contents as needed
Check with level
Insufficient Cooling
Thermostat set too high
Reduce thermostat setting
Unit frosted
Wait 30 mins for defrost cycle to end.
Samples placed against
Move samples away from air vents.
air vents obstructing airflow.
Technical Support: 1-800-438-4851
Customer Service: 1-800-438-4851
11

Maintenance
Caution
When servicing the unit, discon-
nect from the electrical power
source.
Caution
Do not use any type of abrasive such
as steel wool or fluids such as gaso-
line, Naphtha, or paint thinner that
could be harmful to plastic materials,
door gasket and/or painted surface.
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 bicar-
bonate of soda (1 tablespoon per gallon of water) is rec-
ommended for cleaning the interior and exterior of the
cabinet. All surfaces should be rinsed and thoroughly
dried.
Condenser
The condenser coil & drip pan are located underneath the
center of the refrigerator. These surfaces may be warm to
the touch. This is necessary to the operation of the refrig-
eration equipment and is normal.
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Warranty
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.
c. THE COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY
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.

WEEE Compliance
WEEE Compliance. This product is required to comply with the European
Union’s Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
2002/96EC. It is marked with the following symbol. Thermo Fisher Scientific has
contracted with one or more recycling/disposal companies in each EU Member
State, and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them. Further
information on Thermo Fisher Scientific compliance with these Directives, the
recyclers in your country, and information on Thermo Scientific products which
may assist the detection of substances subject to the RoHS Directive are available
at www.thermo.com/
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durch folgendes Symbol gekennzeichnet. Thermo Fisher Scientific hat
Vereinbarungen getroffen mit Verwertungs/Entsorgungsanlagen in allen EU-
Mitgliederstaaten und dieses Produkt muss durch diese Firmen widerverwetet
oder entsorgt werden. Mehr Informationen über die Einhaltung dieser
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