Labcold 0110 User manual

Pharmacy Refrigerator Operating Instructions
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Operating instructions for your
LABCOLD PHARMACY REFRIGERATOR
(RLDF/G models 0110, 0210, 0510, 1010, 1510)
Contents
Before use ...............................................................................................................1
A closer look ......................................................................................................2
Alarm battery back up.......................................................2
Remote connections .........................................................2
Plug in and switch on ........................................................................................3
Muting the alarm....................................................................3
Front Panel display ................................................................................................4
High/low temperature alarm .........................................4
Door alarm ............................................................................5
Internal Light.............................................................................6
SD card....................................................................................7
Minimum/Maximum Temperature Recording ........................................8
Minimum/Maximum Temperature Re-set ...............................................8
Caring for your fridge...........................................................................................9
Loading .................................................................................9
Cleaning .....................................................................................9
Defrosting...............................................................................9
Door Lock.............................................................................10
Error displays.......................................................................11
Trouble Shooting ..............................................................................................11
Useful Information............................................................................................12
IMPORTANT: These operating instructions contain information essential to the
safe and reliable operation of your refrigerator. Failure to use your refrigerator in
accordance with these instructions may invalidate your warranty.
PLEASE RETAIN AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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Before Use
Thank you for purchasing a Labcold Pharmacy Refrigerator. Your fridge has been purposely
designed and precision built for the safe storage of vaccines and other temperature sensitive
pharmaceuticals.
Although great care has been taken in the manufacture of your refrigerator, damage can
occur in transit. Before using for the rst time please remove all packaging and give your
fridge a thorough visual inspection. If any damage is suspected, please contact your retailer
immediately upon receipt of the product. Failure to do so may invalidate your warranty.
Setting Up
Place your fridge in the location in which it is to be used.
Do not place your fridge near a direct heat source or direct sunlight and leave at least
6cm all round the unit for adequate ventilation (wall mounted models do not need extra
space at the back because the cooling system is in the sides). Failure to do so may eect the
performance of your refrigerator.
Clean your fridge with mild soapy water to remove any dust that may have accumulated during
manufacture and dry thoroughly.
Ensure your fridge is level by adjusting the feet at the bottom of your fridge.
Insert shelves by placing clips in the racking and resting the shelf on top. When positioning
the shelves, please remember to keep adequate room for air circulation. Failure to do so may
cause hot spots in the fridge.
YOUR REFRIGERATOR SHOULD NOW BE LEFT FOR AT LEAST TWO HOURS BEFORE
CONNECTING TO POWER FOR THE FIRST TIME
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A Closer Look
Alarm Battery Back Up
Remote Alarm and
Labcold accessories
sockets
Insert 4 AA long life alkaline batteries (not supplied) in the
holder located on the right side of the unit
Batteries will only power the controller not the fridge.
Remote alarm and Labcold accessory sockets are located at the
back of the fridge. If you have a Labcold external alarm kit this
can be connected to the 2 pin connector on the left. The 4 pin
connector socket is for the Labcold accessory kit.
The maximum rating for the connection is 1A 30Vdc.
DO NOT CONNECT TO MAINS VOLTAGE
Door lock
Fan
Adjustable Feet Adjustable Feet
Adjustable Shelves
Light
Front Panel Display
Battery Holder
(on the side of the fridge)
Serial Plate
Recessed Door
Handle
SD Card
Port
Remote Alarm
and Accessory
Sockets
(back of fridge)

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Plug in & switch on
Before plugging in your Labcold refrigerator for the rst time make sure the power cable is
free from damage and check that your voltage corresponds to that on the serial plate.
It is recommended that you do not use extension cords or multiple socket adapters. Make sure
the power cable is not bent, pinched or compressed and that it can be easily accessed.
Once plugged in, the word Labcold will scroll across the display followed by a two digit
number. Alarms will then show on the display and you may hear the audible alarm as the
fridge completes its start up diagnostic checks. This is because the controller is factory set to
alarm when it senses the temperature inside the refrigerator is above 8
o
C or below 2
o
C. The
refrigerator is now working and the sensors are detecting the ambient temperature. Once the
fridge has cooled suciently it will cease to alarm. You can press the‘alarm mute’button (see
gure 1 below) to cancel the alarms.
The display will then show the temperature inside the fridge correct to one decimal place. This
temperature is the actual temperature recorded by the probes inside the refrigerator and as
the fridge cools to the set point (factory set at 5
o
C) so the number on the display will descend
accordingly.
ALTHOUGH THE REFRIGERATOR WILL REACH 5oC AFTER AN HOUR (APPROX)
YOU SHOULD LEAVE THE FRIDGE RUNNING FOR 24 HOURS BEFORE FILLING WITH
TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE VACCINES AND PHARMACEUTICALS.
It is important that you reset the maximum/minimum temperature record after you have
loaded the refrigerator for the rst time (please see page 8). This will ensure that your daily
temperature record is accurate when you start to use the fridge for storing medicines.
Figure 1 - Alarm mute button
Figure 2 - Alarm mute display
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Front Panel Display
Opening for SD card
Press to view the
set point of the
fridge
Min/Max temperature
display Light on
Light o
Conrm button Alarm Mute Button
High/Low Temperature Alarm
If the temperature in your refrigerator rises above 8oC an alarm will sound and the front
panel will ash Hi and the current temperature inside the fridge. This information will display
alternately.
The cause of the rise in temperature should be investigated immediately. Usually, it is simply
because the door has been open for a long time or the fridge has been restocked, however, it
is recommended that you check the fridge to make sure that the temperature is returning to
normal after the alarm has been activated.
Digital temperature
display
The display on the front of the refrigerator is designed to constantly show the temperature
inside the fridge correct to one decimal place.

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Door Alarm
If the door of the fridge is left open for more than 90 seconds an audible alarm will sound
and the front panel will ash door and display the temperature inside the chamber
alternately. If you want to silence the alarm if, for example, you are stocking the fridge, simply
press the ‘alarm mute’ button under the temperature display (see page 3).
If the door has been left open for a prolonged period of time you may also experience a Hi
alarm. This is because warm air from the room will have entered the fridge while the door
was open. It is recommended that you close the door and check that the temperature on the
display decreases until it settles around the set point.
IF THE ALARM IS MUTED IT IS TURNED OFF
THE REFRIGERATOR WILL NOT ALARM AGAIN FOR THE SAME INCIDENT
If the temperature in your refrigerator drops below 2oC an alarm will sound and the front
panel will ash Lo and the chamber temperature will be displayed alternately. There could
be a number of reasons for this, such as extremely cold items being placed in the fridge.
The cause of the drop in temperature should be investigated immediately and the
refrigerator should be monitored to check that it is returning to the correct temperature.
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Internal Light
Your refrigerator is tted with an energy saving LED light which is factory set to go on when
the door is opened and go out when the door is shut.
If you want to turn the light on temporarily you can press the ‘light on’ button and press the
‘light o’ button to turn it o again. The next time the door is opened, the light will return to
automatic mode.
If you want the light to stay on all the time, press and hold the ‘light on’button until the
display shows L on. The light will now remain on irrespective of whether the door is closed or
open.
If you want the light to remain o at all times, press and hold the ‘light o’ button until the
display shows L o. The light will now remain o irrespective of whether the door is closed or
open.
To return the light to automatic mode, simply press and hold both the ‘light on’and ‘light o’
buttons until auto is shown on the display.
Light on
Button
Light o
Button

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SD Card
When you register the warranty of your Labcold refrigerator (UK customers only, available
for purchase elsewhere), you will be sent an SD card. Although it looks like a card you may
have in your camera, this SD card will only work with your Labcold fridge and using it for any
other purpose may render it unable to perform the data logging function.
Your Labcold refrigerator automatically records performance information such as door
openings, temperatures etc.The SD card allows you to extract this information and store
it on your computer and/or print hard copy. The information stored in the controller will
cover the last 13 months and is not deleted from the fridges memory when uploaded. It is
recommended that you do this on an annual basis (at least) and use a separate SD card. New
cards are available at a small cost from Labcold. Please e-mail [email protected].
Conrm buttonSlot for SD card
When you insert your Labcold SD card in to the slot in the front of the controller the display
will show load. Pressing the conrm button will upload all data stored for up to 13 months
to the card. When this process has been completed the display will show done and the card
can be removed. The card can then be inserted in an SD reader, connected to any PC or Mac
and will download the data as a CSV le, a format compatible with Microsoft® Excel or other
spreadsheet applications. Full instructions will be sent with the card.
Using the Labcold SD card
Only Labcold SD cards will work
with Labcold Fridges
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Min/MaxTemperature Recording
The DH Green Book Chapter 3 recommends that: ‘temperatures in the refrigerator must be
monitored and recorded at least once each working day, and documented on a chart for
recording temperatures’.
Your Labcold pharmacy refrigerator records the maximum high and minimum low
temperatures when connected to mains electricity (if batteries are tted, it will record when
not connected). This information is stored until the fridge is reset.
This information can be accessed if you press the ‘Hi/Lo’button and release. The display will
show Hi and then the highest temperature recorded since the last reset, then Lo and display
the lowest temperature.
Min/Max Temperature Reset
Once you have taken the temperatures for the day it is important that you reset the fridge.
This is because the refrigerator will always display the high and low temperature since the
last temperature reset. The refrigerator does not automatically reset.
To reset the minimum/maximum temperature press the ‘Hi/Lo’ button and hold. An alarm
will sound and the current high and low temperatures will be displayed as above. Keeping
your nger on the button, the display will then change to ash Hi Lo then revert to normal
operation. This means you have successfully reset the minimum/maximum temperature
display and the previous high and low temperatures have been deleted.
Insert card printed side up Remove card when the
display reads done

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Caring For Your Fridge
As with all refrigerators, your Labcold pharmacy and vaccine fridge, although designed to
provide you with many years of fault free service, will perform better if attention is paid to
the loading of the fridge and it is regularly cleaned and defrosted.
Loading
In order to ensure even temperature distribution throughout your refrigerator it is important
that :
• The fridge is not overloaded. It is recommended the fridge is only partially lled (around
50%) and even at maximum stock level the content should not exceed two thirds (66%)
of the fridges capacity.
• The contents are not packed too closely together.
• The contents do no touch the wall or the bottom of the fridge and are stored away from
the fan.
• When loading new stock in to the fridge, ensure product with the earliest expiry date
are at the front and used rst.
• After restocking the fridge, check the temperature 10 minutes later to ensure that the
fridge is cooling down, running satisfactorily and is not overstocked.
Cleaning
Defrosting
It is recommended that your fridge is cleaned on a regular basis
It is essential that you unplug the refrigerator from the mains and transfer the
contents where they can be stored and monitored at the correct temperatures before
cleaning
When cleaning you should:
• Remove the shelves and clean with weak soapy water. Do not use strong detergents
or bleach
• Wipe the inside of the fridge in the same solution and dry with a soft cloth. Take care
to avoid the light tting and ensure that the drain hole at the back of the fridge is
clear of debris
• Wipe the door seal with a damp cloth. Do not use strong detergents or bleach
• Gently remove the dust on the back of the fridge. Take care not to damage the pipes
Although your Labcold fridge features automatic o-cycle defrosting, it is recommended
that it is defrosted manually if there is a build up of ice. This can happen in times of high
humidity, if the door has been opened for a long time, it is overstocked or the ambient
temperature is high.
It is essential that you unplug the refrigerator from the mains and transfer the
contents where they can be stored and monitored at the correct temperatures before
defrosting
To defrost you should:
• Leave unplugged with the door open for at least 6 hours at room temperature or until
any ice is melted. Do not use a sharp implement to remove ice as this will damage
the coating of the fridge
• Dry thoroughly and remove any surplus water before returning to use
• Leave cooling for at least 6 hours before reloading with vaccines or pharmaceuticals
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Door Lock
Your Labcold pharmacy and vaccine fridge is tted with a door lock with 2 keys. To lock,
push the key in gently and twist 90o to the left, to unlock twist 90o to the right. The key can be
safely removed from both the locked and unlocked positions.
Keys should not be left in the lock as they protrude from the fridge. They could cause
a health and safety hazard or could be knocked, which may damage the lock. Keys and
locks are only covered for 90 days under the Labcold warranty
Error Codes
The display on your fridge is designed to display error codes. If you see one it is because the
controller, which performs continuous diagnostic system checks, has detected a problem.
Most require immediate action.
batt - this means that the batteries
need changing. It will only display if
batteries are tted and you can still use
the fridge safely
Po - when this displays it means
there is or has been a power failure. If
batteries are tted this will display even
if the mains power is o
Start Error - when this displays it
means there is a total system failure. Do
not use the fridge, remove contents.
Please contact your retailer
NTC - when this displays it means that
the temperature probe has failed. Do
not use the fridge, remove contents.
Please contact your retailer
If, when the fridge is rst plugged in the display shows test or it continually displays the
numbers 01,02,05,10 or 15 (with no decimal point) or the display does not change to an
alarm state or show a temperature value after a few minutes, there is a system failure. Do
not use the fridge, contact your retailer.
If the display is blank it means either that the controller is not working correctly or the fridge
is not getting power. You can check this. If the light comes on when the door is opened and
you can hear the fridge working and it feels cold inside it means the display may be faulty. If
the light does not come on and the fridge does not feel cold do not use the fridge, please
remove contents and contact your retailer.

Trouble Shooting
My refrigerator is not working?
• Check that the fridge is plugged in and the plug socket is turned on
• Try another appliance in the power socket. If this appliance works but your fridge
doesn’t, please contact your retailer
There is water in my fridge
As part of the automatic o cycle defrost, ice is melted and runs in to the drain hole at the
back of the fridge. If this is blocked, water will remain inside the fridge. Please check and clear
the drain hole so water can run away freely.
The sides of my fridge are hot
The models RLDF0110 and RLDF0210 have the condenser in the side wall of the refrigerator
so the units can be wall mounted. This gives out heat as part of normal operation and is
nothing to worry about.
My fridge is making a gurgling noise
All Labcold refrigerators work by evaporating an environmentally friendly gas. This is what
causes the back of the refrigerator to get cold, and as part of this process the gas has to turn
back in to liquid. This is why sometimes you will hear liquid sounds coming from the fridge.
There is condensation on the glass door of my fridge
If the fridge door is left open too long, or the fridge is over full, or is working in a high
ambient temperature or humid conditions, condensation may form. This is a normal part
of the refrigeration process and as long as the temperatures remain in range, is nothing to
worry about.
There is ice in my fridge
This can occur for a variety of reasons:
• The room is too warm or even damp
• The temperature is set too low - please check the set point by pushing the set button.
Please contact the Labcold service team if the set point is too low (i.e below 3oC).
• The door is left open too long
The fridge is rocking
This is because the refrigerator is not on a level surface. Check that the feet have been
adjusted so the top of the fridge is level and the refrigerator is standing on a hard surface.
How do I check the set point?
All Labcold pharmacy refrigerators have a factory set point of 5oC. This is the manufacturers
recommend temperature for the storing of vaccines. If you press the set button on the front
it will show the temperature the fridge is set to. Should you wish to change the set point
please contact the Labcold service team at [email protected].
There is water at the back of the fridge
Your Labcold refrigerator automatically defrosts. This means that any ice is melted and runs
through the drain hole to the condensate removal tray at the back of the fridge. Due to the
heat produced by the fridge motor this should evaporate but may occasionally cause water
to be observed in the tray. This is perfectly normal and is nothing to worry about.
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Useful Information
Your Labcold refrigerator comes complete with a one years parts and labour warranty.
However, if you register your refrigerator you will be entitled to a 5 year warranty and will
be sent a free SD card for 24 hour temperature logging.*
To register your warranty, please complete the enclosed warranty form or visit our web site
at www.labcold.com, click on the‘Register your warranty tab’and follow the instructions.
Full warranty terms and conditions can also be viewed and downloaded from the Labcold
website.
In the unlikely event that there is a problem with your refrigerator, you should contact your
retailer in the rst instance. If you bought your fridge directly from Labcold you should
contact our service team on: 0870 300 1002 or E-mail them at [email protected]om
When you register your warranty or want to report a performance issue you will need to have
the following information to hand. Please ll this in as soon as you get your fridge so we can
help you as quickly as possible in the event of a problem.
Model Number
Serial Number
Retailer
Date Purchased
the professional choice for medical
and scientic refrigeration...
Labcold Ltd,The Loddon Centre,Wade Rd, Basingstoke, RG24 8FL, UK 0870 300 1010
* 5 year warranty and free SD card available to UK customers only. Outside the UK, warranty is limited to one
year parts only .SD cards are available only as a chargeable extra.
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