Thermo Scientific 310 Series User manual

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User Manual
Forma Direct Heat CO2 Incubator
Model 310 Series
Operatign and Maintenance Manual 7010310 Rev. 16

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Model CO2 Sensor* Voltage**
310 T/C 115
311 T/C 230
320 IR 115
321 IR 230
350† T/C 115
351† T/C 230
360† IR 115
361† IR 230
* T/C is a thermal conductivity sensor.
IR is an infrared sensor.
** All units are 50/60 Hz.
† Copper interior
MANUAL NUMBER 7010310
16 31343/IN-4592 10/22/14 New magnetic door switch (exploded drawing, electrical schematics) RoHS ccs
15 29174/IN-4469 3/21/14 Solenoid change - update 203 drawing and schematics (pgs 8-5 & 9-1 to 9-3) ccs
14 30649/IN-4446 1/28/14 Updated electrical schematics - display board ccs
13 29704/IN-4310 3/29/13 Changed wingnut in blower assembly to hex nut (310-202-1-D) ccs
12 28116/IN-4201 5/29/12 Chg’d harness from 190522 to 1900089 - pg 8-6 ccs
11 27990/IN-4179 5/3/12 Added Intended Use to pg ii, updated Specs uniformity to 0.3°C from 0.2 ccs
10 27292/IN-4073 9/28/11 Switcher from 400199 to 400201 kit - pg 8-1 ccs
-- -- 7/13/10 Re-installed “Specs are based on...” on Specification page. Unintentional removal ccs

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Contains Parts and Assemblies
Susceptible to Damage by
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
CAUTION
Important Read this instruction manual. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual
may result in damage to the unit, injury to operating personnel, and poor equipment performance. s
Warning If this unit is not used in the manner specified in this operating manual, the protection provided by
the equipment design may be impaired. s
Intended Use: The 310 Series Direct Heat Incubators are designed to maintain an optimal environment for
the incubation of tissue and cell samples. These models are designed to maintain temperature and Carbon
Dioxide levels as set by the operator as well as monitoring chamber relative humidity. CO2 is controlled using
either a thermo conductivity cell, or an infra-red sensor. T
The incubators are approved for general purpose use as a Microbiological Incubator (21 CFR 866.2540) and
are also approved use in assisted reproductive procedures for the incubation of ova and embryos (21 CFR
884.6120).
Non-intended Use: The 310 Series Direct Heat Incubators are not intended for use where electrical or physical
contact with the patient is established.
These incubators are not intended to be operated in potentially explosive environments and are not intended
for use with flammable materials.
Caution All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel. s
Material in this manual is for information purposes only. The contents and the product it describes are subject
to change without notice. Thermo Fisher Scientific makes no representations or warranties with respect to this
manual. In no event shall Thermo be held liable for any damages, direct or incidental, arising out of or related
to the use of this manual.
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Important operating and/or maintenance instructions. Read the accompanying text carefully.
Potential electrical hazards. Only qualified persons should perform procedures associated with this
symbol.
Equipment being maintained or serviced must be turned off and locked off to prevent possible injury.
Hot surface(s) present which may cause burns to unprotected skin, or to materials which may be
damaged by elevated temperatures.
Marking of electrical and electronic equipment, which applies to electrical and electronic equipment
falling under the Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE) and the equipment that has been put on the market
after 13 August 2005.
This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC. It is marked with the WEEE symbol. Thermo Fisher
Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling/disposal companies in each EU Member State
European Country, and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them. Further
information on Thermo’s compliance with this directive, the recyclers in your country and
information on Thermo Scientific products will be available at www.thermo.com.
4Always use the proper protective equipment (clothing, gloves, goggles, etc.)
4Always dissipate extreme cold or heat and wear protective clothing.
4Always follow good hygiene practices.
4Each individual is responsible for his or her own safety.

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Warranty Notes
Information You Should Know Before Requesting Warranty Service
•Locate themodel and serial numbers.Aserial tag is located on the unit itself.
•For equipment service or maintenance, or with technical or special application inquiries, contact Technical
Services at 1-800-438-4851 or 1-740-373-4763 (USA and Canada). Outside the USA, contact your local
distributor.
Repairs NOT Covered Under Warranty
•Calibration of control parameters.Nominal calibrations are performed at the factory; typically ±1°C for
temperature, ±1% for gases, and ±5% for humidity. Our service personnel can provide precise calibrations as
abillable service at your location. Calibration after awarranty repair is covered under the warranty.
•Damage resulting from use of improper quality water, chemicals or cleaning agents detrimental to
equipment materials.
•Service calls for improper installation or operating instructions. Corrections to any of the following
are billable services:
1) electrical service connection
2) tubing connections
3) gas regulators
4) gas tanks
5) unit leveling
6) room ventilation
7) adverse ambient temperature fluctuations
8) any repair external to the unit
•Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or improper
installation.
•Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized unit modifications.
•Any labor costs other than that specified during theparts and labor warranty period, which may
include additional warranty on CO2sensors, blower motors, water jackets, etc.

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Installation and Start-Up ......................................1-1
Control Panel Keys, Displays & Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Keypad Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Installing the Incubator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Incubator Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
Calibration ..................................................2-1
Calibrating the Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Calibrating the T/C CO2System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Calibrating the Infrared CO2System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Calibrating Relative Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Configuration ................................................3-1
Turn the Audible Alarm ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Set an Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Set a Low Temp Alarm Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Enable the Low Temp Alarm to Trip Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Set a Low CO2Alarm Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Setting a High CO2Alarm Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Enable CO2Alarms to Trip Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Set New Zero Number for T/C CO2Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Set New Span Number for T/C CO2Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Set a Low RH Alarm Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Enable RH Alarms to Trip Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Enable Temp/RH to be Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Select Primary Tank w/ Gas Guard Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Disable the Gas Guard System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Communications Address for RS485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Alarms ......................................................4-1
Temp Control Failure Alarm TMP CNTR ERR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Sensor Fault Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
CO2 SNSR ERR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
IR AUTOZ ERR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
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Section 2
Section 3
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Routine Maintenance .........................................5-1
Disinfecting the Incubator Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Cleaning the Cabinet Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Cleaning the Glass Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Cleaning the Humidity Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Reversing the Door Swing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
HEPA Filter (Factory Installed Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Replacing the Power Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Major Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Electronics Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Replacing the Sample Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
FactoryOptions ..............................................6-1
Connect Remote Alarm Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Connect RS485 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Connecting the Analog Output Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
CO2Gas Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
Humidity Readout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
Uninterruptible Power Supply Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Specifications ...............................................7-1
Spare Parts ..................................................8-1
Electrical Schematics ........................................9-1
WarrantyInformation ........................................10-1
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Section 5
Section 6
Section 8
Section 7
Section 9
Section 10

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Section 1 Installation and Start-Up
Incubator components are described below.
Figure 1-1.Model 310 Series Direct Heat Incubator
• Outer Door - Reversible to opposite swing, see Section 5
• Inner Door - Reversible to opposite swing, see Section 5
• Chamber Gas Sample Port - Used for sampling chamber CO2content
using a FYRITE or similar instrument.
• Main Power Switch
• Control Panel - Keypad, Displays and indicators (See Figure 1-2)
• Leveling Legs - Used to level the unit
Note The incubators are stackable. Information follows. s