Thermo Scientific 8000DH Series Operating instructions

User Manual
Series 8000DH
CO2Incubator
Direct Heat with Sterilization Cycle
Operating and Maintenance Manuals 7013540 Rev. 4

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Model Sensor* Voltage**
3540 T/C 115
3541 T/C 230
3542 IR 115
3543 IR 230
*T/C is a thermal conductivity sensor.
IR is an infra-red sensor.
**All units are 50/60 Hz.
MANUAL NUMBER 7013540
4 31343/IN-4592 10/22/14 New magnetic door switch (parts list, expl dwg, elec schematics) RoHS ccs
3 29174/IN-4469 3/5/14 Updated solenoid - pgs 8-5 & 9-1 through 9-3 ccs
2 30384/IN-4435 1/7/14 Added SRO ext door part number 1900567 to parts list ccs
1 24851, 24849/IN-3971 1/7/10 CO2 valve connection inlet & inner door switch kits-parts list & drawing 370-200-5 ccs
0 25694/IN-3954 10/26/09 Release level 2 - added spring rod kit (pg. 1-7) 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
Caution All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel. s
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Warning If the incubator is not used in the manner specified in this operating manual, the protection provided
by the equipment design may be impaired. s
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4Always dissipate extreme cold or heat and wear protective clothing.
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Warranty Notes
Information You Should Know Before Requesting Warranty Service
•Locate the model and serial numbers.Aserial tag is located on the unit itself.
•For equipment service or maintenance, or with technical or special application inquiries, contact your local
distributor.
Repairs NOT Covered Under Warranty
•Calibration of control parameters.Nominal calibrations are performed at the factory; typically ±1°Cfor
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 the parts and labor warranty period, which may
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Installation and Start-Up ......................................1-1
Keypad Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Installing the Incubator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Stacking the Incubators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Preliminary Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Duct Sheets and Shelf Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Access Port Filter & CO2 Sensor Cover Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Air Sample Filter Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
HEPA Filter Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
Leveling the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
Electrical Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
Filling the Humidity Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
Connecting the CO2 Gas Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12
Incubator Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Calibration ..................................................2-1
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Thermal Conductivity CO2 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Infrared CO2 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Relative Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
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Configuration ................................................3-1
Turn Audible Alarm ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
New HEPA Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Set REPLACE HEPA filter reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Set Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Enable Low Temp Alarm to Trip Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Set Low Temp Alarm Limit (tracking alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Set High CO2 Alarm Limit (tracking alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Set Low CO2 Alarm Limit (tracking alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Set New Zero Number for T/C CO2 Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Enable CO2 Alarms to Trip Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Setting a Low RH Alarm Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Set New Span Number for T/C CO2 Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Enabling Temp/RH to be Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Enable RH Alarms to Trip Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Alarms ......................................................4-1
Sensor Fault Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Temp Controller Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
TMP CNTR ERR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Routine Maintenance .........................................5-1
Clean Cabinet Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Replace Power Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
HEPA Filter Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Clean Glass Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Clean Humidity Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Replace Air Sample Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Electronics Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Sterilization Cycle ..........................................5-6
Sterilization Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
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Section 3
Section 4
Section 5

Factory Options ..............................................6-1
Remote Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Humidity Readout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Specifications ...............................................7-1
Spare Parts ..................................................8-1
Exploded Part Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-2
Electrical Schematics ........................................9-1
Warranty Information ........................................10-1
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Section 6
Section 8
Section 7
Section 9
Section 10