Thermo Scientific BF51842C User manual

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Chapter 1 Safety Notes
Basic Operating Precautions ............................................................................................. 1-1
Safety Consideration. ........................................................................................................ 1-2
Warranty. ........................................................................................................................... 1-3
Material Safety Data Sheet................................................................................................ 1-3
Explanation of Safety Information and Symbols................................................................ 1-8
Additional Symbols for Safety Information......................................................................... 1-9
Standards and Directives................................................................................................. 1-10
Chapter 2 Introduction
Feature and Benefits ......................................................................................................... 2-1
Specifications..................................................................................................................... 2-2
Chapter 3 Pre-Installation
Unpacking.......................................................................................................................... 3-1
Operating Conditions......................................................................................................... 3-1
Atmosphere Systems......................................................................................................... 3-1
Chapter 4 Installation
Location............................................................................................................................. 4-1
Wiring................................................................................................................................. 4-1
Gas Inlet Tube. .................................................................................................................. 4-3
Inert Gas Tubing................................................................................................................ 4-4
Important Guidelines for Ashing Applications.................................................................... 4-4
Hearth Plate Information.................................................................................................... 4-5
Shelf Installations in the Box Furnaces....................................................................................... 4-6
Chapter 5 Operation
Initial Start-up..................................................................................................................... 5-1
Vent. .................................................................................................................................. 5-1
Atmosphere Port................................................................................................................ 5-1
Flow Meter Option. ............................................................................................................ 5-2
Programming the UP550 Controller................................................................................... 5-2
Chapter 6 Operation - UT150 Controller
UP150 Controller Overview. .............................................................................................. 6-2
Single Setpoint Operation.................................................................................................. 6-4
Programming Operation:Entering a Program. ................................................................... 6-6
Using the Hold Function. .................................................................................................6-11
Using the Advance Function............................................................................................ 6-11
Auto Tuning the Controller............................................................................................... 6-12
Temperature Offset Procedure........................................................................................ 6-13
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Changing Temperature Scale Between Celsius and Fahrenheit..................................... 6-14
Chapter 7 Excess Temperature Option-UP550 (“P”Models)
UP550 Controller. .............................................................................................................. 7-1
Program Mode Operation.................................................................................................. 7-2
Local Mode Operation. ...................................................................................................... 7-3
Chapter 8 Excess Temperature Option (“B” Models)
Control Display. ................................................................................................................. 8-1
Excess Temperature Option Features............................................................................... 8-1
Exceeded Temperature Duration Timer...................................................................... 8-1
Peak Exceeded Temperature...................................................................................... 8-1
Operating Parameters. ...................................................................................................... 8-1
Excess Temperature Setpoint..................................................................................... 8-2
Hysteresis.................................................................................................................... 8-2
Excess Temperature Controller Operation. ....................................................................... 8-2
Chapter 9 Communication Option
Cable Installation. .............................................................................................................. 9-1
UT150 Communications Setup Parameters ...................................................................... 9-1
Software Installation. ......................................................................................................... 9-2
Communications Test........................................................................................................ 9-3
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................. 9-3
Decimal Point Adjustment.................................................................................................. 9-4
Addresses for Multiple Controllers..................................................................................... 9-4
Chapter 10 Maintenance
General Maintenance. ..................................................................................................... 10-1
Heating Elements. ........................................................................................................... 10-2
Heating Unit Replacement............................................................................................... 10-2
Thermocouple (T/C) Repalcement. ................................................................................. 10-3
Solid State Relay (SSR) Replacement............................................................................ 10-5
Door Insulation Replacemen. .......................................................................................... 10-5
Right Hand Door Conversion........................................................................................... 10-7
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 11-1
Chapter 12 Replacement Parts....................................................................................................... 12-1
Chapter 13 Pre-Installation.............................................................................................................. 13-1
Chapter 14 Spare Parts and Accessories...................................................................................... 14-1
Chapter 15 Device Log ................................................................................................................... .15-1
Chapter 16 Contact .......................................................................................................................... 16-1

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Figure 1 BF51842 Laboratory Box Furnace ................................................................................2-1
Figure 2 Thermocouple ...............................................................................................................4-2
Figure 3 Gas Inlet Tube Assembly. .............................................................................................4-3
Figure 4 Inert Gas Tubing............................................................................................................4-4
Figure 5 Hearth Plate Ripped......................................................................................................4-4
Figure 6 BF51731 and BF51732 Chamber Showing Shelf Groove.............................................4-4
Figure 7 BF51841 and BF51842 Chamber Showing Shelf Groove.............................................4-5
Figure 8 UT150 Control Panel.....................................................................................................6-1
Figure 9 Ramp and Dwell Graph.................................................................................................6-9
Figure 10 Heating Unit Replacement ............................................................................................10-4
Figure 11 Thermocouple ...............................................................................................................10-5
Figure 12 Door Insulation ..............................................................................................................10-6
Figure 13 Door Insulation Replacement........................................................................................10-7
Figure 14 Door Hinge (Sheet 1/2) .................................................................................................10-8
Figure 15 Door Hinge (Sheet 2/2) .................................................................................................10-9
Figure 16 Wiring Diagram..............................................................................................................12-5
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Safety Notes
Basic Operating Precautions
These operating instructions describe 1200 °C Box Furnaces.
1200 °C Box Furnaces have been manufactured to the latest state of the art and
have been tested thoroughly for flawless functioning prior to shipping. However,
the Box may present potential hazards, particularly if it is operated by inadequately
trained personnel or if it is not used in accordance with the intended purpose.
Therefore, the following must be observed for the sake of accident prevention:
• 1200 °C Box Furnaces must be operated by adequately trained and authorized
professional personnel.
• 1200 °C Box Furnaces must not be operated unless these operating
instructions have been fully read and understood.
• The present operating instructions, applicable safety data sheets, plant
hygiene guidelines and the corresponding technical rules issued by the
operator shall be used to create written procedures targeted at personnel
working with the subject matter device, detailing:
• The decontamination measures to be employed for the Box Furnace and
the accessories used with it,
• The safety precautions to be taken when processing specific agents.
• The measures to be taken in case of accidents.
• Repair work on the Box must be carried out only by trained and authorized
expert personnel.
• The contents of these operating instructions are subject to change at any time
without further notice.
• Concerning translations into foreign languages, the English version of these
operating instructions is binding.
• Keep these operating instructions close to the incubator so that safety instruc-
tions and important information are always accessible.
• Should you encounter problems that are not detailed adequately in these
operating instructions, please contact Thermo Fisher scientific immediately for
your own safety.

Safety Notes
Safety Considerations
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Safety Considerations
Do not modify or use equipment in a manner other than expressly
intended. Modification of equipment other than that for which it is
explicitly designed could cause severe injury or death. Any
customer after-market retrofit violates the warranty of the
equipment.
Do not modify or disconnect any safety features provided.
Disconnection of the unit safety features could allow the unit to
become overheated and start on fire, causing personal injury or
death, product and property damage.
Do not use components or materials not specifically designed for
this equipment. Failure to comply with this precaution could result
in damage to equipment used or the furnace and may create an
overheat situation. Also, do not use anything other than OEM
exact replacement equipment and parts. Not using OEM
replacement parts could cause faulty. Instrumentation readings,
inoperable equipment, or temperature overshoot. Both situations
may cause personal injury or death, product, and property
damage.
Before using, user shall determine the suitability and integrity of
the product for the intended use and that the unit has not been
altered in any way. Misapplication may compromise the safety of
the end user or the life of the product.
This product contains refractory ceramic fiber which can result in
the following:
• May be irritating to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
• May be harmful if inhaled.
• May contain or form cristobalite (crystalline silica) with use at
high temperature (above 871 °C) which can cause severe
respiratory disease.
• Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory
animals. Animal studies to date are inconclusive. No human
exposure studies with this product have been reported.

Safety Notes
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Warranty
Thermo Fisher Scientific warrants the operational safety and functions of the
Laboratory Box Furnaces only under the condition that:
• The Laboratory Box is operated and serviced exclusively in accordance with its
intended purpose and as described in these operating instructions,
• The Laboratory Box is not modified,
• Only original spare parts and accessories that have been approved by Thermo
Scientific are used (third-party spares without Thermo Scientific approval void
the limited warranty),
• Inspections and maintenance are performed at the specified intervals,
• An operation verification test is performed after each repair activity.
The warranty is valid from the date of delivery of the Laboratory Box to the
customer.
Material Safety Data Sheet
Lindberg/Blue M, A Unit of General Signal Moldatherm
®
Insulation Material Safety Data
Sheet
Before maintaining this equipment, read the applicable MSDS
(Material Safety Data Sheets) in the safety notes of this manual.
Manufacturer: Lindberg/Blue M, A Unit of General Sig-
nal
Address: 275 Aiken Road
Asheville NC 28804
Telephone: [phone]
Revision Date November 6,1992 Replaces
MSDS dated: August 14,1987
Completed by: Lindberd/Blue M Unit Environmental,
Safety, and Health Department

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Material Safety Data Sheet
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I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
II.PRODUCT COMPOSITION
III. PHYSICAL DATA
IV.FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
V. HEALTH HAZARDS
Trade Name: Moldatherm II
®
Insulation (Also known as Moldatherm
®
Insulation)
Synonyms: Refractory Ceramic Fibers (RCFs); Ceramic Fiber; Man-Made Vitreous
Fibers (MMVF); Mullite; High Alumina Ceramic Fiber
Chemical Family: Vitreous Aluminosilicate Fibers
Molecular For-
mula: AI
2
O
3
* SiO
2
Component CAS No. Percent (%) Exposure Limits (8 hr. TWA)
Aluminosilicate NA -Mixture 79 to 99 1.0 fibers/cc*"
Silica, amorphous 7631 -86-9 1 to 21 10 mg/m
3
ACGIH/TLV
6 mg/m
3
OSHA/PEL
Remaining components not determined hazardous and for other components present at less than 1.0%
(0.1% for carcincgens).
** NOTE: No OSHA or ACGlH exposure limits have been established for this material. The user is advised to
follow the Lindberg/Blue M Recommended Exposure Limit (REL). (See Section VII. Personal Protective
Equipment).
Moldatherm insulation will partially convert to cristobalite (CAS No. 14464-46-I), a form of crystalline silica, at
operating temperatures at or above 1800 °F. The rate and percentage of conversion to cristobalite is time and
temperature dependent. (See Section X. Special Precautions/Supplemental Information.) Cristobalite has an
OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) and ACGlH threshold limit value (TLV) of 0.05 mg/m3 (respirable
dust).
Boiling Point: NA Vapor Pressure: NA Vapor Density: NA
Evaporation Rate: NA % Volatile: NA Water Solubility (%): Nil
Melting Point: Greater than 3000 °F Odor/Physical Description: White, odorless solid
Flash Point: NA NA Flammable Limits (LEL & UEL): NA
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: None None Extinguishing Media: NA
Fire Fighting Procedures: Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding fire.