Thermo Scientific TSX Series Owner's manual

-30°C Plasma Freezers
TSX Series
Installation and Operation
327933H01 Rev. G February 2021
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 Read this instruction manual. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual can result
in damage to the unit, injury to operating personnel, and poor equipment performance.
 All internal adjustments and maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel.
Material in this manual is for informational 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.
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For your future reference and when contacting the factory, please have the following information readily
available. It can be found on the dataplate attached to your unit.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
The following information, if available, is helpful for contacting the factory.
Date Purchased:
Purchase order number:
Source of Purchase:
(manufacturer or specific agent/rep organization)

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Models .......................................................................................1
Safety Precautions....................................................................2
Unpacking.................................................................................5
Packing List ..............................................................................6
General Recommendations .....................................................7
Temperature Monitoring ......................................................7
Intended Use ........................................................................7
Operating Standards ...............................................................8
Unit Specifications ...............................................................9
Installation..............................................................................10
Location .............................................................................10
Wiring ................................................................................14
Shelves ...............................................................................15
Drawers ..............................................................................15
Baskets ...............................................................................19
Temperature Sensor Bottles ...............................................20
Door Operation ..................................................................20
Remote Alarm (Optional) ..................................................21
Final Checks .......................................................................22
Startup ....................................................................................23
Initial Startup ......................................................................23
Product Loading and Unloading Guidelines...................... 23
Operation................................................................................25
Control Panel ......................................................................25
Display Functions ..............................................................27
Programming Functions .....................................................28
Service Parameters .............................................................28
Temperature Settings .........................................................31
Alarms ................................................................................31
Chart Recorder .....................................................................33
Set Up and Operation .........................................................33
Changing Chart Paper ........................................................ 34
Power Supply .....................................................................34
Calibration and Adjustments ..............................................35
Temperature Transmitter (Optional) ..................................36
Powered Temperature Transmitter .....................................36
Unpowered Temperature Transmitter ................................36
Maintenance ...........................................................................37
Cleaning the Cabinet Interior .............................................37

Table of Contents
Cleaning the Condenser Filter............................................ 37
Cleaning the Condenser .....................................................37
Automatic Defrost ..............................................................38
Gasket Maintenance ...........................................................38
Alarm Battery Maintenance ............................................... 38
Preparation for storage .......................................................38
Troubleshooting .....................................................................39
End of Life Care.....................................................................41
Warranty ................................................................................42

Models
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1 Models The table below shows the units covered in this operation and installation
manual by model number. Refer to Section 6.1 for details on the voltage
specifications for the various models.
Table 1. Applicable Models
Unit Model (*) Energy Star
Model (*)
Thermo Scientific - TSX1230L* V/Y/Z A/D
Thermo Scientific - TSX2330L* V/Y/Z A/D
Thermo Scientific - TSX3030L* V/Y/Z A/D
Thermo Scientific - TSX5030L* V/Y/Z A/D

Safety Precautions
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2 Safety Precautions In this manual, the following symbols and conventions are used:
This symbol when used alone indicates important operating instructions which
reduce the risk of injury or poor performance of the unit.
WARNING: This symbol indicates potentially hazardous situations which,
if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: This symbol indicates situations where dangerous voltages
exist and potential for electrical shock is present.
WARNING: This symbol indicates potentially hazardous situations, which
if not avoided could result in fire.
CAUTION: This symbol, in the context of a CAUTION, indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor to
moderate injury or damage to the equipment.
CAUTION: This indicates a situation which may result in property
damage.
This symbol indicates surfaces which may become hot during use and may cause
a burn if touched with unprotected body parts.
Before installing, using or maintaining this product, please be sure to read the
manual and product warning labels carefully. Failure to follow these instructions
may cause the product to malfunction, which could result in injury or damage.
This symbol indicates possible pinch points which may cause personal injury.
The snowflake symbol indicates low temperatures and risk of frost bite. Do not
touch bare metal or samples with unprotected body parts.
This symbol indicates a need to use gloves during indicated procedures. If
performing decontamination procedures, use chemically resistant gloves.
This symbol indicates possible sharp points which may cause skin abrasion.

Safety Precautions
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Below are important safety precautions that apply to this product:
Use this product only in the way described in the product literature and in this
manual. Before using it, verify that this product is suitable for its intended use. If
the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Do not modify system components, especially the controller. Use OEM exact
replacement equipment or parts. Before use, confirm that the product has not
been altered in any way.
WARNING: Risk of Shock. Your unit must be properly grounded in
conformity with national and local electrical codes. Do not connect the unit
to overloaded power sources.
WARNING: Risk of Shock. Disconnect unit from all power sources before
cleaning, troubleshooting, or performing other maintenance on the product
or its controls.
WARNING: Risk of Fire. This unit is not for storage of flammable materials.
WARNING: Risk of Fire. This unit is charged with hydrocarbon refrigerants.
Only qualified service personnel should service this unit.
Unauthorized repair of your freezer will invalidate your warranty. Contact
Technical Service at 1-800-438-4851 for additional information.
WARNING: Risk of Fire. No equipment that uses an open flame should be
placed inside the unit. This will harm the unit, hamper functionality and
compromise your safety.
WARNING: Risk of Fire. Do not use any battery powered or
externally-powered equipment in the device.
CAUTION: Risk of Abrasion. Hidden sharp edges may be present on
drawers. Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (such as gloves)
while handling the drawers to avoid possible sharp points related injury.

Safety Precautions
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EMC Registration is done on this equipment for business use only. It may cause
interference when the product would be used in home.
사용자 안내문 이기기는 업무용 환경에서 사용할 목적으로 적합성평가를
받은 기기로서 가정용 환경에서 사용하는 경우 전파간섭의 우려가 있습니
다.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device. Class A covers devices for usage in all establishments other than
domestic and that are not directly connected to a low voltage power supply
network, which supplies domestic environment.
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

Unpacking
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3 Unpacking At the time of delivery, be sure to inspect the unit packaging for damage before
signing for the shipment. If packaging damage is present, request immediate
product inspection and file a claim with the carrier.
Note Packaging damage does not denote that unit damage exists.
If concealed damage is found (damage that is not apparent until the item has
been unpacked), stop further unpacking and save all packing for carrier’s
inspection. Make a written request for inspection to delivering carrier. This must
be done within 15 days after delivery. Then file a claim with the carrier.
Do not return goods to the manufacturer without written authorization.

Packing List
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4 Packing List Inside the freezer cabinet is a bag containing:
• Essential safety instructions, including translated versions
• Certificate of Conformance
• Warranty Card
• Safety Data Sheet for Glycerin
• Quick start guide
• Two control panel keys
• Two cabinet door keys
• Chart recorder pamphlet
• Extra chart recorder paper
If the unit was ordered with shelves, the bag will also include:
• Small bag with shelving clips
If specified on the order, the bag may also include:
• QC temperature graph and test log
• Calibration information
Other items with your unit include:
• Power Cord
• Anti-Tip Bracket Kit (See Section 7.1.2, Table 3 for applicable models)
• Baskets, Shelves or Drawers
• Thermal Bottles
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