THE ILR
One of the most important links in the cold-chain is Ice
Lining Refrigerator (ILR). This is a unit which operates
on the principle of vapour compression system,
similar to any conventional compressor type
refrigerator operating on 1 15 or 230 volts, A.C. mains
supply. However, the ILR has top opening door to
prevent loss of cold air during door opening.
ICE LINING
The Icelined Refrigerator and Freezer has a icebank
inside the cabinet. The ice bank consists of frozen
icepacks during its operation. During periods of
power failure and load procedures, the ice bank acts
as cold storage to protect the vaccines. The ice bank
keep the temperature is not above +8°C for 30 hours.
HOLD OVER TIME
In case of power failure this unit is capable to hold the
temperature (if all the ice-packs are installed) inside
the Refrigeration compartment between 2 and 8°C
under following conditions.
Ambient temperature: Minimum hold over:
32°C 30 hours
43°C 20 hours
POWER SUPPLY
The ILR is fitted with heavy duty compressor which
requires low starting current and can also operate
within a range of voltage variations.
E.g. if the normal operating voltage is 230 volts, 50
Hz., A.C., it can work even when the supply voltage
occasionally go as low as 150 volts or as high as
280 volts.
THERMOMETER
To enable to measure the temperature inside the
cabinet without opening the lid, a thermometer is
provided with its dial on the front side. This makes
monitoring of the vaccine temperature easy.
LOCKING SYSTEM
The ILR is equipped with a lock, operated with a
key.
POWER-SUPPLY ARRANGEMENT
For smooth functioning of the ILR it is advisable to
connect the same to a 15 Amps power plug socket
outlet, wired from the mains with PVC insulated
cables of minimum 2.5 mm section of Aluminium
(see also page 5 under `Installation'). The larger
size of the plug and socket decreases the contact
resistance which in turn reduces voltage drop and
provides an easy path for the current.
Safety of the personnel and the equipments can not
be guaranteed unless the earth wire (green/yellow)
of the cord is really earthed. It is advisable to have
the earth connections to the socket checked by a
competent electrician.
VOLTAGE STABILIZER
Though the ILR is capable of operating within a
wide range of voltage variations, for extra safety one
separate Automatic Voltage Stabilizer should be
used with it.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
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