Binder BF 53, BF 115-UL, BF 53-UL, BF 115, BF 240 Operating Manual

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Operating Manual

BF – Incubators with forced convection

with microprocessor temperature controller

Model Model version Art. No. BF 53 BF053-230V 9010-0235, 9110-0235 BF 53-UL BF053UL-120V 9010-0236, 9110-0236 BF 115 BF115-230V 9010-0237, 9110-0237 BF 115-UL BF115UL-120V 9010-0238, 9110-0238 BF 240 BF240-230V 9010-0239, 9110-0239 BF 240-UL BF240UL-120V 9010-0240, 9110-0240 BF 400 BF400-230V 9010-0241, 9110-0241 BF 400-UL BF400UL-120V 9010-0242, 9110-0242 BF 720 BF720-230V 9010-0243, 9110-0243 BF 720-UL BF720UL-120V 9010-0244, 9110-0244

BINDER GmbH

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Content

1. SAFETY .................................................................................................................. 4

1.1 Legal considerations ........................................................................................................................... 4

1.2 Structure of the safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 4

1.2.1 Signal word panel ........................................................................................................................... 4

1.2.2 Safety alert symbol ......................................................................................................................... 5

1.2.3 Pictograms ..................................................................................................................................... 5

1.2.4 Word message panel structure ...................................................................................................... 6

1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber ....................................................................... 6

1.4 Type plate ............................................................................................................................................ 7

1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chambers ................................................ 8

1.6 Intended use ...................................................................................................................................... 10

2. CHAMBER DESCRIPTION .................................................................................. 11

2.1 Chamber overview ............................................................................................................................ 11

3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND

INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 12

3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery................................................. 12

3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation ..................................................................................... 13

3.3 Storage .............................................................................................................................................. 13

3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions ................................................................................. 14

4. INSTALLATION OF THE EQUIPMENT ............................................................... 15

4.1 Electrical connection ......................................................................................................................... 15

4.2 Connection to a suction plant (optional) ............................................................................................ 16

5. START UP ............................................................................................................ 16

5.1 Turning on the chamber .................................................................................................................... 16

5.2 Heating operation display .................................................................................................................. 16

5.3 Air change ......................................................................................................................................... 17

6. CONTROLLER SETTING .................................................................................... 17

6.1 Display / entry of temperature and ventilation set-points (without ramp function) ............................. 17

6.2 Display / entry of temperature and ventilation set-points (with selected temperature ramp) ............ 18

6.3 Time functions: Continuous operation and Timer operation ............................................................. 19

6.3.1 Switching between Continuous operation and Timer operation ................................................... 20

6.3.2 Continuous operation ................................................................................................................... 20

6.3.3 Setting the timer values ................................................................................................................ 21

6.4 User level settings ............................................................................................................................. 22

6.4.1 Temperature unit change between degrees Celsius °C and degrees Fahrenheit °F .................. 23

6.4.2 Entering a temperature ramp ....................................................................................................... 23

6.4.3 Chamber addressing .................................................................................................................... 24

6.4.4 Selecting the timer function .......................................................................................................... 25

6.4.5 Setting the interface mode and, if appropriate, the printer interval .............................................. 26

6.5 Temperature programming example ................................................................................................. 27

6.6 General notes .................................................................................................................................... 27

7. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICE CLASS 3.1 (DIN 12880) .............................. 28

8. OPTIONS .............................................................................................................. 29

8.1 Disconnectable audible over-temperature alarm (option) ................................................................. 29

8.2 Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option) ............................................. 29

8.3 Data logger kits (option) .................................................................................................................... 30

8.4 Analog output for temperature (option) ............................................................................................. 30

8.5 Additional Pt100 temperature sensor (option) ................................................................................... 30

8.6 Water protected internal socket (option) ........................................................................................... 31

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9. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE ..................................................... 32

9.1 Maintenance intervals, service .......................................................................................................... 32

9.2 Cleaning and decontamination .......................................................................................................... 32

9.2.1 Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................... 33

9.2.2 Decontamination .......................................................................................................................... 34

9.3 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH ................................................................................. 35

10. DISPOSAL ............................................................................................................ 36

10.1 Disposal of the transport packing ...................................................................................................... 36

10.2 Decommissioning .............................................................................................................................. 36

10.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany .......................................................... 36

10.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of

Germany ............................................................................................................................................ 37

10.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU ............................................................... 38

11. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................... 39

12. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................ 40

12.1 Factory calibration and adjustment ................................................................................................... 40

12.2 Definition of usable volume ............................................................................................................... 40

12.3 Over current protection...................................................................................................................... 40

12.4 Technical data ................................................................................................................................... 41

12.5 Equipment and options (extract) ....................................................................................................... 42

12.6 Accessories and spare parts (extract)............................................................................................... 43

13. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ............................... 45

13.1 EU Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................................ 45

13.2 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “VDE Prüf- und Zertifizierungsinstitut” (Testing and

Certification Institute of the Association for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies)..... 47

14. PRODUCT REGISTRATION ................................................................................ 52

15. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ................................................ 53

15.1 For chambers located outside the USA and Canada ........................................................................ 53

15.2 For chambers located in the USA and Canada ................................................................................. 56

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Dear customer,

For the correct operation of the chambers, it is important that you read this operating manual completely and carefully and observe all instructions as indicated. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions may result in personal injury. It can also lead to damage to the chamber and/or poor equipment performance.

1. Safety

This operating manual is part of the components of delivery. Always keep it handy for reference. The device should only be operated by laboratory personnel especially trained for this purpose and familiar with all precautionary measures required for working in a laboratory. Observe the national regulations on minimum age of laboratory personnel. To avoid injuries and damage observe the safety instructions of the operating manual.

WARNING

Failure to observe the safety instructions.

Serious injuries and chamber damage.

 Observe the safety instructions in this operating manual

 Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the chambers.

1.1 Legal considerations

This operating manual is for informational purposes only. It contains information for installing, start-up, operation and maintenance of the product. Note: the contents and the product described are subject to change without notice.

Understanding and observing the instructions in this operating manual are prerequisites for hazard-free use and safety during operation and maintenance. In no event shall BINDER be held liable for any damages, direct or incidental arising out of or related to the use of this manual.

This operating manual cannot cover all conceivable applications. If you would like additional information, or if special problems arise that are not sufficiently addressed in this manual, please ask your dealer or contact us directly by phone at the number located on page one of this manual

Furthermore, we emphasize that the contents of this operating manual are not part of an earlier or existing agreement, description, or legal relationship, nor do they modify such a relationship. All obligations on the part of BINDER derive from the respective purchase contract, which also contains the entire and exclusively valid statement of warranty administration. The statements in this manual neither augment nor restrict the contractual warranty provisions.

1.2 Structure of the safety instructions

In this operating manual, the following safety definitions and symbols indicate dangerous situations following the harmonization of ISO 3864-2 and ANSI Z535.6.

1.2.1 Signal word panel

Depending on the probability of serious consequences, potential dangers are identified with a signal word, the corresponding safety color, and if appropriate, the safety alert symbol.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious (irreversible) injury.

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Warning signs

Electrical hazard

Hot surface

or chemical burns

Pollution Hazard

Mandatory action signs

instructions

plug

assistance

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious (irreversible) injury

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor (reversible) injury

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the product and/or its functions or of a property in its proximity.

1.2.2 Safety alert symbol

Use of the safety alert symbol indicates a risk of injury.

Observe all measures that are marked with the safety alert symbol in order to avoid death or injury.

1.2.3 Pictograms

Lifting hazard

Mandatory regulation

Risk of corrosion and /

Read operating

Explosive atmosphere

Harmful substances

Disconnect the power

Stability hazard

Biohazard

Lift with several persons

Lift with mechanical

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Environment protection Wear protective gloves

Wear safety goggles

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Prohibition signs

water

Pictograms (Warning signs)

Service label

Do NOT touch

Do NOT spray with

Information to be observed in order to ensure optimum function of the product.

1.2.4 Word message panel structure

Type / cause of hazard.

Possible consequences.

∅ Instruction how to avoid the hazard: prohibition

 Instruction how to avoid the hazard: mandatory action

Observe all other notes and information not necessarily emphasized in the same way, in order to avoid disruptions that could result in direct or indirect injury or property damage.

1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber

The following labels are located on the chamber:

Hot surface

• Inner glass door next to the glass

door handle

• On chamber rear next to the exhaust

duct

Read operating manual

• UL chambers: outer chamber door

• With optional interior socket: below

the interior socket

Keep safety labels complete and legible.

Replace safety labels that are no longer legible. Contact BINDER Service for these replacements.

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Indications of the type plate (example)

Information

BINDER

Manufacturer: BINDER GmbH

BF 115

Model designation

Incubator

Device name

Serial No.

00-00000

Serial no. of the chamber

Built

2015

Year of construction

212°F

IP protection

IP type of protection acc. to EN 60529

Temp. safety device

DIN 12880

Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN 12880

Class

3.1

Class of temperature safety device

Art. No.

9010-0237

Art. no. of the chamber

Project No.

---

Optional: Special application acc. to project no.

0,40 kW

Nominal power

1,8 A

Nominal current

230 V / 50 Hz

230 V / 60 Hz

1 N ~

Current type

With option internal socket: Nominal power: 0,90 kW

Nominal temp.

100 °C

0,40 kW / 1,8 A

With option internal socket:

212 °F

230 V / 50 Hz

Nominal power: 0,90 kW

IP protection

230 V / 60 Hz

Safety device

DIN 12880

1 N ~

Class

3.1

Art. No.

9010-0237

Project No. Built

2016

Incubator

BINDER GmbH

www.binder-world.com

BF 115

Serial No. 00-00000

Nominal temp.

100 °C

0,40 kW / 1,8 A

212 °F

230 V / 50 Hz

IP protection

230 V / 60 Hz

Safety device

DIN 12880

1 N ~

Class

3.1

Art. No.

9010-0237

Project No. Built

2016

Incubator

BINDER GmbH

www.binder-world.com

BF 115

Serial No. 00-00000

1.4 Type plate

The type plate is located on the chamber front behind the door, bottom left-hand.

Made in Germany

Im Mittleren Ösch 5 78532 Tuttlingen / Germany

Figure 1: Type plate (example: BF 115 regular chamber)

Made in Germany

Im Mittleren Ösch 5 78532 Tuttlingen / Germany

Figure 2: Type plate (example: BF 115 optional chamber)

Nominal temperature 100 °C

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Nominal temperature

Nominal voltage ± 10% at the indicated power frequency

With option internal socket: increased total nominal power

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Symbol on the type plate

Information

CE conformity marking

Electrical and electronic equipment manufactured / placed on the market in the EC after 13 August 2005 and to be disposed of in a separate collection according to directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

GS mark of conformity of the “VDE Prüf- und Zertifizierungsinstitut” (Testing and Certification Institute of the Association for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies

(UL chambers only)

The equipment is certified in the GOST R certification system of GOSTSTANDARD Russia.

The equipment is certified according to Customs Union Technical Regulation (CU TR) for Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan

The equipment is certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. according to standards UL 61010A-1, UL 61010A-2-10, CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1-92, and CSA C22.2 No. 1010.2.010-94.

1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chambers

With regard to operating the chambers and to the installation location, please observe the DGUV guidelines 213-850 on safe working in laboratories (formerly BGI/GUV-I 850-0, BGR/GUV-R 120 or ZH 1/119, issued by the employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany).

BINDER GmbH is only responsible for the safety features of the chamber provided skilled electricians or qualified personnel authorized by BINDER perform all maintenance and repair, and if components relating to chamber safety are replaced in the event of failure with original spare parts.

To operate the chamber, use only original BINDER accessories or accessories from third-party suppliers authorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk caused by using unauthorized accessories.

CAUTION

Danger of overheating.

Damage to the chamber.

∅ Do not install the chamber in unventilated recesses.

 Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.

Do not operate the chambers in hazardous locations.

DANGER

Explosion hazard.

Danger of death.

∅ Do NOT operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.

 KEEP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the chamber.

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The chambers do not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.

DANGER

Explosion hazard.

Danger of death.

∅ Do NOT introduce any substance into the chamber which is combustible or explosive at

working temperature.

∅ NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.

Any solvent contained in the charging material must not be explosive or inflammable. I.e., irrespective of the solvent concentration in the steam room, NO explosive mixture with air must form. The temperature inside the chamber must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material. Familiarize yourself with the physical and chemical properties of the charging material, as well as the contained moisture constituent and its behavior with the addition of heat energy.

Familiarize yourself with any potential health risks caused by the charging material, the contained moisture constituent or by reaction products that may arise during the temperature process. Take adequate measures to exclude such risks prior to putting the chamber into operation.

DANGER

Electrical hazard.

Danger of death.

∅ The chamber must NOT become wet during operation or maintenance.

The chambers were produced in accordance with VDE regulations and were routinely tested in accordance to VDE 0411-1 (IEC 61010-1).

During and shortly after operation, the temperature of the inner surfaces almost equals the set-point.

CAUTION

The glass doors, the glass door handles, the inner chamber, the exhaust duct, and the door gaskets will become hot during operation.

Danger of burning.

∅ Do NOT touch the glass doors, the inner surfaces, the exhaust duct, the door gaskets or

the charging material during operation.

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1.6 Intended use

The chambers are suitable for exact tempering of harmless materials and for drying and heat treatment of solid or pulverized charging material, as well as bulk material, using the supply of heat. Because of their precise temperature accuracy the chambers are especially useful for incubation of cultures at a standard temperature of 37 °C / 98.6 °F and for warm storage of liquids in containers.

A solvent content must not be explosive or flammable. A mixture of any component of the charging material with air must NOT be explosive. The operating temperature must lie below the flash point or below the sublimation point of the charging material. Any component of the charging material must NOT be able to release toxic gases

Other applications are not approved.

The chambers are not classified as medical devices as defined by the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC.

Do NOT use the chambers for drying processes when large quantities of vapor would form and result in condensation.

Due to the special demands of the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC, these ovens are not qualified for sterilization of medical devices as defined by the directive.

Observing the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance work (chap. 9) is part of the intended use.

WARNING: If customer should use a BINDER chamber running in non-supervised continuous operation, we strongly recommend in case of inclusion of irrecoverable specimen or samples to split such specimen or samples and store them in at least two chambers, if this is feasible.

The charging material shall not contain any corrosive ingredients that may damage the machine components. Such ingredients include in particular acids and halides. Any corrosive damage caused by such ingredients is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH.

The chambers do not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.

DANGER

Explosion or implosion hazard.

Danger of poisoning.

Danger of death.

∅ Do NOT introduce any substance combustible or explosive at working temperature into

the chamber, in particular no energy sources such as batteries or lithium-ion batteries.

∅ NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.

∅ Do NOT introduce any substance which could lead to release of toxic gases.

In case of foreseeable use of the device there is no risk for the user through the integration of the chamber into systems or by special environmental or operating conditions in the sense of EN 610101:2010. For this, the intended use of the chamber and all its connections must be observed.

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Switch ON/OFF for internal

Buzzer switch (with option

(6)

(9) (7)

(8)

(10)

(1)

2. Chamber description

BINDER incubators with forced convection BF are equipped with an electronic PID-controller with digital display. The temperature is indicated with an accuracy of a tenth of a degree.

The chambers are heated electrically and are ventilated by fan-assisted, forced-air circulation.

The APT.line™ preheating chamber system guarantees high level of spatial and time-based temperature precision, thanks to the direct and distributed air circulation into the interior. The fan supports exact attainment and maintenance of the desired temperature accuracy.

The chambers are regularly equipped with a temperature safety device according to DIN12880:2007 (chap. 7).

The inner chamber, the pre-heating chamber and the inside of the doors are all made of stainless steel V2A (German material no. 1.4301, US equivalent AISI 304). The housing is RAL 7035 powder-coated. All corners and edges are also completely coated.

All chamber functions are easy and comfortable to use thanks to their clear arrangement. Major features are easy cleaning of all chamber parts and avoidance of undesired contamination.

The chambers are equipped with a serial interface RS 422 for computer communication, e.g. via the communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap. 8.2). For further options, see chap. 12.5.

The model BF 720 is equipped with

four castors. Both front castors can be locked by brakes.

The chambers can be operated in a temperature range of 5 °C / 9 °F above ambient temperature up to +100 °C 212 °F.

2.1 Chamber overview

(1) Display

(2) Set-point value key

(3) Selector keys

(4) Time management key

(5) Switch ON/OFF

(6) Lever for ventilation slide

(7) Safety device

(8) Door handle

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(9)

socket (with option internal socket)

(10)

audible over-temperature alarm)

Figure 3: Incubator with forced convection BF

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3. Completeness of delivery, transportation, storage, and

installation

3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery

After unpacking, please check the chamber and its optional accessories, if any, based on the delivery receipt for completeness and for transportation damage. Inform the carrier immediately if transportation damage has occurred.

The final tests of the manufacturer may have caused traces of the racks on the inner surfaces. This has no impact on the function and performance of the chamber.

Please remove any transportation protection devices and adhesives in/on the chamber and on the doors and take out the operating manuals and accessory equipment.

CAUTION

Sliding or tilting the chamber.

Damage to the chamber.

Risk of injury by lifting heavy loads.

∅ Do NOT lift or transport the chamber using the door handle or the door.

∅ Do NOT lift chambers size 400 and 720 by hand

 Lift chambers size 53 and 115 from the pallet at its four lower corners with the aid of 2

people, chambers size 240 with the aid of 4 people.

 Lift chambers size 400 and 720 from the pallet using technical devices (fork lifter). Set

the fork lifter only from the rear in the middle of the chamber. Make sure to place all the lateral supports of the chamber on the forks.

If you need to return the chamber, please use the original packing and observe the guidelines for safe lifting and transportation (chap. 3.2).

For disposal of the transport packing, see chap. 10.1.

Note on second-hand chambers (Ex-Demo chambers):

Second-hand chambers have been used for a short time for tests or exhibitions. They are thoroughly tested before resale. BINDER ensures that the chamber is technically sound and will work flawlessly.

Second-hand chambers are marked with a sticker on the chamber door. Please remove the sticker before commissioning the chamber.

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3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation

The front castors of chambers size 720 can be blocked by brakes. Please move the chambers with castors only when empty and on an even surface, otherwise the castors may be damaged. After operation please observe the guidelines for temporarily decommissioning the chamber (chap. 10.2).

CAUTION

Sliding or tilting the chamber.

Damage to the chamber.

Risk of injury by lifting heavy loads.

 Transport the chamber only in its original packaging.

 Secure the chamber with transport straps for transport.

∅ Do NOT lift or transport the chamber using the door handle or the door.

∅ Do NOT lift chambers size 400 and 720 by hand.

 Lift chambers size 53 and 115 at its four lower corners with the aid of 2 people,

chambers size 240 with the aid of 4 people, and place it on a transport pallet with wheels. Push the pallet to the desired site and then lift the chamber from the pallet at its four lower corners.

 Place chambers size 400 and 720 using technical devices (fork lifter) on the transport

pallet. Set the fork lifter only from the rear in the middle of the chamber. Make sure to place all the lateral supports of the chamber on the forks.

 Transport chambers size 400 and 720 ONLY with the original transport pallet. Set the

fork lifter only to the pallet. Without the pallet the chamber is in imminent danger of overturning.

• Permissible ambient temperature range during transport: -10 °C up to +60 °C / 14 °F up to 140 °F.

You can order transport packing and pallets for transportation purposes from BINDER Service.

3.3 Storage

Intermediate storage of the chamber is possible in a closed and dry room. Observe the guidelines for temporary decommissioning (chap. 10.2).

• Permissible ambient temperature range during storage: -10 °C up to +60 °C / 14 °F up to 140 °F.

• Permissible ambient humidity: max. 70 % r.H., non-condensing

When after storage in a cold location you transfer the chamber to its warmer installation site, condensation may form. Before start-up, wait at least one hour until the chamber has attained ambient temperature and is completely dry.

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3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions

Set up the chamber on a flat, even surface, free from vibration and in a well-ventilated, dry location. Align the chamber using a spirit level. The site of installation must be capable of supporting the chamber’s weight (see technical data, chap. 12.4). The chambers are designed for setting up inside a building (indoor use).

CAUTION

Danger of overheating.

Damage to the chamber.

∅ Do NOT set up the chamber in non-ventilated recesses.

 Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.

• Permissible ambient temperature range during operation: +18 °C up to +40 °C / 64.4 °F up to 104 °F.

At elevated ambient temperature values, fluctuations in temperature can occur.

The ambient temperature should not be substantially higher than the indicated ambient temperature of +22 °C ± 3 °C / 71.6 °F ± 5.4 °F to which the specified technical data relate. For other ambient conditions, deviations from the indicated data are possible.

• Permissible ambient humidity: 70 % r.H. max., non-condensing.

• Installation height: max. 3000 m / 9842 ft. above sea level.

When placing several chambers of the same size side by side, maintain a minimum distance of 160 mm between each chamber. Wall distances: rear 100 mm / 3.94 in, sides 160 mm / 6.30 in. Spacing above the chamber of at least 100 mm / 3.94 in must also be accounted for.

Two chambers up to size 115 can be stacked on top of each other. For this purpose, place rubber pads under all four feet of the upper chamber to prevent the device from slipping.

CAUTION

Sliding or tilting of the upper chamber.

Damage to the chambers.

∅ When stacking, place rubber pads under all four feet of the upper chamber.

To completely separate the chamber from the power supply, you must disconnect the power plug. Install the chamber in a way that the power plug is easily accessible and can be easily pulled in case of danger.

For the user there is no risk of temporary overvoltages in the sense of EN 61010-1:2010.

Do not install or operate the chamber in hazardous locations.

DANGER

Explosion hazard.

Danger of death.

∅ Do NOT operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.

 KEEP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the vicinity of the chamber.

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Nominal voltage ± 10% at the

indicated power frequency

CAUTION

4. Installation of the equipment

4.1 Electrical connection

The chambers are supplied ready for connection. They come with a fixed power connection cable of at least 1800 mm / 70.87 in in length.

Model Power plug

BF 53

BF 115

BF 240

BF 400

BF 720

BF-UL 53

BF-UL 115

BF-UL 240

BF-UL 400

BF-UL 720 NEMA 5-20P 115 V at 60 Hz 1N~

• The socket must also provide a protective conductor

• Prior to connection and start-up, check the power supply voltage. Compare the values to the specified

data located on the chamber’s type plate (chamber front behind the door, bottom left-hand, chap. 1.4).

• When connecting, please observe the regulations specified by the local electricity supply company and

as well as the VDE directives (for Germany). We recommend the use of a residual current circuit breaker.

• Pollution degree (acc. to IEC 61010-1): 2

Shockproof plug

NEMA 5-15P 115 V at 60 Hz 1N~

230 V at 50 Hz

230 V at 60 Hz

Current type

1N~

• Over-voltage category (acc. to IEC 61010-1): II

Danger of incorrect power supply voltage.

Damage to the equipment.

 Check the power supply voltage before connection and start-up.

 Compare the power supply voltage with the data indicated on the type plate.

4.2 Connection to a suction plant (optional)

When directly connecting a suction plant the spatial temperature exactitude, the heating-up and the recovering times and the maximum temperature will be negatively influenced. So no suction plant should be directly connected to the exhaust duct.

Active suction from the chamber must only be effected together with extraneous air. Perforate the connecting piece to the suction device or place an exhaust funnel at some distance to the exhaust duct.

CAUTION

The exhaust duct will become hot during operation.

Danger of burning.

∅ Do NOT touch the exhaust duct during operation.

5. Start up

5.1 Turning on the chamber

Warming chambers may release odors in the first few days after commissioning. This is not a quality defect. To reduce odors quickly we recommend heating up the chamber to its nominal temperature for one day and in a well-ventilated location.

1. Insert the plug into an appropriate socket (chap. 4.1).

2. Press

The controller is now in normal display (actual value display).

“Timer operation” with the set time just running down chap. 6.3 actual temperature value (example: 21.8 °C) is displayed

If the controller is in time function “Timer operation” with no time programmed or the set time run-off (chap. 6.3), the chamber is inactive (no heating). The display alternately shows the actual temperature value (example: 21.8 °C) and “tOff”:

until the display lights up.

Adjust the temperature safety device following any changes of the set-point (chap. 7).

5.2 Heating operation display

bottom right corner of the display slowly begins to flash depending on the heat requirement (example: 70 °C):

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The chamber is operating, the controller is in normal display (actual value

5.3 Air change

Opening the air flap in the exhaust duct serves to adjust the air change.

Without connecting a suction plant:

• If the air flap is open and the fan is operating, fresh air

comes in via aeration gaps.

• If the air flap is completely open, the spatial temperature

accuracy can be negatively influenced.

Figure 4: Adjusting the air flap

6. Controller setting

6.1 Display / entry of temperature and ventilation set-points (without ramp

function)

display). The actual temperature value (example: 21.8 °C) is displayed:

1. Press

The display shows alternately “SP” and the previous temperature set-point (example: 60 °C):

2. With the

Wait 2 seconds until the entered temperature value is taken over (display flashing once).

3. Press

The display shows alternately “n” and the previous fan speed set-point (example: 100%):

button

buttons enter a set-point value between 0 and 100.

The desired temperature set-point can be selected in a temperature range from 5 °C / 9 °F above room temperature up to 100 °C / 212 °F.

button to proceed to the fan speed entry.

4. Set the desired fan speed with the

The fan speed can be set to a value between 0% and 100%.

Wait 2 seconds until the entered value is taken over (display flashing once).

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The chamber is operating, the controller is in normal display (actual value

5. Press

button to return to normal display (actual value display) (automatically after approx. 30

seconds).

Adjust the temperature safety device following any changes of the set-point (chap. 7).

6.2 Display / entry of temperature and ventilation set-points (with selected

temperature ramp)

If previously a temperature ramp value has been selected (chap. 6.4.2):

Press button actual ramp temperature set-point changing according to the selected gradient in addition to the entered final set-points for temperature and fan speed.

display). The actual temperature value (example: 21.8 °C) is displayed:

1. Press

The display shows alternately “SPr” and the actual temperature ramp set-point changing according to the selected gradient (example: 42.7 °C):

in normal display / actual value display during ramp operation to have displayed the

button

This ramp set-point is only displayed, not adjustable.

2. Press

button

The display shows alternately “SP” and the previous temperature set-point (example: 60 °C):

3. With the

buttons enter a set-point value between 0 and 100.

The desired temperature set-point can be selected in a temperature range from 5 °C / 9 °F above room temperature up to 100 °C / 212 °F.

Wait 2 seconds until the entered temperature value is taken over (display flashing once).

4. Press

button to proceed to the fan speed entry.

The display shows alternately “n” and the previous fan speed set-point (example: 100%):

5. Set the desired fan speed with the

buttons

The fan speed can be set to a value between 0% and 100%.

Wait 2 seconds until the entered value is taken over (display flashing once).

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Timer running

Heating activity depending on the entered time value and

6. Press

seconds).

button to return to normal display / actual value display (automatically after approx. 30

Adjust the temperature safety device following any changes of the set-point (chap. 7).

6.3 Time functions: Continuous operation and Timer operation

Press the time management button .

The timer indicates its current time function. There are two possible time functions:

Continuous operation

The display shows alternately “t1” (time function) and the time function “Continuous operation” “t inf”:

The heating is permanently active, independent of the timer setting.

Timer operation

The display shows alternately “t1” (time function) and the running-down time or “tOff”:

Press seconds).

button to return to normal display (actual value display) (automatically after approx. 30

Remaining time (example: 28 Min.) – down

the timer function selected in the user menu (chap.6.4.4)

Timer not programmed or run-down “t off”

If the timer has run-down, the chamber’s behavior depends on the pre-selected timer function (chap. 6.4.4).

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The actual temperature value (example: 21.8 °C) is displayed:

6.3.1 Switching between Continuous operation and Timer operation

Press the time management button .

The controller displays the actual time function. In time function “Continuous operation”, “t1” and “t inf” are displayed alternately. In time function “Timer operation”, “t1” is displayed alternately with the running-down time or “tOff”.

If in time function “Timer operation” the Timer is just running off (“t1”displayed alternately with the runningdown time) the timer must at first be set to Zero (chap. 6.3.3). Now “t1” is displayed alternately with “tOff”, and the controller can be changed to time function “Continuous operation”.

Continuous operation

2 seconds

Timer operation

Press

button to return to normal display / actual value display (automatically after approx. 30 sec).

2 seconds

Timer not programmed or run-down

6.3.2 Continuous operation

1. Press the time management button .The timer indicates its current time function.

2. If necessary, switch to Continuous operation by button .

The display shows alternately “t1” and the time function “Continuous operation” “t inf”:

3. Press

seconds).

Now the controller operates with the entered set-points (chap. 6.1) in continuous operation. The heating is permanently active, independent of the timer setting.

To cancel Continuous operation, proceed accordingly:

1. Press the time management button

2. Switch to Timer operation by pressing down button for 2 seconds (chap. 6.3.1).

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The actual temperature value is displayed (example: 21.8 °C):

6.3.3 Setting the timer values

1. Press the time management button . The controller indicates its current time function.

2. If necessary, switch to timer operation by button .

The display alternately shows”t1” and the running-down time or “tOff”:

3. Set the desired time [hh.mm] with the arrow buttons

4. Wait 2 seconds until the entered temperature value is taken over (display flashing once).

The display alternately shows “t1” and the set time now running down.

The time directly begins to run off after taking-over of the entered value. The use of this time depends on the timer function selected in the user menu (chap. 6.4.4).

5. Press button

seconds).

to return to normal display (actual value display) (automatically after approx. 30

Remaining time (example: 28 minutes) – Timer running down

Timer not programmed or run-off “t off”

The controller operates with the entered set-points (chap. 6.1) until run-down of the set time. Heating activity depending on the entered time value and the timer function selected in the user menu (chap.6.4.4)

To know the remaining timer time or, if appropriate, to modify it, press the time management button in normal display (actual value display).

The display alternately shows “t1” and running-down time:

After the set time has run down the display alternately shows the actual temperature value (example:

21.8 °C) and “tOff”:

Now the heating is inactive. The fan continues operating.

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User level overview:

tton for approx. 5

6.4 User level settings

By pressing down button in normal display (actual value display) for 5 sec, you enter the user menu. Settings in this menu affect controller operation.

Press down button

Select the temperature unit (chap. 6.4.1)

Press

Ramp function (chap. 6.4.2)

Press

Setting the chamber address (chap. 6.4.3)

Press

Timer function (chap. 6.4.4)

for approx. 5 seconds

button

Figure 5: Press down seconds

Press

Setting the interface mode and, if appropriate,

the printer interval (chap. 6.4.5)

Press button

Or:

After approx. 30 seconds the controller automatically returns to normal display / actual value display.

All settings can be carried out independently (as described in the individual sections) or one after the other during one single process.

to return to normal display with display of the temperature set-point.

The defined parameters are not deleted when the main power switch is turned off or in case of power failure.

button

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6.4.1 Temperature unit change between degrees Celsius °C and degrees Fahrenheit °F

If required, the temperature display can be changed as follows:

1. Press down

The display alternately shows “unit” and the actual setting of the temperature unit:

2. Use the

3. The set unit is automatically adopted after 2 seconds.

C = degrees Celsius

F= degrees Fahrenheit

When specifying the set point ramp (see chap. 6.4.2) this setting is accordingly taken as the basis.

If the unit is changed, the temperature set-point and limits are converted accordingly.

button for approx. 5 seconds.

buttons to set the required unit.

0 °C = 31 °F

100 °C = 212 °F

Conversion:

[Value in °F] = [Value in °C] ∗ 1.8 + 32

6.4.2 Entering a temperature ramp

Temperature ramps can be programmed in order to extend heating up times. This may be necessary in some cases, in order to prevent temperature stresses in the material during the heating up phase. Temperature ramps should only be used if required. The use of temperature ramps may result in the heating up times being considerably slowed down.

The entry in °C/min or in °F/min meaning the nominal value gradient and limits the maximum temperature increase to this value. Due to the heat and evaporation energy assumed by the drying material, smaller temperature gradients may also result.

A temperature ramp proceeds from the previously entered to a new set-point. The temperature must have adjusted to the start set-point. Enter settings in 3 steps:

1. Enter set-point of ramp start temperature. Let temperature adjust to this set-point temperature.

2. Set the ramp to the desired gradient in °C/min or in °F/min.

You can enter a gradient value from 0.0 up to 1.0.

Setting the gradient to 0.0 means ramp function off = maximum heating power.

Setting the gradient to another value, e.g., 0.3, means the chamber will try to heat up with a speed of

0.3 °C/min.

A heat-up rate of 0.4 °C/minute can be regarded as a realistic maximum.

3. Enter set-point (final ramp temperature).

The ramp should only be set if required. The setting “0.0” means ramp function turned off. The chamber is being heated at maximum heat output.

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1. Press down

The display alternately shows “unit” and the temperature unit:

2. Press again button

The display alternately shows “rASd” and the actual setting of the set-point gradient:

3. Set the desired ramp gradient with buttons

in chap. 6.4.1).

4. The set value is automatically adopted after 2 seconds.

During ramp operation the actual set-point (SPr) continually rises in accordance to the entered gradient from the previously entered set-point to the new one (SP). The actual value follows the set-point value.

About set-point display during ramp operation see chap. 6.2.

button for approx. 5 seconds.

(set-point gradient in °F or °C acc. to setting

6.4.3 Chamber addressing

If several chambers are networked with a PC via the APT-COM™ communication software (option, chap.

8.2), each chamber must be allocated a unique address. Addressing takes place on the chamber

controller as follows:

1. Press down

The display alternately shows “unit” and the temperature unit:

2. Press again button

The display alternately shows “rASd” and the set-point gradient:

3. Press again button

button for approx. 5 seconds.

The display alternately shows “Adr” and the actual setting of the chamber address:

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4. Set the required address with buttons

You can enter address values between 1 and 30.

5. The set value is automatically adopted after 2 seconds.

6.4.4 Selecting the timer function

The chamber provides three different timer functions:

• Delayed off (setting “0”)

After the defined time has elapsed, the heating is turned off.

• Temperature-controlled delayed off (setting “1”)

The defined time only begins to run when the current value is 1 °C below the set point. After the defined time has expired, the heating is turned off.

• Delayed on (setting “2”)

After the time set has passed, the heating is turned on and remain in continuous operation.

1. Press down

button for approx. 5 seconds.

The display alternately shows “unit” and the temperature unit:

2. Press again button

The display alternately shows “rASd” and the set-point gradient:

3. Press again button

The display alternately shows “Adr” and the chamber address:

4. Press again button

The display alternately shows “tFCt” and the actual setting of the timer function:

5. Set the desired timer function 0, 1 or 2 with buttons

6. The set value is automatically adopted after 2 seconds.

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6.4.5 Setting the interface mode and, if appropriate, the printer interval

1. Press down button for approx. 5 seconds.

The display alternately shows “unit” and the temperature unit:

2. Press again button

The display alternately shows “rASd” and the set-point gradient:

3. Press again button

The display alternately shows “Adr” and the chamber address:

4. Press again button

The display alternately shows “tFCt” and the timer function:

5. Press again button

The display alternately shows “PFCt” and the actual setting of the interface mode:

6. Set the desired interface mode with buttons

Settings: Modbus = “0” printer = “1”

In case of temperature data acquisition by the communication software APT-COM™ (option, chap. 8.2) interface mode ”0” (Modbus) must be selected.

The setting is automatically adopted after 2 seconds.

If interface mode “1” (printer) has been selected, the printer interval for the automatic output can be set in an additional menu step:

7. Press again button

The display alternately shows “Prt” and in the entry level the actual setting of the printer interval:

8. Set the desired value from 0 to 255 with buttons

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The printer intervals via the RS 422 interface can be set between 1 and 255 min. Setting “0” signifies the printer interval set to off.

A protocol printer records the temperature data in the set interval.

9. The set value is automatically adopted after 2 seconds.

6.5 Temperature programming example

The chamber shall heat up to a temperature of 50 °C, maintain this temperature for three hours and then turn off.

1. In normal display press down button

-- Select timer function “1” = “temperature-dependent delayed off“ (chap. 6.4.4)

2. In normal display press button

-- Enter the set point “50.0” (chap. 6.1)

normal display press the time management button . The controller displays the actual time

3. In

function.

-- If necessary select the time function “Timer operation” (chap. 6.3.1)

-- In the entry level enter the desired time “3.00” (chap. 6.3.3)

for 5 sec and then several times until “tFCt” is displayed

6.6 General notes

Approx. 30 sec. after the last entry the controller returns to normal display (actual value display).

The functions set-point entry (chap. 6.1), time functions (chap. 6.3), and calling up the user menu (chap. 6.4) can only be selected from normal display (actual value display).

When selecting the functions set-point entry and time functions, and when selecting the user

menu functions, the respective button Shorter pressing will be ignored by the controller.

After a power failure, the timer returns to the previous status. A remaining time, if any, will continue running down.

Adjust the temperature safety device following any changes of the set-point (chap. 7).

or must be pressed down for a about 1 sec.

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1. Turn the control knob (7) of the safety device with a coin to its end-

2. When the set point is reached, turn the control knob (7) to its trip

3. The trip point is identifiable by the red alarm lamp (7a) lighting up.

4. The optimum setting for the safety thermostat class 3.1 is obtained

(7)

(7a)

7. Temperature safety device class 3.1 (DIN 12880)

The temperature safety device class 3.1 serves to protect the chamber, its environment and the charging material from exceeding the maximum permissible temperature.

Please observe the DGUV guidelines 213-850 on safe working in laboratories (formerly BGI/GUV-I 850-0, BGR/GUV-R 120 or ZH 1/119, issued by the employers’ liability insurance association) (for Germany).

Figure 6: Temperature safety device class 3.1

Function:

The temperature safety device is functionally and electrically independent of the temperature control system and if an error occurs it performs a regulatory function.

If you turn the control knob (7) to its end-stop (position 10), the safety device class 3.1 protects the chamber. If you set it to a temperature a little above the controller’s set-point temperature, it protects the charging material.

If the safety device has taken over control (identifiable by the red alarm lamp (7a) lighting up and, in case of the option audible alarm with activated buzzer (chap. 8.1), by the buzzer sounding), proceed as follows:

• Disconnect the chamber from the power supply.

• Have an expert examine and rectify the cause of the fault.

• Restart the chamber (see chap. 5).

Adjustment:

In order to check at which temperature the safety device class 3.1 responds, turn on the chamber and set the desired set-point on the temperature controller

The sections of the scale from 1 to 10 correspond to the temperature range from 0 °C / 32 °F to 120 °C / 248 °F and serve as a setting aid.

stop (chamber protection).

point (turn it counter-clockwise)

With the option audible alarm and the buzzer activated (chap. 8.1), the buzzer sounds as an additional signal. You can turn it off with switch (10).

by turning the control knob clockwise by approximately one scale division, which leads to extinguish the red alarm lamp (7a).

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Check the setting regularly and adjust it following any changes of the set-point.

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pin 2: RxD (+)

pin 7: Ground

Function check:

Check the temperature safety device class 3.1 at appropriate intervals for its functionality. It is recommended that the authorized operating personnel should perform such a check, e.g., before starting a longer work procedure.

8. Options

8.1 Disconnectable audible over-temperature alarm (option)

This option allows to activate an audible signal with the buzzer switch (10):

Position 0 = buzzer off

Position 1 = buzzer active

If the buzzer is activated, an audible signal sounds when the limit temperature set at the temperature safety device class 3.1 (chap. 7) is exceeded, this happens in addition to the red alarm pilot lamp (7a) lighting up. The buzzer can be turned off using the buzzer switch (10).

Turning off the audible alarm does not influence the safety device’s regulatory function. Proceed as described in chap. 7.

8.2 Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option)

The chamber is regularly equipped with a serial interface RS 422 that can connect the BINDER communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem. The connection to a computer is established using the BF interface via an interface converter RS 422 / RS 232.

Make sure that the interface mode is correctly set to “0” = “Modbus” in the user level (chap. 6.4.5).

The actual temperature, and fan speed values are given at adjustable intervals. Up to 30 chambers with RS 422 interface can be cross linked. For further information, refer to the operating manual of the BINDER communication software APT-COM™.

Pin allocation of the RS 422 interface:

If several chambers are to be recorded via a single computer, each chamber must be allocated a unique address. Addressing is performed via the chamber controller (chap. 6.4.3).

pin 3: TxD (+) pin 4: RxD (-) pin 5: TxD (-)

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ANALOG OUTPUT 4-20 mA DC

1 2 3

2 3

8.3 Data logger kits (option)

BINDER Data Logger Kits offer an independent long-term measuring system for temperature. They are equipped with a keyboard and a large LCD display, alarm functions and a real-time function. Measurement data are recorded in the Data Logger and can be read out after the measurement via the RS232 interface of the Data Logger. It offers a programmable measuring interval and permits storing up to 64000 measuring values. Reading out is done with the Data Logger evaluation software. You can give out a combined alarm and status protocol directly to a serial printer.

Data Logger Kit T 220: Temperature range -90 °C / -130 °F up to +220 °C / 428 °F

For detailed information on installation and operation of the BINDER Data Logger, please refer to the mounting instructions Art. No. 7001-0204 and to the original user manual of the manufacturer, supplied with the data logger.

8.4 Analog output for temperature (option)

With this option the chamber is equipped with an analog output 4-20 mA for temperature. This output permits transmitting data to external data registration systems or devices.

The connection is carried out as a DIN socket at the rear of the chamber as follows:

PIN 1: temperature – PIN 2: temperature +

Figure 7: Pin allocation of DIN socket for option analogue outputs

Temperature range:

0 °C up to +100 °C / 32 ° F up to 212 ° F

A suitable DIN plug is enclosed.

8.5 Additional Pt100 temperature sensor (option)

An additional fixed or flexible temperature sensor Pt100 permits measuring the chamber temperature (fixed Pt100) or the temperature of the charging material (flexible Pt100) by means of an independent measuring system with Pt100 entry. The sensor top protective tube of the flexible Pt100 can be immersed into liquid substances.

Technical data of thePt100 sensor:

• Three-wire technique

• Class B (DIN EN 60751)

• Temperature range up to 320 °C / 608 °F

• Stainless steel protective tube with a length of

45 mm / 1.8 in, material no. 1.4501

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Lemo socket

Lemo plug

Figure 8: Option temperature sensor Pt100

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8.6 Water protected internal socket (option)

You can turn on or off the disconnectable water protected internal socket by switch (9), independent of the chamber operating or not. Thus, devices operated inside the chamber can be started or stopped without any need to open the chamber doors.

The internal socket is splash proof.

IP system of protection 67 230 V 1N ~ 50-60 Hz

Charge max. 500 W

Maximum permitted operating temperature with this option: 90 °C / 194 °F.

WARNING

Exceeding of the permitted maximum temperature.

Electrical hazard.

Danger of death.

Damage to the internal socket.

∅ Do NOT exceed the temperature set-point of 90 °C / 194 °F.

 Set the mechanical thermostat class 3.1 to 90 °C / 194 °F.

Heat emission of electrical devices connected inside the chamber may modify the temperature range.

CAUTION

Risk of short circuit.

Damage to the chamber.

 Use the delivered plug only (IP protection type 67). Plug it in and tighten it by screwing it

to secure contact.

 If the socket is not used, close the screw lid and turn it to secure.

Controller shutdown by the On/Off switch (5) has no effect on the internal socket.

WARNING

Internal socket switched on even though controller is shut down.

Electrical hazard.

 Switch off the internal socket separately, when not in use, by switch (9).

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9. Maintenance, cleaning, and service

9.1 Maintenance intervals, service

DANGER

Electrical hazard.

Danger of death.

∅ The chamber must NOT become wet during operation or maintenance work.

∅ Do NOT remove the rear panel of the chamber.

 Disconnect the chamber before conducting maintenance work. Disconnect the power

plug.

 Ensure all maintenance work is conducted by licensed electricians or experts authorized

by BINDER.

Ensure regular maintenance work is performed at least once a year.

The warranty becomes void if maintenance work is conducted by non-authorized personnel.

Replace the door gasket only when cold. Otherwise, the door gasket may become damaged.

We recommend taking out a maintenance agreement. Please consult BINDER Service.

BINDER telephone hotline: +49 (0) 7462 2005 555 BINDER fax hotline: +49 (0) 7462 2005 93555 BINDER e-mail hotline: service@binder-world.com BINDER service hotline USA: +1 866 885 9794 or +1 631 224 4340 x3 (toll-free in the USA) BINDER service hotline Asia Pacific: +852 390 705 04 or +852 390 705 03 BINDER service hotline Russia and CIS +7 495 988 15 16 BINDER Internet website http://www.binder-world.com BINDER address BINDER GmbH, post office box 102, D-78502 Tuttlingen

International customers, please contact your local BINDER distributor.

9.2 Cleaning and decontamination

Clean the chamber after each use to avoid potential corrosion damage by ingredients of the test material.

DANGER

Electrical hazard.

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Danger of death.

∅ Do NOT spill water or cleaning agents over the inner and outer surfaces.

 Disconnect the chamber before cleaning. Disconnect the power plug.

 Completely dry the appliance before turning it on again.

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9.2.1 Cleaning

Disconnect the chamber from the power supply before cleaning. Disconnect the power plug.

The interior of the chamber must be kept clean. Thoroughly remove any residues of. charging material.

Wipe the surfaces with a moistened towel. In addition, you can use the following cleaning agents:

Exterior surfaces inner chamber shelves door gaskets

Instrument panel Standard commercial cleaning detergents free from acid or halides.

Zinc coated hinge parts rear chamber wall

Do not use cleaning agents that may cause a hazard due to reaction with components of the chamber or the charging material. If there is doubt regarding the suitability of cleaning products, please contact BINDER service.

We recommend using the neutral cleaning agent Art. No. Art. Nr. 1002-0016 for a thorough cleaning.

Any corrosive damage that may arise following use of other cleaning agents is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH.

Any corrosive damage caused by a lack of cleaning, is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH.

Standard commercial cleaning detergents free from acid or halides.

Alcohol based solutions.

We recommend using the neutral cleaning agent Art. No. 1002-0016.

Standard commercial cleaning detergents free from acid or halides.

Do NOT use a neutral cleaning agent on zinc coated surfaces.

PRECAUTION

Danger de corrosion.

Endommagement de l’appareil.

∅ NE PAS utiliser des nettoyants contenant de l’acide ou du chlore.

∅ NE PAS utiliser le produit nettoyant neutre sur d’autres types de surface (p.ex. les

parties de charnière galvanisées ou la face arrière de l’appareil)

For surface protection, perform cleaning as quickly as possible.

After cleaning completely remove cleaning agents from the surfaces with a moistened towel. Let the chamber dry.

Soapsuds may contain chlorides and must therefore NOT be used for cleaning.

With every cleaning method, always use adequate personal safety controls.

Following cleaning, leave the chamber door open or remove the access port plugs.

The neutral cleaning agent may cause health problems in contact with skin and if ingested. Follow the operating instructions and safety hints labeled on the bottle of the neutral cleaning agent.

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Recommended precautions: To protect the eyes use sealed protective goggles. Suitable protective gloves with full contact: butyl or nitrile rubber, penetration time >480 minutes.

CAUTION

Contact with skin, ingestion.

Skin and eye damage due to chemical burns.

∅ Do not ingest. Keep away from food and beverages.

∅ Do NOT empty into drains.

 Wear protective gloves and goggles.

 Avoid skin contact.

9.2.2 Decontamination

The operator must ensure that proper decontamination is performed in case a contamination of the chamber by hazardous substances has occurred.

Disconnect the chamber from the power supply prior to decontamination. Pull the power plug.

Do not use decontamination agents that may cause a hazard due to reaction with components of the device or the charging material. If there is doubt regarding the suitability of cleaning products, please contact BINDER service.

You can use the following disinfectants:

Inner chamber Standard commercial surface disinfectants free from acid or halides.

Alcohol based solutions.

We recommend using the disinfectant spray Art. No. 1002-0022.

For chemical disinfection, we recommend using the disinfectant spray Art. No. 1002-0022.

Any corrosive damage that may arise following use of other disinfectants is excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH.

With every decontamination method, always use adequate personal safety controls.

In case of impurity of the interior with biological or chemical hazardous material, there are two possible procedures depending on the type of contamination and of the charging material.

Spray the inner chamber with an appropriate disinfectant.

(1) Before start-up, the chamber must be absolute dry and ventilated, because explosive gases may form

during the decontamination process.

(2) If necessary, have strongly contaminated inner chamber parts removed by an engineer for cleaning,

or have them exchanged. Sterilize the inner chamber parts in a sterilizer or autoclave.

In case of eye contact, the disinfectant spray may cause eye damage due to chemical burns. Follow the operating instructions and safety hints labeled on the bottle of the disinfectant spray.

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Return address:

BINDER GmbH

Gänsäcker 16

Germany

Recommended precautions: To protect the eyes use sealed protective goggles.

CAUTION

Eye contact.

Eye damage due to chemical burns.

∅ Do NOT empty into drains.

 Wear protective goggles.

After using the disinfectant spray, allow the chamber to dry thoroughly, and aerate it sufficiently.

9.3 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH

If you return a BINDER product to us for repair or any other reason, we will only accept the product upon presentation of an authorization number that has previously been issued to you. An authorization number (RMA number) will be issued after receiving your complaint either in writing or by telephone prior to your sending the BINDER product back to us. The authorization number will be issued following receipt of the information below:

• BINDER product type and serial number

• Date of purchase

• Name and address of the dealer from which you bought the BINDER product

• Exact description of the defect or fault

• Complete address; contact person and availability of that person

• Exact location of the BINDER product in your facility

• The contamination clearance certificate (chap. 13) must be faxed in advance

The authorization number must be applied to the packaging in such a way that it can be easily recognized or be recorded clearly in the delivery documents.

For security reasons we cannot accept a chamber delivery if it does not carry an authorization number.

Abteilung Service

78502 Tuttlingen

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Packing element

Material

Disposal

Straps to fix packing on pallet

Plastic

Plastic recycling

Non-wood (compressed matchwood, IPPC standard)

Metal

Metal recycling

Pallet (from size 115 on)

size 240 on)

Cardboard

Paper recycling

Metal

Metal recycling

Top cover (size 720 only)

Cardboard

Paper recycling

Edge protection

Styropor® or PE foam

Plastic recycling

Protection of doors and racks

PE foam

Plastic recycling

Bag for operating manual

PE foil

Plastic recycling

of optional accessories)

The chambers bear the symbol for the marking of electrical and electronic equipment

10. Disposal

10.1 Disposal of the transport packing

Wooden transport box (option)

with metal screws

with foamed plastic stuffing (from

Transport box with metal clamps

Removal aid (sizes 240 and 400 only)

Insulating air cushion foil (packing

If recycling is not possible, all packing parts can also be disposed of with normal waste.

Solid wood (IPPC standard) Wood recycling

Cardboard Paper recycling

Plastic Plastic recycling

PE foil Plastic recycling

Wood recycling

10.2 Decommissioning

Disconnect the chamber from the power supply.

• Temporal decommissioning: See indications for appropriate storage, chap. 3.3.

• Final decommissioning: Dispose of the chamber as described in chap. 10.3 to 10.5.

10.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany

According to Annex I of Directive 2012/19/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), BINDER devices are classified as “monitoring and control instruments” (category 9) only intended for professional use“. They must not be disposed of at public collecting points.

manufactured / placed on the market in the EC after 13 August 2005 and be disposed of in separate collection according to Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and German national law for electrical and electronic equipment (Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz, ElektroG). WEEE marking: crossed-out wheeled bin with solid bar under. A significant part of the materials must be recycled in order to protect the environment.

At the end of the device’s service life, have the device disposed of according to the German national law for electrical and electronic equipment (Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz, ElektroG from 20 October 2015, BGBl. I p. 1739) or contact BINDER service who will organize taking back and disposal of the chamber according to the German national law for electrical and electronic equipment (Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz, ElektroG from 20 October 2015, BGBl. I p. 1739).

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CAUTION

The chambers bear the symbol for the marking of electrical and electronic equipment

electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

Violation against existing law.

∅ Do NOT dispose of BINDER devices at public collecting points.

 Have the device disposed of professionally at a recycling company which is certified

according to the German national law for electrical and electronic equipment (Elektround Elektronikgerätegesetz, ElektroG from 20 October 2015, BGBl. I p. 1739).

 Instruct BINDER Service to dispose of the device. The general terms of payment and

delivery of BINDER GmbH apply, which were valid at the time of purchasing the chamber.

Certified companies disassemble waste BINDER equipment in primary substances for recycling according to Directive 2012/19/EU. In order to eliminate any health hazards to the employees of the recycling companies, the devices must be free from toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.

Prior to handing the chamber over to a recycling company, it is the user’s responsibility that it is free from toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.

- Prior to disposal, clean all introduced or residual toxic substances from the chamber.

- Prior to disposal, disinfect the chamber from all sources of infection. Be aware that sources of infection may also be located outside the inner chamber.

- If you cannot safely remove all toxic substances and sources of infection from the chamber, dispose of it as “special” waste according to national law.

- Fill out the contamination clearance certificate (chap. 13) and enclose it with the chamber.

WARNING

Contamination of the device with toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.

Danger of intoxication.

Danger of infection.

∅ NEVER take a chamber contaminated with toxic substances or sources of infection for

recycling according to Directive 2012/19/EU.

 Prior to disposal, remove all toxic substances and sources of infection from the

chamber.

 Dispose of a chamber from which all toxic substances or sources of infection cannot be

safely removed as “special” waste according to national law.

10.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of Germany

manufactured / placed on the market in the EC after 13 August 2005 and be disposed of in separate collection according to the Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). WEEE marking: crossed-out wheeled bin with solid bar under.

At the end of the device’s service life, notify the distributor who sold you the device, who will take back and dispose of the chamber according to the Directive 2012/19/EU on waste

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CAUTION

Violation against existing law.

∅ Do NOT dispose of BINDER devices at public collecting points.

 Have the device disposed of professionally at a recycling company which is certified

according to conversion of the Directive 2012/19/EU into national law.

 Instruct the distributor who sold you the device to dispose of it. The agreements apply

that were reached with the distributor when purchasing the chamber (e.g. his general terms of payment and delivery).

 If your distributor is not able to take back and dispose of the chamber, please contact

BINDER service.

Certified companies disassemble waste BINDER equipment in primary substances for recycling according to Directive 2012/19/EU. In order to exclude any health hazard for the employees of the recycling companies, the devices must be free from toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.

Prior to handing the chamber over to a recycling company, it is the user’s responsibility that it is free from toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.

- Prior to disposal, clean all introduced or residual toxic substances from the chamber.

- Prior to disposal, disinfect the chamber from all sources of infection. Be aware that sources of infection may also be located outside the inner chamber.

- If you cannot safely remove all sources of infection and toxic substances from the chamber, dispose of it as “special” waste according to national law.

- Fill out the contamination clearance certificate (chap. 13) and enclose it with the chamber.

WARNING

Contamination of the chamber with toxic, infectious or radioactive substances.

Danger of intoxication.

Danger of infection.

∅ NEVER take a chamber contaminated with toxic substances or sources of infection for

recycling according to Directive 2012/19/EU.

 Prior to disposal, remove all toxic substances and sources of infection from the

chamber.

 Dispose of a chamber from which all toxic substances or sources of infection cannot be

safely removed as “special” waste according to national law.

10.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU

CAUTION

Alteration of the environment.

 For final decommissioning and disposal of the oven, please contact BINDER Service.

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 Follow the statutory regulations for appropriate, environmentally friendly disposal.

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Fault description

Possible cause

Required measures

Temperature

Chamber door not properly closed.

Door gasket defective.

Replace door gasket,

Controller not adjusted.

Calibrate and adjust controller.

Check power supply for voltage of 115V or 230V.

Fan speed set too low

Set the fan speed to 100%.

Fan defective.

Contact BINDER service.

Controller defective.

Pt 100 sensor defective.

Semiconductor relay defective

Controller not adjusted.

Calibrate and adjust controller.

Chamber doesn’t heat up.

display is lit.

Heating element defective.

(chap. 6.3).

Semiconductor relay defective.

Controller defective.

Chamber without function, only the green “stand-by” LED is lit

Press down the ON/OFF button (5) until the display lights up.

Temperature inside the chamber

safety device (7a) is lit.

Check the settings of the

safety device class 3.1 (chap. 7).

No power supply.

Check connection to power supply.

Check chamber fuse and replace it if

contact BINDER service.

Deviations from the indicated heating-up times.

Charge the oven less or consider longer heating-up times.

Controller

Message „1999” in the controller display.

Sensor rupture between sensor and controller.

The controller returns to Normal Display from any level.

No button was hit for more than approx. 30 sec.

Repeat entries, enter the values rapidly.

11. Troubleshooting

Set-point temperature is not reached after specified time.

The fan doesn’t turn or turns too slowly.

Completely close chamber door.

Wrong voltage.

Chamber heating permanently, set-point not held.

Red heating control light in the

Chamber doesn’t heat up. Red heating control light in the

display is not lit. Controller display working.

too high, Red alarm pilot lamp of

Chamber without any function.

Contact BINDER service.

Semiconductor relay defective.

Timer run off.

Chamber in stand-by mode.

Safety device class 3.1 has responded.

Chamber fuse has responded.

Controller defective. Contact BINDER service.

Chamber fully loaded.

Contact BINDER service.

Program the timer or change to time function Continuous operation

Contact BINDER service.

temperature set-point and of the

appropriate. If it responds again,

Only qualified service personnel authorized by BINDER must perform repair. Repaired chambers must comply with the BINDER quality standards.

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Contact BINDER service.

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12. Technical description

12.1 Factory calibration and adjustment

This chamber was calibrated and adjusted in the factory. Calibration and adjustment were performed using standardized test instructions, according to the QM DIN EN ISO 9001 system applied by BINDER (certified since December 1996 by TÜV CERT). All test equipment used is subject to the administration of measurement and test equipment that is also constituent part of the BINDER QM DIN EN ISO 9001 systems. They are controlled and calibrated to a DKD-Standard at regular intervals.

12.2 Definition of usable volume

The usable volume illustrated below is calculated as follows:

A, B, C = Internal dimensions (W, H, D) a, b, c = Wall clearances

a = 0.1 x A b = 0.1x B c = 0.1 x C

= (A - 2a) x (B - 2b) x (C - 2c)

USE

Figure 9: Determination of the useable volume

The technical data refers to the defined usable volume.

Do NOT place samples outside this usable volume.

Do NOT load this volume by more than half to enable sufficient airflow inside the chamber.

Do NOT divide the usable volume into separate parts with large area samples.

Do NOT place samples too close to each other in order to permit circulation between them and thus obtain a homogenous distribution of temperature.

12.3 Over current protection

The chambers are protected by a miniature fuse against over current, accessible from the outside. The miniature fuse is located at the rear of the chamber below the strain relief of the power cord. The fuse holder is equipped with a fuse clip 5mm x 20 mm. (cUL-Version 6,3x32 mm). The fuse may be replaced only with a substitute of the same ratings. Refer to the technical data of the respective device type.

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Chamber size

115

240

400

720

Exterior dimensions

24.96

32.83

40.71

48.58

617

24.29

702

27.64

822

32.36

1022

40.24

1528

60.16

575

22.64

645

25.39

745

29.33

765

30.12

865

34.06

Depth, gross (plus door handle, and exhaust duct)

680

26.77

750

29.53

850

33.46

870

34.25

970

38.19

100

3.94

100

3.94

100

3.94

100

3.94

100

3.94

160

6.30

160

6.30

160

6.30

160

6.30

160

6.30

2.05

Doors

Number of doors

1 1 2 2

Number of inner glass doors

1 1 2 2

Interior dimensions

15.75

23.62

31.50

39.37

400

15.75

480

18.90

600

23.62

800

31.50

1200

47.24

330

12.99

400

15.75

500

19.69

500

19.69

600

23.62

l / cu.ft.

1.9

115

4.1

240

8.6

400

14.3

720

25.7

2.47

142

5.02

283

10.0

457

16.15

808

28.55

Racks

Quantity of racks (regular)

2 2 2 2

Quantity of racks (max.)

4 5 7 9

Maximum load per rack

Kg / lbs

15 / 33

20 / 44

30 / 66

35 / 77

45 / 99

Permitted total load

Kg / lbs

40 / 88

50 / 110

70 / 155

90 / 199

120 / 265

Weight

Weight (empty)

Kg / lbs

43 / 95

64 / 141

104 / 230

145 / 320

180 / 397

Temperature data

above ambient up to

at 37 °C / 98.6 °F

± K

0.2

0.1

0.2

at 50 °C / 122 °F

± K

0.2

Temperature

(variation)

at 37 °C / 98.6 °F

± K

0.4

0.3

0.4

to 37 °C / 98.6 °F

minutes

to 50 °C / 122 °F

minutes

opened for 30 sec

Air change

at 50 °C / 122 °F

x/h

12.4 Technical data

Width, net

Height, gross (incl. feet/castors)

Depth

Wall clearance rear (minimum)

Wall clearance side (minimum)

Exhaust duct, outer diameter

Width

Height

mm / inch

634

400

834

600

1034

800

1234

1000

1234

1000

Depth

Interior volume

Steam space volume

Temperature range, 5 °C / 9 °F

Temperature fluctuation

uniformity

Heating up time

at 50 °C / 122 °F

mm / inch

l / cu.ft.

°C / °F 100 / 212 100 / 212 100 / 212 100 / 212 100 / 212

± K 0.7 0.6 0.8 0.8 0.8

Recovery time after door was

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at 37 °C / 98.6 °F

at 50 °C / 122 °F

minutes 6 1 4 5 4

minutes 3 2 4 4 6

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Chamber size

115

240

400

720

Electrical data

(model versions BF053-230V, BF115-230V, BF240-230V, BF400-230V, BF720-230V)

IP system of protection acc. to EN 60529

Nominal

(±10 %)

Current type

1N~

Nominal power

0.40

0.68

0.85

1.25

Chamber fuse 5 x 20 mm 230V / 10A / middle-time-lag (M)

external

Power plug

shock proof plug

Installation category acc. to IEC 61010-1

Pollution degree acc. to IEC 61010-1

2 2 2 2 2

Different electrical data for BF-UL constructed for the USA and Canada

(model versions BF053UL-120V, BF115UL-120V, BF240UL-120V, BF400UL-120V, BF720UL-120V)

Nominal voltage (±10 %) at 60 Hz power frequency

Current type

1N~

Power plug

NEMA

5-15P

5-20P

Nominal power

0.40

0.68

0.85

1.25

12.5

external

Additional temperature protection class 1 (DIN 12880:2007)

Environment-specific data

Energy consumption at 37 °C / 98.6 °F

Wh/h

Standard equipment

Microprocessor temperature controller with LED display and several time functions

Three Timer functions: Delayed On, Delayed Off and temperature dependent delayed Off

Temperature safety device class 3.1 acc. to DIN 12880:2007 with visual temperature alarm

Adjustable ramp function

Rear exhaust duct, internal diameter 50 mm / 1.97 in with ventilation slide

Adjustable air change by rear exhaust duct (50 mm / 1.97 in ) with ventilation flap and front ventilation slide

Four castors, 2 lockable (size 720 only)

RS 422 interface for communication software APT-COM™ DataControlSystem, or switch over to printer output with RS 232/RS 422 interface converter

voltage

at 50 Hz power frequency V 230 230 230 230 230

at 60 Hz power frequency V 230 230 230 230 230

Chamber fuse 6,3 x 32 mm 250V / super-time-lag TT

V 115 115 115 115 115

internal internal internal internal internal

All technical data is specified for unloaded chambers with standard equipment at an ambient temperature of +22 °C ± 3 °C / 71.6 °F ± 5.4 °F and a power supply voltage fluctuation of ±10. Technical data is determined in accordance to BINDER Factory Standard Part 1:2015 following DIN 12880:2007.

All indications are average values, typical for chambers produced in series. We reserve the right to change technical specifications at any time.

If the chamber is fully loaded, the specified heating up times may vary according to the load.

12.5 Equipment and options (extract)

To operate chamber, use only original BINDER accessories or accessories / components from third-party suppliers authorized by BINDER. The user is responsible for any risk arising from using unauthorized accessories.

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Options / accessories

Access ports with various diameters, with silicone plug

Rack, chrome-plated or stainless steel

Perforated rack, stainless steel

Lockable door

Additional Pt100 temperature sensor, fix or flexible, with external connection including LEMO plug (3 pins)

Water-proof interior socket, IP type of protection 65, 230 V 1N ~ 50-60 Hz. Max. load 500 W

Rubber pads for safe stacking (4 pieces)

Analog output 4-20 mA for temperature with 6 pole DIN socket, DIN plug included

Disconnectable audible over-temperature alarm

Data Logger Kit T 220

Chamber acc. to cUL standard in 115V 1N~ 60Hz

Calibration of temperature including certificate

Spatial temperature measurements including certificate

Spatial temperature measurement acc. to DIN 12880 including certificate

Qualification folder

Neutral cleaning agent (liquid concentrate)

Stable table on wheels with castors and locking brakes

Chamber size

115

240

400

720

Description

Art. No.

Rack, chrome-plated

6004-0002

6004-0003

6004-0004

6004-0005

6004-0006

Rack, stainless steel

6004-0007

6004-0008

6004-0009

6004-0011

6004-0010

Perforated rack, stainless steel

6004-0029

6004-0030

6004-0031

6004-0032

6004-0033

Door gasket silicone

6005-0095

6005-0096

6005-0097

6005-0069

6005-0099

Stable table on wheels with castors and locking brakes

Rubber pads for safe stacking (4 pieces)

8012-0001

Chamber fuse 5x20mm 250V 10A semi time lag (M)

Description

Art. No.

Thermal cut-off device class 1 (internal)

5006-0043

R3.2 controller

5014-0188

RS422 interface board

5014-0189

Thermostat class 3.1, 0 °C up to 120 °C / 32 °F up to 248 °F

5006-0035

Turning knob for thermostat class 3.1

8009-0004

Pilot lamp red

5008-0003

Temperature sensor Pt 100 bend-off

5002-0022

Data Logger Kit T 220

8012-0715

Neutral cleaning agent, 1 kg

1002-0016

12.6 Accessories and spare parts (extract)

BINDER GmbH is responsible for the safety features of the chamber only, provided skilled electricians or qualified personnel authorized by BINDER perform all maintenance and repair, and if components relating to chamber safety are replaced in the event of failure with original spare parts. The user is responsible for any risks arising from using unauthorized accessories/components.

9051-0018 9051-0018 9051-0019 9051-0019

5006-0013 5006-0013 5006-0013

-- --

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Validation service

Qualification folder IQ-OQ

8012-0871

Qualification folder IQ-OQ-PQ

8012-0959

Execution of IQ-OQ

DL400100

Execution of IQ-OQ-PQ

DL440500

Calibration service

Calibration of temperature including certificate (1 measuring point)

DL300101

Spatial temperature measurement including certificate (9 measuring points)

DL300109

Spatial temperature measurement including certificate (18 measuring points)

DL300118

Spatial temperature measurement including certificate (27 measuring points)

DL300127

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13. Certificates and declarations of conformity

13.1 EU Declaration of Conformity

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13.2 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “VDE Prüf- und Zertifizierungsinstitut” (Testing and Certification Institute of the Association for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies)

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14. Product registration

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1. Unit/ component part / type: / Gerät / Bauteil / Typ:

2. Serial No./ Serien-Nr.:

3. Details about utilized substances / biological substances / Einzelheiten über die eingesetzten

3.1 Designations /

3.2 Safety measures required for handling these substances / Vorsichtsmaßnahmen beim

15. Contamination clearance certificate

Unbedenklichkeitsbescheinigung

15.1 For chambers located outside the USA and Canada

Declaration of harmlessness with regard to safety and health

Erklärung zur Sicherheit und gesundheitlichen Unbedenklichkeit

The German Ordinance on Hazardous Substances (GefStofV), and the regulations regarding safety at the workplace, require that this form be filled out for all products that are returned to us, so that the safety and health of our employees can be warranted.

Die Sicherheit und Gesundheit unserer Mitarbeiter, die Gefahrstoffverordnung GefStofV und die Vorschriften zur Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz machen es erforderlich, dass dieses Formblatt für alle Produkte, die an uns zurückgeschickt wird.

In the absence of a completely filled out form, a repair is not possible.

Ohne Vorliegen des vollständig ausgefüllten Formblattes ist eine Reparatur nicht möglich.

• A completely filled out form should be transmitted by Fax (+49 (0) 7462 2005 93555) or by letter in

advance to us, so that this information is available before the equipment/component part arrives. A second copy of this form should accompany the equipment/component part. Eventually the carrier should be informed.

Eine vollständig ausgefüllte Kopie dieses Formblattes soll per Telefax (Nr. +49 (0) 7462 2005 93555) oder Brief vorab an uns gesandt werden, so dass die Information vorliegt, bevor das Gerät/Bauteil eintrifft. Eine weitere Kopie soll dem Gerät/Bauteil beigefügt sein. Ggf. ist auch die Spedition zu informieren.

• Incomplete information or non-conformity with this procedure will inevitably lead to substantial delays in

processing. We hope you will have understanding for this measure, which lies outside of our area of influence, and that you will help us to speed up this procedure.

Unvollständige Angaben oder Nichteinhalten dieses Ablaufs führen zwangsläufig zu beträchtlichen Verzögerungen in der Abwicklung. Bitte haben Sie Verständnis für Maßnahmen, die außerhalb unserer Einflussmöglichkeiten liegen und helfen Sie mit, den Ablauf beschleunigen.

• Please fill out this form completely.

Bitte unbedingt vollständig ausfüllen!

Substanzen/biologische Materialien:

Bezeichnungen:

a) ____________________________________________________________________________

b) ____________________________________________________________________________

c) ____________________________________________________________________________

Umgang mit diesen Stoffen:

a) ____________________________________________________________________________

b) ____________________________________________________________________________

c) ____________________________________________________________________________

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3.3 Measures to be taken in case of skin contact or release into the atmosphere /

3.4 Other important information that must be taken into account / Weitere zu beachtende und

4. Declaration on the risk of these substances (please checkmark the applicable items) /

4.1 For non toxic, non radioactive, biologically harmless materials / für nicht giftige, nicht

Wir versichern, dass o.g.

weder giftige noch

evtl. Rückstände von Gefahrstoffen

4.2 For toxic, radioactive, biologically harmful or hazardous substances, or any other

für giftige, radioaktive, biologisch bedenkliche bzw. gefährliche Stoffe oder

5. Kind of transport / transporter / Transportweg/Spediteur:

Maßnahmen

bei Personenkontakt oder Freisetzung:

a) ____________________________________________________________________________

b) ____________________________________________________________________________

c) ____________________________________________________________________________

d) ____________________________________________________________________________

wichtige Informationen:

a) ____________________________________________________________________________

b) ____________________________________________________________________________

c) ____________________________________________________________________________

Erklärung zur Gefährlichkeit der Stoffe (bitte Zutreffendes ankreuzen) :



radioaktive, biologisch ungefährliche Stoffe:

We herewith guarantee that the above-mentioned unit / component part… /

Gerät/Bauteil...

 Has not been exposed to or contains any toxic or otherwise hazardous substances /

sonstige gefährliche Stoffe enthält oder solche anhaften.

 That eventually generated reaction products are non-toxic and also do not represent a hazard /

evtl. entstandene Reaktionsprodukte weder giftig sind noch sonst eine Gefährdung darstellen.

auch

 Eventual residues of hazardous substances have been removed /

entfernt wurden.



hazardous materials /

anderweitig gefährliche Stoffe.

We herewith guarantee that … /

Wir versichern, dass …

 The hazardous substances, which have come into contact with the above-mentioned

equipment/component part, have been completely listed under item 3.1 and that all information in thi regard is complete / die gefährlichen Stoffe, die mit dem o.g. Gerät/Bauteil in Kontakt kamen, in 3.1 aufgelistet

sind und alle Angaben vollständig sind.

 That the unit /component part has not been in contact with radioactivity /

Radioaktivität in Berührung kam

das Gerät/Bauteil nicht mit

Transport by (means and name of transport company, etc.)

Versendung durch (Name Spediteur o.ä.)

___________________________________________________________________________________

Date of dispatch to BINDER GmbH /

___________________________________________________________________________________

Tag der Absendung an BINDER GmbH:

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We herewith declare that the following measures have been taken / Wir erklären, dass folgende

Hazardous substances were removed from the unit / component part, so that no hazard exists for

das Gerät/Bauteil wurde von

Gefahrstoffen befreit, so dass bei Handhabung/Reparaturen für die betreffenden Person keinerlei Gefährdung

We herewith commit ourselves and guarantee that we will indemnify BINDER GmbH for all damages that are a consequence of incomplete or incorrect information provided by us, and that we will exempt

ir versichern, dass wir gegenüber BINDER

für jeden Schaden, der durch unvollständige und unrichtige Angaben entsteht, haften und BINDER gegen eventuell

We are aware that, in accordance with Article 823 of the German Civil Code (BGB), we are directly liable with regard to third parties, in this instance especially the employees of BINDER GmbH, who have been

Maßnahmen getroffen wurden:



corresponding persons in the handling or repair of these items /

besteht

 The unit was securely packaged and properly identified /

gekennzeichnet.

das Gerät wurde sicher verpackt und vollständig

 Information about the hazardousness of the shipment (if required) has been provided to the transporter

der Spediteur wurde (falls vorgeschrieben) über die Gefährlichkeit der Sendung informiert.

BINDER GmbH from eventual damage claims by third parties./ W

entstehende Schadenansprüche Dritter freistellen.

entrusted with the handling / repair of the unit / component. / Es ist uns bekannt, dass wir gegenüber Dritten –

hier insbesondere mit der Handhabung/Reparatur des Geräts/des Bauteils betraute Mitarbeiter der Firma BINDER gemäß §823 BGB direkt haften

Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Position: _______________________________________________________________________

Datum: _______________________________________________________________________

Date /

Signature /

Unterschrift: _______________________________________________________________

Company stamp /

Firmenstempel:

Equipment that is returned to the factory for repair must be accompanied by a completely filled out contamination clearance certificate. For service and maintenance works on site, such a contamination clearance certificate must be submitted to the service technician before the start of the works. No repair or maintenance of the equipment is possible, without a properly filled out contamination clearance certificate.

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15.2 For chambers located in the USA and Canada

Product Return Authorization Request

Please complete this form and the Customer Decontamination Declaration (next 2 pages) and attach the required pictures. E-mail to: IDL_SalesOrderProcessing_USA@binder-world.com

After we have received and reviewed the complete information we will decide on the issue of a RMA number. Please be aware that size specifications, voltage specifications as well as performance specifications are available on the internet at www.binder-world.us at any time.

Take notice of shipping laws and regulations.

Please fill:

Reason for return request  Duplicate order

 Duplicate shipment

 Demo Page one completed by sales

 Power Plug / Voltage 115V / 230 V / 208 V / 240V

 Size does not fit space

 Transport Damage Shock watch tripped? (pictures)

 Other (specify below)

_____________________

Is there a replacement PO?  Yes  No

If yes -> PO #

If yes -> Date PO placed

Purchase order number

BINDER model number

BINDER serial number

Date unit was received

Was the unit unboxed?  Yes  No

Was the unit plugged in?  Yes  No

Was the unit in operation?  Yes  No

Pictures of unit attached?

 Yes  No

Pictures have to be attached!

Pictures of Packaging attached?

Customer Contact Information Distributor Contact Information

Name

Company

Address

Phone

E-mail

BF (E1) 05/2016 page 56/58

 Yes  No

Page 57

3. List any exposure to hazardous liquids, gasses or substances and radioactive material

3.1 List with MSDS sheets attached where available or needed

3.2 Safety measures required for handling the list under 3.1

3.3 Measures to be taken in case of skin contact or release into the atmosphere

3.4 Other important information that must be considered

Customer (End User) Decontamination Declaration

Health and Hazard Safety declaration

To protect the health of our employees and the safety at the workplace, we require that this form is completed by the user for all products and parts that are returned to us. (Distributors or Service Organizations cannot sign this form)

NO RMA number will be issued without a completed form. Products or parts returned to our NY warehouse without a RMA number will be refused at the dock.

A second copy of the completed form must be attached to the outside of the shipping box.

1. Unit/ component part / type

2. Serial No.

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