BINDER BF 53 User Manual

Model

Art. No.

BF 53

9010-0235, 9110-0235

BF 53-UL

9010-0236, 9110-0236

BF 115

9010-0237, 9110-0237

BF 115-UL

9010-0238, 9110-0238

BF 240

9010-0239, 9110-0239

BF 240-UL

9010-0240, 9110-0240

BF 400

9010-0241, 9110-0241

BF 400-UL

9010-0242, 9110-0242

BF 720

9010-0243, 9110-0243

BF 720-UL

9010-0244, 9110-0244

Operating Manual

APT.line™ BF

Incubators with forced convection

with microprocessor temperature controller

BINDER GmbH

Address Post office box 102
D-78502 Tuttlingen
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
Internet http://www.binder-world.com
E-mail [e-mail]
Service Hotline [phone]
Service Fax [phone]
Service E-Mail [e-mail]
Service Hotline USA [phone] or [phone] x3
Service Hotline Asia Pacific [phone] or [phone]
Service Hotline Russia and CIS [phone]

Issue 02/2015 Art. No. 7001-0081

EG – KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG

EC – declaration of conformity

EC - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
CE - DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE

Anbieter / Supplier / Fournisseur:

Anschrift / Address / Adresse:

Produkt / Product / Produit:

BINDER GmbH

Im Mittleren Ösch 5, D-78532 Tuttlingen

Inkubatoren mit Umluft
Incubators with forced convection
Incubateurs à convection forcée

Typenbezeichnung / Type / Type:

BF 53, BF 115, BF 240, BF 400, BF 720

Die oben beschriebenen Produkte sind konform mit folgenden EG-Richtlinien:
The products described above are in conformity with the following EC guidelines:
Les produits décrits ci-dessus sont conformes aux directives CE suivantes:

Niederspannungsrichtlinie
2006/95/EG

Low voltage directive
2006/95/EC

Directive basse tension
2006/95/CE

Richtlinie 2006/95/EG des Europäischen Parlaments und des
Rates vom 12. Dezember 2006 zur Angleichung der
Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten betreffend elektrische
Betriebsmittel zur Verwendung innerhalb bestimmter
Spannungsgrenzen

Council Directive 2006/95/EC of 12 December 2006 on the
harmonization of the laws of Member States relating to electrical
equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits

Directive 2006/95/CE du Parlement Européen et du Conseil du 12
décembre 2006 concernant le rapprochement des législations des
États membres relatives au matériel électrique destiné à être
employé dans certaines limites de tension

EMV-Richtlinie
2004/108/EG

EMC Directive
2004/108/EC

Directive CEM
2004/108/CE

Richtlinie 2004/108/EG des Europäischen Parlaments und des
Rates vom 15. Dezember 2004 zur Angleichung der
Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten über die
elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit und zur Aufhebung der
Richtlinie 89/336/EWG.

Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of
the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and
repealing Directive 98/336/EEC.

Directive 2004/108/CE du Parlement Européen et du Conseil du
15 décembre 2004 relative au rapprochement des législations des
États membres concernant la compatibilité électromagnétique et
abrogeant le directive 98/336/CEE.

Die oben beschriebenen Produkte tragen entsprechend die Kennzeichnung CE.
The products described above, corresponding to this, bear the CE-mark.
Les produits décrits ci-dessus, en correspondance, portent l’indication CE.

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Die oben beschriebenen Produkte sind konform mit folgenden harmonisierten Normen:
The products described above are in conformity with the following harmonized standards:
Les produits décrits ci-dessus sont conformes aux normes harmonisées suivantes:

Sicherheit / safety / sécurité:

EN 61010-1:2010 Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und

Laborgeräte – Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (DIN EN 61010-1:2011,
VDE 411-1:2011)

Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61010-1:2010,
BS EN 61010-1:2010)

Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de
régulation et de laboratoire – Partie 1: Prescriptions générales (CEI
61010-1:2010, NF EN 61010:2011)

EN 61010-2-010:2003 Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Meß-, Steuer-, Regel- und

Laborgeräte – Teil 2-010: Besondere Anforderungen an Laborgeräte für
das Erhitzen von Stoffen (DIN EN 61010-2-010:2004)

Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use – Part 2-010: Particular requirements for laboratory
equipment for the heating of materials (IEC 61010-2-10:2005, BS EN
61010-2-10:2003)

Règles de sécurité pour appareils électriques de mesurage, de
régulation et de laboratoire – Partie 2-010 : Prescriptions particulières
pour appareils de laboratoire utilisés pour l’échauffement des matières
(CEI 61010-2-10:2003, NF EN 61010-2-10:2005)

EMV / EMC / CEM:

EN 61326-1:2013 Elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Laborgeräte - EMV-

Anforderungen - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen (DIN EN 61326­1:2013, VDE 0813-20-1:2013)

Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use ­EMC requirements - Part 1: General requirements (IEC 61326-1:2012,
BS EN 61326-1:2013)

Matériel électrique de mesure, de commande et de laboratoire ­Exigences relatives à la CEM - Partie 1: Exigences générales (CEI
61326-1:2012, NF EN 61326-1:2013.)

D-78532 Tuttlingen, 02.06.2014
BINDER GmbH

P. M. Binder

Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter
Managing Director
Directeur général

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J. Bollaender
Leiter F & E

Director R & D
Chef de service R&D

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Product registration

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Content

EC – declaration of conformity ...................................................................................................................... 2

Product registration ....................................................................................................................................... 4

1. SAFETY .................................................................................................................. 7

1.1 Legal considerations ........................................................................................................................... 7

1.2 Structure of the safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 7

1.2.1 Signal word panel ........................................................................................................................... 7

1.2.2 Safety alert symbol ......................................................................................................................... 8

1.2.3 Pictograms ..................................................................................................................................... 8

1.2.4 Word message panel structure ...................................................................................................... 9

1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the unit ............................................................................... 9

1.4 Type plate .......................................................................................................................................... 10

1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the incubator with forced convection BF ..... 11

1.6 Intended use ...................................................................................................................................... 12

2. UNIT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................ 13

2.1 Equipment overview BF .................................................................................................................... 14

3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND

INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 14

3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery................................................. 14

3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation ..................................................................................... 15

3.3 Storage .............................................................................................................................................. 16

3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions ................................................................................. 16

4. INSTALLATION OF THE EQUIPMENT ............................................................... 17

4.1 Electrical connection ......................................................................................................................... 17

4.2 Connection to a suction plant (optional) ............................................................................................ 18

5. START UP ............................................................................................................ 18

5.1 Turning on the unit ............................................................................................................................ 18

5.2 Heating operation display .................................................................................................................. 18

5.3 Air change ......................................................................................................................................... 19

6. CONTROLLER SETTING .................................................................................... 19

6.1 Display / entry of temperature and ventilation set-points (without ramp function) ............................. 19

6.2 Display / entry of temperature and ventilation set-points (with selected temperature ramp) ............ 20

6.3 Time functions: Continuous operation and Timer operation ............................................................. 21

6.3.1 Switching between Continuous operation and Timer operation ................................................... 22

6.3.2 Continuous operation ................................................................................................................... 22

6.3.3 Setting the timer values ................................................................................................................ 23

6.4 User level settings ............................................................................................................................. 24

6.4.1 Temperature unit change between degrees Celsius °C and degrees Fahrenheit °F .................. 25

6.4.2 Entering a temperature ramp ....................................................................................................... 25

6.4.3 Chamber addressing .................................................................................................................... 26

6.4.4 Selecting the timer function .......................................................................................................... 27

6.4.5 Setting the interface mode and, if appropriate, the printer interval .............................................. 28

6.5 Temperature programming example ................................................................................................. 29

6.6 General notes .................................................................................................................................... 29

7. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICE CLASS 3.1 (DIN 12880) .............................. 30

8. OPTIONS .............................................................................................................. 31

8.1 Disconnectable audible over-temperature alarm (option) ................................................................. 31

8.2 Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option) ............................................. 31

8.3 Data logger kits (option) .................................................................................................................... 32

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Analog output for temperature (option) ............................................................................................. 32

8.4

8.5 Additional Pt100 temperature sensor (option) ................................................................................... 32

8.6 Water protected internal socket (option) ........................................................................................... 33

9. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE ..................................................... 34

9.1 Maintenance intervals, service .......................................................................................................... 34

9.2 Cleaning and decontamination .......................................................................................................... 34

9.2.1 Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................... 35

9.2.2 Decontamination .......................................................................................................................... 36

9.3 Sending the unit back to BINDER GmbH .......................................................................................... 37

10. DISPOSAL ............................................................................................................ 38

10.1 Disposal of the transport packing ...................................................................................................... 38

10.2 Decommissioning .............................................................................................................................. 38

10.3 Disposal of the unit in the Federal Republic of Germany .................................................................. 38

10.4 Disposal of the unit in the member states of the EC except for the Federal Republic of Germany .. 39

10.5 Disposal of the unit in non-member states of the EC ........................................................................ 40

11. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................... 41

12. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................ 42

12.1 Factory calibration and adjustment ................................................................................................... 42

12.2 Definition of usable volume ............................................................................................................... 42

12.3 Over current protection...................................................................................................................... 42

12.4 BF technical data ............................................................................................................................... 43

12.5 Equipment and Options ..................................................................................................................... 44

12.6 Accessories and spare parts ............................................................................................................. 45

13. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ................................................ 46

13.1 For units located outside North America and Central America ......................................................... 46

13.2 For units in North America and Central America ............................................................................... 49

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Dear customer,

For the correct operation of the incubators with forced convection BF, 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 unit
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 unit damage.

 Observe the safety instructions in this operating manual
 Carefully read the complete operating instructions of the incubators with forced convection

BF

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

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

instructions

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

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 unit

The following labels are located on the unit:

Hot surface

• Inner glass door next to the glass

door handle

• On unit rear next to the exhaust duct

Read operating manual

• UL units: outer unit 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 unit

Built

2014

Year of construction

Nominal temperature

100 °C
212°F

Enclosure protection

IP 20

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 unit

Project No.

---

Optional: Special application acc. to project no.

0,40 kW

Nominal power

230 V 1 N ~

Nominal voltage ± 10%, phase indication

1,8 A

Nominal current

50/60 Hz

Power frequency

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

Nominal temperature

100 °C

0,40 kW

With option internal socket:

212°F

230 V 1 N ~

Nominal power: 0,90 kW

Temp. safety device

IP
DIN 12880

50/60 Hz

Class

3.1

Art. No.

9110-0237

US PATS 4585923 / 5222612 / 5309981

Built

2014

Incubator

D 78532 Tuttlingen / Germany

Internet: www.binder-world.com

BF 115 Serial No. 00-00000

Nominal temperature

100 °C

0,40 kW

212°F

230 V 1 N ~

Enclosure protection
Temp. safety device

IP 20
DIN 12880

1,8 A
50/60 Hz

Class

3.1

Art. No.

9010-0237

US PATS 4585923 / 5222612 / 5309981

Built

2014

Incubator

D 78532 Tuttlingen / Germany

Internet: www.binder-world.com

E 1 Made in Germany

1.4 Type plate

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

Project No.

Enclosure protection

Project No.

5405194 / 5601143 / 5773287 / 6079403

Tel. + 49 (0) 7462/ 2005-0

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

20

1,8 A

US PATS 5405194 / 5601143 / 5773287

Tel. + 49 (0) 7462/ 2005-0

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

BF 115 Serial No. 00-00000

E 1 Made in Germany

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Nominal temperature

With option internal socket: increased total nominal power

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).

or

(BF-UL 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 incubator with

forced convection BF

With regard to operating the incubator with forced convection BF and to the installation location, please
observe the guideline BGI/GUV-I 850-0 on safe working in laboratories (formerly BGR/GUV-R 120 or ZH
1/119 laboratory guidelines issued by the employers’ liability insurance association).

BINDER GmbH is only responsible for the safety features of the unit 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 unit, 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 unit.

∅ Do not install the unit in unventilated recesses.

 Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.

Do not operate the incubator with forced convection BF in hazardous locations.

DANGER

Explosion hazard.

Danger of death.

∅ Do NOT operate the unit in potentially explosive areas.

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

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The incubator with forced convection BF does not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.

DANGER

Explosion hazard.

Danger of death.

∅ Do NOT introduce any substance into the incubator 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 incubator with forced convection into operation.

DANGER

Electrical hazard.

Danger of death.

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

The incubators with forced convection BF 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.

1.6 Intended use

The incubators with forced convection BF are suitable for exact temperation of harmless materials.
Because of their precise temperature accuracy these devices are especially useful for incubation of
cultures at a standard temperature of 37 °C / 98.6 °F. Any 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.

Other applications are not approved.

The incubators with forced convection BF are not classified as medical devices as defined by the
Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC.

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

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Following the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance work
(chap. 9) are 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.

2. Unit 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.

BINDER incubators with forced convection BF are heated electrically and are ventilated by fan-assisted,
forced-air circulation. They BF are equipped with a temperature safety device according to DIN12880
(chap. 7).

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

BINDER incubators with forced convection BF 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
The unit can be operated in a temperature range of 5 °C / 9 °F above ambient temperature up to +100 °C

212 °F.

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

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Switch ON/OFF for internal

Buzzer switch (with option

(6)

(9)
(7)

(8)

(10)

(1)

2.1 Equipment overview BF

(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
(9)

socket (with option internal
socket)

(10)

audible over-temperature alarm)

Figure 3: Incubator with forced convection BF

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)

3. Completeness of delivery, transportation, storage, and

installation

3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery

After unpacking, please check the unit 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 unit.

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

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CAUTION

Sliding or tilting the unit.

Damage to the unit.

Risk of injury by lifting heavy loads.

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

∅ Do NOT lift units size 400 and 720 by hand

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

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

 Lift units 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 unit. Make sure to place all the lateral
supports of the unit on the forks.

If you need to return the unit, 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 units (Ex-Demo-Units):

Second-hand units are units that 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 units are marked with a sticker on the unit door. Please remove the sticker before
commissioning the unit.

3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation

The front castors of units size 720 can be blocked by brakes. Please move the units 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 unit (chap. 10.2).

CAUTION

Sliding or tilting the unit.

Damage to the unit.

Risk of injury by lifting heavy loads.

 Transport the unit only in its original packaging.
 Secure the unit with transport straps for transport.

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

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

 Lift the unit size 53 and 115 at its four lower corners with the aid of 2 people, unit 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 unit from the pallet at its four lower corners.

 Place units 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 unit. Make sure to place all the
lateral supports of the unit on the forks.

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

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

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• 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 unit 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 unit to its warmer installation site, condensation may
form. Before start-up, wait at least one hour until the incubator has attained ambient temperature and is
completely dry.

3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions

Set up the incubator with forced convection BF on a flat, even surface, free from vibration and in a well­ventilated, dry location. Align the unit using a spirit level. The site of installation must be capable of
supporting the unit’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 unit.

∅ Do NOT set up units 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 +25 °C 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 units of the same size side by side, maintain a minimum distance of 160 mm
between each unit. Wall distances: rear 100 mm / 3.94 in, sides 160 mm / 6.30 in. Spacing above the unit
of at least 100 mm / 3.94 in must also be accounted for.

Two devices 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 unit to prevent the device from slipping.

CAUTION

Sliding or tilting of the upper unit.

Damage to the units.

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

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

Do not install or operate the incubator with forced convection BF in hazardous locations.

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