Operating Manual
Translation of the original operating manual
KBF (E6)
Constant climate chambers with program control
Model Model version Art. No.
KBF 115 KBF115-230V 9020-0320, 9120-0320
KBF115-240V 9020-0321, 9120-0321
KBF 240 KBF240-230V 9020-0322, 9120-0322
KBF240-240V 9020-0323, 9120-0323
KBF 720 KBF720-230V 9020-0324, 9120-0324
KBF720-240V 9020-0325, 9120-0325
KBF 1020 KBF1020-230V 9020-0326, 9120-0326
KBF1020-240V 9020-0327, 9120-0327
KMF (E6)
Constant climate chambers
with enlarged temperature and humidity range
with program control
Model Model version Art. No.
KMF 115 KMF115-230V 9020-0341, 9120-0341
KMF115-240V 9020-0342, 9120-0342
KMF 240 KMF240-230V 9020-0343, 9120-0343
KMF240-240V 9020-0344, 9120-0344
KMF 720 KMF720-230V 9020-0345, 9120-0345
KMF720-240V 9020-0346, 9120-0346
BINDER GmbH
Address: Post office box 102, 78502 Tuttlingen, Germany Phone: +49 7462 2005 0
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Issue 07/2017 Art. N0. 7001-0319
Content
1. SAFETY .................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Legal considerations ........................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Structure of the safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 6
1.2.1 Signal word panel ...................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.2 Safety alert symbol .................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.3 Pictograms ................................................................................................................................. 7
1.2.4 Word message panel structure ................................................................................................. 8
1.3 Localization / position of safety labels on the chamber ...................................................................... 8
1.4 Type plate ......................................................................................................................................... 10
1.5 General safety instructions on installing and operating the chambers ............................................. 11
1.6 Intended use ..................................................................................................................................... 13
1.7 Operating instructions ....................................................................................................................... 13
1.8 Measures to prevent accidents ......................................................................................................... 14
1.9 Resistance of the humidity sensor against harmful substances ....................................................... 15
2. CHAMBER DESCRIPTION .................................................................................. 16
2.1 Chamber overview ............................................................................................................................ 17
2.2 Instrument panel ............................................................................................................................... 17
2.3 Lateral control panels ........................................................................................................................ 18
2.4 Rear view with water connections .................................................................................................... 19
3. COMPLETENESS OF DELIVERY, TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, AND
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 20
3.1 Unpacking, and checking equipment and completeness of delivery ................................................ 20
3.2 Guidelines for safe lifting and transportation .................................................................................... 21
3.3 Storage .............................................................................................................................................. 21
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions ................................................................................ 22
4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS................................................................ 24
4.1 Spacer for wall distance .................................................................................................................... 24
4.2 Wastewater connection ..................................................................................................................... 24
4.3 Freshwater supply ............................................................................................................................. 25
4.3.1 Automatic fresh water supply via water pipe ........................................................................... 25
4.3.2 Manual fresh water supply via external freshwater can (option) ............................................. 26
4.3.3 Connection kit for connecting the chamber to the water main ................................................ 26
4.3.4 Safety kit: Hose burst protection device with reflux protection device (available via BINDER
INDIVIDUAL customized solutions) ........................................................................................ 27
4.4 Electrical connection ......................................................................................................................... 29
4.5 Connection of the voltage changer (option for KBF) ........................................................................ 30
5. FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW OF THE MB2 CHAMBER CONTROLLER ............... 32
5.1 Operating functions in normal display ............................................................................................... 33
5.2 Display views: Normal display, program display, chart-recorder display ......................................... 34
5.3 Controller icons overview .................................................................................................................. 35
5.4 Operating modes ............................................................................................................................... 37
5.5 Controller menu structure ................................................................................................................. 38
5.5.1 Main menu ............................................................................................................................... 39
5.5.2 “Settings” submenu ................................................................................................................. 40
5.5.3 “Service” submenu .................................................................................................................. 40
5.6 Principle of controller entries ............................................................................................................. 41
5.7 Performance during and after power failures .................................................................................... 41
5.8 Performance when opening the door ................................................................................................ 42
6. START UP ............................................................................................................ 42
6.1 Turning on the chamber .................................................................................................................... 42
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Controller settings upon start up ....................................................................................................... 42
6.2
6.3 Turning on/off humidity control .......................................................................................................... 43
7. SET-POINT ENTRY IN “FIXED VALUE” OPERATING MODE ........................... 44
7.1 Set-point entry for temperature, humidity, and fan speed through the “Set poi nts” menu ................ 45
7.2 Direct setpoint entry for temperature and humidity via Normal display ............................................ 46
7.3 Special controller functions via operation lines ................................................................................. 46
8. TIMER PROGRAM: STOPWATCH FUNCTION .................................................. 47
8.1 Starting a timer program ................................................................................................................... 47
8.1.1 Performance during program delay time ................................................................................. 47
8.2 Stopping a running timer program .................................................................................................... 48
8.2.1 Pausing a running timer program ............................................................................................ 48
8.2.2 Cancelling a running timer program ........................................................................................ 48
8.3 Performance after the end of the program ........................................................................................ 48
9. TIME PROGRAMS ............................................................................................... 49
9.1 Starting an existing time program ..................................................................................................... 49
9.1.1 Performance during program delay time ................................................................................. 50
9.2 Stopping a running time program ...................................................................................................... 50
9.2.1 Pausing a running time program ............................................................................................. 50
9.2.2 Cancelling a running time program ......................................................................................... 50
9.3 Performance after the end of the program ........................................................................................ 50
9.4 Creating a new time program ............................................................................................................ 51
9.5 Program editor: program management ............................................................................................. 51
9.5.1 Deleting a time program .......................................................................................................... 52
9.6 Section editor: section management ................................................................................................ 53
9.6.1 Add a new program section ..................................................................................................... 54
9.6.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section ........................................................................ 54
9.6.3 Deleting a program section ..................................................................................................... 55
9.7 Value entry for a program section ..................................................................................................... 56
9.7.1 Section duration....................................................................................................................... 56
9.7.2 Set-point ramp and set-point step ........................................................................................... 57
9.7.3 Special controller functions via operation lines ....................................................................... 58
9.7.4 Setpoint entry .......................................................................................................................... 59
9.7.5 Tolerance range ...................................................................................................................... 59
9.7.6 Repeating one or several sections within a time program ...................................................... 60
9.7.7 Saving the time program ......................................................................................................... 61
10. WEEK PROGRAMS ............................................................................................. 62
10.1 Starting an existing week program.................................................................................................... 62
10.2 Cancelling a running week program ................................................................................................. 62
10.3 Creating a new week program .......................................................................................................... 63
10.4 Program editor: program management ............................................................................................. 64
10.4.1 Deleting a week program ........................................................................................................ 65
10.5 Section editor: section management ................................................................................................ 66
10.5.1 Add a new program section ..................................................................................................... 67
10.5.2 Copy and insert or replace a program section ........................................................................ 67
10.5.3 Deleting a program section ..................................................................................................... 68
10.6 Value entry for a program section ..................................................................................................... 68
10.6.1 Set-point ramp and set-point step modes ............................................................................... 68
10.6.2 Weekday .................................................................................................................................. 69
10.6.3 Start time ................................................................................................................................. 69
10.6.4 Setpoint entry .......................................................................................................................... 70
10.6.5 Special controller functions via operation lines ....................................................................... 70
11. NOTIFICATION AND ALARM FUNCTIONS ........................................................ 71
11.1 Notification and alarm messages overview ...................................................................................... 71
11.1.1 Notifications ............................................................................................................................. 71
11.1.2 Alarm messages ...................................................................................................................... 72
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11.1.3
Messages concerning the humidity system ............................................................................ 72
11.2 State of alarm .................................................................................................................................... 73
11.3 Resetting an alarm, list of active alarms ........................................................................................... 73
11.4 Tolerance range settings .................................................................................................................. 74
11.5 Activating / deactivating the audible alarm (alarm buzzer) ............................................................... 75
12. TEMPERATURE SAFETY DEVICES ................................................................... 75
12.1 Over temperature protective device (class 1) ................................................................................... 75
12.2 Overtemperature safety controller class 3.1 ..................................................................................... 75
12.2.1 Safety controller modes ........................................................................................................... 76
12.2.2 Setting the safety controller ..................................................................................................... 76
12.2.3 Message and measures in the state of alarm ......................................................................... 77
12.2.4 Function check ........................................................................................................................ 77
12.3 Temperature safety device class 3.3 (option) ................................................................................... 78
12.3.1 Temperature safety device class 3.1 ...................................................................................... 79
12.3.2 Temperature safety device class 3.2 ...................................................................................... 80
13. USER MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................... 81
13.1 Authorization levels and password protection .................................................................................. 81
13.2 Log in................................................................................................................................................. 84
13.3 Log out .............................................................................................................................................. 85
13.4 User change ...................................................................................................................................... 85
13.5 Password assignment and password change .................................................................................. 86
13.5.1 Password change .................................................................................................................... 86
13.5.2 Deleting the password for an individual authorization level .................................................... 88
13.5.3 New password assignment for “service” or “admin” authorization level when the password
function was deactivated ........................................................................................................ 89
13.6 Activation code .................................................................................................................................. 90
14. GENERAL CONTROLLER SETTINGS ................................................................ 91
14.1 Selecting the controller’s menu language ......................................................................................... 91
14.2 Selecting the temperature unit .......................................................................................................... 91
14.3 Setting date and time ........................................................................................................................ 92
14.4 Display configuration ......................................................................................................................... 93
14.4.1 Adapting the display parameters ............................................................................................. 93
14.4.2 Touchscreen calibration .......................................................................................................... 94
14.5 Network and communication ............................................................................................................. 95
14.5.1 Serial interfaces ....................................................................................................................... 95
14.5.2 Ethernet ................................................................................................................................... 96
14.5.3 Web server .............................................................................................................................. 97
14.5.4 E-Mail ...................................................................................................................................... 98
14.6 USB menu ......................................................................................................................................... 99
15. GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................ 100
15.1 Service contact page ...................................................................................................................... 100
15.2 Current operating parameters ......................................................................................................... 100
15.3 Event list .......................................................................................................................................... 101
15.4 Technical chamber information ....................................................................................................... 102
16. CHART RECORDER DISPLAY ......................................................................... 103
16.1 Views ............................................................................................................................................... 103
16.1.1 Show and hide legend ........................................................................................................... 103
16.1.2 Switch between legend pages .............................................................................................. 103
16.1.3 Show and hide specific indications ....................................................................................... 104
16.1.4 History display ....................................................................................................................... 104
16.2 Setting the parameters .................................................................................................................... 107
17. HUMIDIFICATION / DEHUMIDIFICATIO N SYSTEM ......................................... 108
17.1 Function of the humidifying and dehumidifying system .................................................................. 110
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18. DEFROSTING AT REFRIGERATING OPERATION .......................................... 111
19. OPTIONS ............................................................................................................ 112
19.1 Communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option) .......................................... 112
19.2 RS485 interface (option) ................................................................................................................. 112
19.3 Data logger kits (option) .................................................................................................................. 112
19.4 Analog outputs for temperature and humidity (option) ................................................................... 113
19.5 Zero-voltage relay alarm outputs for temperature and humidity (option) ....................................... 113
19.6 Water protected internal socket (option for KBF – not for UL chambers) ....................................... 114
19.7 Additional flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (available via BINDER INDI V IDUAL customized
solutions) ......................................................................................................................................... 115
19.8 Object temperature display with flexible Pt 100 temperature sensor (option) ................................ 115
19.9 External freshwater and wastewater cans (option) ......................................................................... 116
19.9.1 Mounting the freshwater can ................................................................................................. 116
19.9.2 Mounting the wastewater can................................................................................................ 118
19.9.3 Mounting with wastewater recycling ...................................................................................... 119
19.10 BINDER Pure Aqua Service (option) .............................................................................................. 120
20. MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND SERVICE .................................................. 120
20.1 Maintenance intervals, service ........................................................................................................ 120
20.2 Cleaning and decontamination ....................................................................................................... 121
20.2.1 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................ 121
20.2.2 Decontamination ................................................................................................................... 123
20.3 Sending the chamber back to BINDER GmbH ............................................................................... 124
21. DISPOSAL.......................................................................................................... 124
21.1 Disposal of the transport packing ................................................................................................... 124
21.2 Decommissioning ............................................................................................................................ 125
21.3 Disposal of the chamber in the Federal Republic of Germany ....................................................... 125
21.4 Disposal of the chamber in the member states of the EU except for the Federal Republic of
Germany ......................................................................................................................................... 126
21.5 Disposal of the chamber in non-member states of the EU ............................................................. 127
22. TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................... 128
23. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 130
23.1 Factory calibration and adjustment ................................................................................................. 130
23.2 Over current protection ................................................................................................................... 130
23.3 Definition of usable volume ............................................................................................................. 131
23.4 KBF Technical Data ........................................................................................................................ 131
23.5 KMF technical data ......................................................................................................................... 133
23.6 Equipment and options (extract) ..................................................................................................... 135
23.7 Spare parts and accessories (extract) ............................................................................................ 136
23.8 Dimensions size 115 ....................................................................................................................... 137
23.9 Dimensions size 240 ....................................................................................................................... 138
23.10 Dimensions size 720 ....................................................................................................................... 139
23.11 Dimensions size 1020 ..................................................................................................................... 140
24. CERTIFICATES AND DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ............................. 141
24.1 EU Declaration of Conformity for KBF ............................................................................................ 141
24.2 EU Declaration of Conformity for KMF............................................................................................ 144
24.3 Certificate for the GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallv ersicherung e. V .“
(German Social Accident Insurance) DGUV ................................................................................... 147
25. PRODUCT REGISTRATION .............................................................................. 149
26. CONTAMINATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE ............................................. 150
26.1 For chambers located outside USA and Canada ........................................................................... 150
26.2 For chambers located in USA and Canada .................................................................................... 153
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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, wil l result in death or serious (irreversible) injury.
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CAUTION
Warning signs
Electrical hazard
Hot surface
Scalding hazard
Danger of frost
or chemical burns
Mandatory action signs
instructions
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 m oderat e or m inor (reversible) injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in dam age 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
Risk of corrosion and /
Harmful substances
Explosive atmosphere
High humidity
Biohazard
Stability hazard
Pollution Hazard
Mandatory regulation
Lift with mechanical
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Read operating
Environment protection
Disconnect the power
plug
Wear protective gloves
Lift with several persons
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.
Do NOT climb
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:
Risk of injury (on outer door, only KBF-240V and KMF-240V).
Observe the safety instructions in the operating manual.
Hot surface (inner glass door above the glass door handle)
Burning and scalding hazard (chamber rear)
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Figure 1: Position of labels on the chamber front (KBF-240V and KMF-240V)
Figure 2: Position of labels on the chamber rear
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
KBF 240
Model designation
Constant climate chamber
Device name
Serial No.
00000000000000
Serial no. of the chamber
Built
2017
Year of construction
Nominal temperature
70 °C / 158 °F
Nominal temperature
IP protection
20
IP type of protection acc. to standard EN 60529
12880:2007
Class
3.1
Class of temperature safety device
Art. No.
9020-0322
Art. no. of the chamber
Project No.
---
Optional: Special application acc. to project no.
2,10 kW
Nominal power
9,5 A
Nominal current
200-230 V / 50 Hz
200-230 V / 60 Hz
1 N ~
Current type
Max operating pressure in the refrigerating system
(15 bar / 218 PSI)
R 134A - 0,17 kg
Refrigerant type and filling weight
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol
Symbol on the type plate
Information
Nominal temp.
70 °C
2,10 kW / 9,5 A
Max. operating pressure 15 bar
158 °F
200-230 V / 50 Hz
R 134A – 0,17 kg
IP protection
20
200-230 V / 60 Hz
Contains fluorinated
Safety device
DIN 12880
1 N ~
greenhouse gases covered
Class
3.1 by the Kyoto Protocol
Art. No.
9020-0322
Project No.
Built
2017
Constant climate chamber
BINDER GmbH
www.binder-world.com
KBF 240
Serial No. 00000000000000
1.4 Type plate
The type plate sticks to the left side of the chamber, bottom right-hand.
Figure 3: Type plate (example KBF 240 regular chamber 9020-0322)
Temp. safety device DIN 12880
Im Mittleren Ösch 5
78532 Tuttlingen / Germany
Temperature safety device acc. to standard DIN
E6
Made in Germany
Nominal voltage range +/-10%
at the indicated power frequency
Max. operating pressure 15 bar
CE conformity marking
Electrical and electronic equipment manufactured / placed on the mar-
ket in the EU after 13 August 2005 and be disposed of in separate
collection according to Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE).
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Symbol on the type plate
Information
GS mark of conformity of the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V. (DGUV), Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle Nahrungsmittel und
Verpackung im DGUV Test“ (German Social Accident Insurance
(DGUV), Testing and Certification Body for Foodstuffs and Packaging
Industry in DGUV Test).
The chamber is certified according to Customs Union Technical Regulation (CU TR) for the Eurasian Economic Union (Russia, Belarus,
Armenia, Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan).
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.
The chambers do not dispose of any measures of explosion protection.
DANGER
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 and hum i dity.
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Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅ Do NOT introduce any substance into the constant climate chamber which is combus-
tible or explosive at working temperature.
∅ NO explosive dust or air-solvent mixture in the inner chamber.
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, and the inner chamber will become hot
during operation.
Danger of burning.
∅ Do NOT touch the glass doors, the inner surfaces or the charging material during oper-
ation.
WARNING
Stability hazard.
Danger of injury.
Damage to the chamber and the charging material.
Housing cover breakaway.
∅ Do NOT climb on the lower housing cover.
∅ Do NOT load the lower housing cover and the door with heavy objects while the cham-
ber door is open.
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1.6 Intended use
Constant climate chambers series KBF and KMF are suitable for exact conditioning of harmless materials. 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.
Following the instructions in this operating manual and conducting regular maintenance work
(chap. 20) are part of the intended use.
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.
The charging material shall not contain any corrosive ingredients that may damage the machine components made of stainless steel, aluminum, and copper. Such ingredients include in
particular acids and halides. Any corrosive damage caused by such ingredients is excluded
from liability by BINDER GmbH.
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.
In case of foreseeable use of the chamber 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.
1.7 Operating instructions
Depending on the application and location of the chamber, the operator of the chamber must provide the
relevant information for safe operation of the chamber in a set of operating instructions.
Keep these operating instructions with the chamber at all times in a place where they are
clearly visible. They must be comprehensible and written in the language of the employees.
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1.8 Measures to prevent accidents
The operator of the chamber must observe the following rule: “Betreiben von Arbeitsmitteln. Betreiben
von Kälteanlagen, Wärmepumpen und Kühleinrichtungen“ (Operation of work equipment. Operation of
refrigeration systems, heat pumps and refrigeration equipment) (GUV-R 500 chap. 2.35) (for Germany).
The manufacturer took the following measures to prevent ignition and explosions:
• Indications on the type plate
See operating manual chap. 1.4.
• Operating manual
An operating manual is available for each chamber.
• Overtemperature monitoring
The chamber is equipped with a temperature display, which can be read from outside.
The chamber is equipped with an additional safety controller (temperature safety device class 3.1 acc.
to DIN 12880:2007). Visual and audible (buzzer) signals indicate temperature exceeding.
• Safety, measurement, and control equipment
The safety, measuring, and control equipment is easily accessible.
• Electrostatic charge
The interior parts are grounded.
• Non-ionizing radiation
Non-ionizing radiation is not intentionally produced, but released only for technical reasons by electrical equipment (e.g. electric motors, power cables, solenoids). The machine has no permanent magnets. If persons with active implants (e.g. pacemakers, defibrillators) keep a safe distance (distance of
field source to implant) of 30 cm, an influence of these implants can be excluded with high probabil i ty.
• Protection against touchable surfaces
Tested according to EN ISO 13732-1:2008.
• Floors
See operating manual chap. 3.4 for correct installation
• Cleaning
See operating manual chap. 20.2.
• Examinations
The chamber has been inspected by the “Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V. (DGUV)
(German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV)” (German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV), Testing
and Certification Body for Foodstuffs and Packaging Industry in DGUV Test) and bears the GS mark.
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Maximum work place
threshold limit value
Tolerated concentration
with permanent load
Substance
Formula
ppm
mg/m3
ppm
mg/m3
Ammonia
NH3
20
14
5500
4000
Acetone
CH3COCH3
500
1200
3300
8000
Benzene
300
1200
150000
Chlorine
Cl2
0.5
1.5
0.7 2 Acetic acid
CH3COOH
10
25
800
2000
Ethyl acetate
CH3COOC2H5
400
1400
4000
15000
Ethanol
C2H5OH
500
960
3500
6000
Ethylene glycol
HOCH2CH2OH
10
26
1200
3000
Formaldehyde
HCHO
0.3
0.37
2400
3000
Isopropanol
(CH3)2CHOH
200
500
4800
12000
Methanol
CH3OH
200
260
3500
6000
Methyl ethyl ketone
C2H5COCH3
200
590
3300
8000
Ozone
O3
0.1
0.2
0.5 1 Hydrochloric acid
HCl 2 3
300
500
Hydrogen sulphide
H2S
10
15
350
500
Nitrogen oxides
NOx
5 9 5 9 Sulphur dioxide
SO2
5
13 5 13
Toluol
C6H5CH3
100
380
1300
5000
Xylene
C6H4(CH3)2
100
440
1300
5000
1.9 Resistance of the humidity sensor against harmful substances
The following list of harmful substances refers only to the humidity sensor and does not include any other
materials incorporated in the chamber or prohibited substances in relation to explosion protection.
Some gases - especially clean gases - do not have any influence on the humidity sensor. Others do have
a very small influence, whereas others may influence the sensor to a larger extent.
• The following gases do not influence the sensor and the humidity measurement: Argon (Ar), carbon
dioxide (CO
• The following gases do not or to a minor extent influence the sensor and the humidity measurement:
Butane (C
• The following gases do not, or to a minor extent influence the sensor and the humidity measurement,
provided that the indicated loads are not exceeded:
),helium (He), hydrogen (H2), neon (Ne), nitrogen (N2), nitrous oxide (N2O), oxygen (O2)
2
), ethane (C2H6), methane (CH4), natural gas propane (C3H8)
4H10
These values are to be considered as approximate values. The sensor resistance largely depends on
the temperature and humidity conditions during the time of exposure to harmful substances. Avoid
simultaneous condensation. Tolerated error of measurement: ± 2 %r.H. The maximum work place
threshold limit value is one that can be regarded as harmless for humans.
• Vapors of oil and fat are dangerous for the sensor because they may condensate at the sensor and
thus prevent its function (insulating layer). For similar reasons it is not possible to measure smoke
gases.
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2. Chamber description
The constant climate chambers KBF and KMF are equipped with a multifunctional microprocessor display
controller with 2-channel technology for temperature and humidity plus a digital display accurate to onetenth of a degree resp. 0.1% r.H. With its comprehensive program control functions, the display program
controller MB2 permits the high precision performance of temperature and humidity cycles.
With its microprocessor controlled humidifying and dehumidifying system the KMF is a high-precision
constant climate chamber.
The KBF completely meets the requirements for climatic chambers of the stipulated stability and durability
tests for pharmaceutical products: Stability tests acc. to ICH guideline CPMP/ICH/2736/99 (Q1A)
The KMF completely meets the requirements of the stipulated stability and durability tests for industrial
products.
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.
Furthermore, it permits simulating exactly and over long periods constant conditions for other applications
such as sample conditioning for material testing of paper, textiles, plastics, building m aterials, etc.
A resistance humidifying system humidifies the air. For this purpose, use deionized (demineralized) water. The option BINDER Pure Aqua Service allows using the chamber with any degree of water hardness.
The inner chamber, the pre-heating chamber and the interior side of the doors are all made of stainless
steel V2A (German material no. 1.4301, US equivalent AISI 304). The housing is RAL 7035 powdercoated. 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 efficient program controller is equipped with a multitude of operating functions, in addition to recorder
and alarm functions. Programming of test cycles is easily accomplished via the modern MB2 touch
screen controller and is also possible directly with a computer via Intranet in connection with the communication software APT-COM™ 3 DataControlSystem (option, chap. 19.1). The constant climate chamber
KMF comes equipped with an Ethernet serial interface for computer communication. In addition, the
BINDER communication software APT-COM™ 3 permits networking up to 30 chambers and connecting
them to a PC for controlling and programming, as well as recording and representing temperature and
humidity data. For further options, see chap.23.6.
The chambers size 240, 720, and 1020 are equipped with four castors. Both front castors can be easily
locked via the attached brakes.
KBF: temperature range: 0 °C / 32 °F up to 70 °C / 158 °F, humidity range: 10% r.H. to 80% r.H.
KMF: temperature range -10 °C / 14 °F up to +100 °C / 212 °F, humidity range: 10 % r.H. to 98 % r.H.
For the control ranges of temperature and humidity, see climatic diagrams (chap. 17).
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(A)
2.1 Chamber overview
(B)
(C)
(D)
Figure 4: Constant climate chamber KBF / KMF size 240
(A) Instrument box
(B) Door handle
(C) Outer door
(D) Refrigerating machine and humidity generation module
2.2 Instrument panel
5,7" controller display with touchscreen
USB interface
Pilot lamp
Figure 5: Instrument panel with MB2 program controller and USB interface
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2.3 Lateral control panels
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
right side left side (optional)
(1) Main power switch
(2) DIN socket for additional Pt 100 sensor (available via BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized solut i ons)
(3) DIN socket for analog outputs (option)
(4) RS485 interface
(5) DIN socket for switching contacts (option for KMF)
(6) DIN socket for zero-voltage relay alarm output (option)
(7) Ethernet interface
(8) Temperature safety device class 3.1 (part of option “Safety device class 3.3”)
(9) Temperature safety device class 3.2 (part of option “Safety device class 3.3”)
Figure 6: Lateral control panels at the sides of the refrigerating / humidity generation module
with optional equipment
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2.4 Rear view with water connections
(10)
(11)
(12) (13) (14)
Figure 7: Rear view of the chamber with water connections
(10) Socket for optional freshwater can (chap. 19.9.1)
(11) Power cable
(12) Purging outlet for humidifying module – for service purpose only
(13) Freshwater connection “IN” with screw thread ¾’’ for hose ½“, with union nut
(14) Wastewater connection “OUT” with hose olive for hose ½“
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3. Completeness of delivery, transportation, storage, and installa-
tion
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 shelves 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 remove the operating manuals and accessory equipment.
CAUTION
Sliding or tilting of the chamber.
Damage to the chamber.
Risk of injury by lifting heavy loads.
∅ Do NOT lift or transport the chamber using the door, the handl e, or the lower housing.
Lift chambers size 115 from the pallet at the four lower corners with the aid of four
people
Lift chambers size 240 from the pallet at the four lower corners with the aid of six peo-
ple or with a fork lifter. Set the fork lifter only from t he front or rear in the middle of the
chamber.
Lift the chambers sizes 720 and 1020 from the pallet using technical devices (fork
lifter). Set the fork lifter only from the front or rear in the middle of the chamber.
∅ Do NOT set the fork lifter from the chamber side.
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. 21.1.
Note on second-hand chambers (Ex-Demo-Units):
Second-hand chambers are chambers that were 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 KMF 240, 720 and 1020 can be blocked by brakes. After operation, please observe
the guidelines for temporarily decommissioning the chamber (chap. 21.2). Please move the chambers
with castors only when empty and on an even surface, otherwise the castors may be damaged.
CAUTION
Sliding or tilting of the chamber.
Damage to the chamber.
Risk of injury by lifting heavy loads.
Transport the chamber in its original packaging only.
For moving or shipping, secure the constant climate chamber with transport straps.
∅ Do NOT lift or transport the chamber using the door, the handl e, or the lower housing.
Lift chambers size 115 at the four lower corners with the aid of 4 people
Lift chambers size 240 at the four lower corners with the aid of 6 people or with a fork
lifter. Set the fork lifter only from the front or rear in the middle of the chamber.
Lift the chambers sizes 720 and 1020 using technical devices (fork lifter). Set the fork
lifter only from the front or rear in the middle of the chamber.
∅ Do NOT set the fork lifter from the chamber side.
You can order transport packing for moving or shipping purposes from BINDER service.
Permissible ambient temperature range during transport:
• If the steam humidifying system has NOT been emptied: +3 °C / 37.4 °F to +60 °C / 140 °F.
• After BINDER Service has emptied the steam humidifying system: -10 °C / 14 °F to +60 °C / 140 °F.
With temperatures below +3 °C / 37.4 °F, water must be completely removed from the humidifying system.
CAUTION
Transport below +3 °C / 37.4 °F with filled steam humidifying system.
Freezing in the steam generator.
Damage to the chamber.
Contact BINDER Service before any transportation below +3 °C / 37.4 °F.
3.3 Storage
Intermediate storage of the chamber is possible in a closed and dry room. Observe the guidelines for
temporary decommissioning (chap. 21.2).
Permissible ambient temperature range during storage:
• If the steam humidifying system has NOT been emptied: +3 °C / 37.4 °F to +60 °C / 140 °F.
• After BINDER Service has emptied the steam humidifying system: -10 °C / 14 °F to +60 °C / 140 °F
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midifying system must be activated (deactivated operation line “Humidity off”, chap.
) and close the tap of
With temperatures below +3 °C / 37.4 °F, water must be completely removed from the humidifying system.
CAUTION
Storage below +3 °C / 37.4 °F with filled steam humidifying system.
Freezing in the steam generator.
Damage to the chamber.
Contact BINDER Service before any transportation below +3 °C / 37.4 °F.
Permissible ambient humidity: max. 70 % r.H., non-condensing
CAUTION
Condensation by excess humidity.
Danger of corrosion on the housing after operating at humidity values > 70 % r.H.
for a long period.
Dry the chamber completely before shut-down:
• Set the humidity to 0 % r.H. To enable dehumidification, the humidifying and dehu-
7.3 and setting “Control on”, chap. 6.3).
• Set the temperature set point to 60 °C / 140 °F for approx. 2 hours (Manual mode).
• Only then, shut down the chamber at the main power switch (1
the water supply.
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.
3.4 Location of installation and ambient conditions
Set up the constant climate chamber on a flat, even surface, and in a well-ventilated, dry location and
align it using a spirit level. The site of installation must be capable of supporting the chamber’s weight
(see technical data, chap. 23.5). The chambers are designed for setting up inside a building (indoor use).
CAUTION
Danger of overheating.
Damage to the chamber.
∅ Do NOT set up chamber in non-ventilated recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
• Permissible ambient temperature range during operation: +18 °C / 64.4 °F to +32 °C / 89.6 °F. At
elevated ambient temperature values, fluctuations in temperature can occur.
The ambient temperature should not be substantially higher than the indicated ambient t emperature of +22 °C +/- 3 °C / 71.6 °F ± 5.4 °F to which the specified technical data relate. Deviations from the indicated data are possible for other ambient conditions. Lower values of the
temperature range indicated in the technical data are valid at an ambient temperature of m ax.
25 °C / 77 °F.
With each degree of ambient temperature >25 °C / 77 °F, the refrigeration power decreases
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by 1.5 K.
CAUTION
• Permissible ambient humidity: 70 % r.H. max., non-condensing
When operating the chamber at temperature set-points below ambient temperature, high ambient humidity may lead to condensation on the chamber.
• Installation height: max. 2000 m / 6562 ft. above sea level.
A water tap (1 bar to 10 bar) is necessary for the installation of the humidification system (chap. 4.3). If no
suitable in-house water connection is available, you can manually supply water by filling the freshwater
can (option, chap. 19.9).
To avoid any possible water damage, provide a floor drain at the location of the device. Select
a suitable installation site to avoid any consequential damage by splashing water.
When placing several chambers of the same size side by side, maintain a minimum distance of 250 mm /
9.84 in between each chamber. Wall distances: rear 100 mm / 3.9 in, sides 160 mm / 6.29 in. Spacing
above the chamber of at least 100 mm / 3.9 in must also be accounted for.
Danger by stacking.
Damage to the chambers.
∅ Do NOT place the chambers on top of each other.
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.
With an increased amount of dust in the ambient air, clean the condenser fan (by suction or blowing)
several times a year.
Avoid any conductive dust in the ambiance according to the chamber layout complying with pollution degree 2 (IEC 61010-1).
Do not install or operate the chamber in potentially explosive areas.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
Danger of death.
∅ Do NOT operate the chamber in potentially explosiv e areas.
KEEP explosive dust or air-solvent mixtures AWAY from the v i cinity of the chamber.
After turning off the chamber, you must close the tap of the water supply. Install the chamber in a way
that the freshwater supply is easily accessible.
In case of a prolonged temporal decommissioning: Leave the chamber door open or remove the access
port plugs.
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4. Installation and connections
4.1 Spacer for wall distance
Please fix both spacers with the supplied screws at the chamber rear. This serves to ensure the prescribed minimum distance to the rear wall of 100 mm / 3.94 in.
Figure 8: Spacer for wall distance
Figure 9: Chamber rear with mounted spacers
4.2 Wastewater connection
Fasten the wastewater hose to the wastewater connection “OUT” (14) on the rear of the chamber (olive
∅ 14 mm). Observe the following points:
• You can use a part of the supplied water hose as a drainage hose. In case another hose is used, it
has to be permanently resistant against at least 95 °C / 203 °F.
• Mount the wastewater hose with a maximum positive inclination of 1 m and a maximum total length of
3 m.
• Protect the chamber end of the drainage hose with one of the supplied hose clamps.
• Reliably prevent sucking back of wastewater. The end of the wastewater hose must not be immersed
in liquids. This can be ensured e.g., by free discharge.
Waste water is collected in an internal can with a volume of approx. 0.5 liters. It i s pumped off
only when required, thus there is no continuous waste water flow.
Protect the waste water supply with the supplied hose clamps.
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to a freshwater pipe or filling the
For the water supply, fix the delivered adapter with hose olive on the thread at the rear of
4.3 Freshwater supply
Connect the waste water pipe before connecting the chamber
freshwater can (option, chap. 19.9).
You can supply the chamber with freshwater via a water pipe or by manually filling a freshwater can (option, chap. 19.9).
Water intake temperature NOT below +5 °C / 41 °F and not exceeding 40 °C / 104 °F.
CAUTION
Calcification of the humidifying system.
Damage to the chamber.
Operate the chamber with deionized (demineralized) water only.
Types of suitable water quality:
• Deionized water from a water treatment installation already existing at the customer's site. Conductivi-
ty from 1 µS /cm up to a maximum of 20 µS/cm. (Water, which is in equilibrium with the CO
and has a conductivity below 1 µS/cm (ultrapure water), may cause acid corrosion due to its low pH.)
• Water treated by the optional water treatment system BINDER Pure Aqua Service (disposable sys-
tem). A reusable measuring equipment to assess the water quality is included (chap. 19.10).
BINDER GmbH is NOT responsible for the water quality at the user’s site.
Any problems and malfunctions that might arise following use of water of deviating qual ity is
excluded from liability by BINDER GmbH.
The warranty becomes void in the event of use of water of deviating quality.
in the air,
2
4.3.1 Automatic fresh water supply via water pipe
An enclosure inside the chamber contains the connection kit for freshwater and wastewater. Install the
freshwater connection using either the enclosed water hose or another pressure-resistant one. To accomplish this, remove the cover of the freshwater connection “IN” (13) on the rear of the chamber. Protect both ends of the hose with two of the four supplied hose clamps.
Before turning on the chamber, check the connection for leaks. Water supply is automatically effected via
the freshwater connection “IN” (13).
As the appliance only lets in water when required, there is no continuous water flow.
• Supply pressure 1 to 10 bar when connecting to a water pipe
• Water type: deionized (demineralized) water
• Water intake temperature NOT below +5 °C / 41 °F and not exceeding 40 °C / 104 °F.
• The water intake should be provided with a shut-off slide or water-tap.
•
the chamber.
• Protect the water supply at one side with the supplied hose clamp.
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4.3.2 Manual fresh water supply via external freshwater can (option)
If no house water connection with suitable water is available, you can manually supply water by filling a
freshwater can (option, volume: 20 liters / 0.71 cu.ft. You can attach the freshwater can on the rear of the
chamber or place it next to the chamber (chap. 19.9).
To guarantee humidification during 24 hours even at high humidity set-points with manual
water supply, we recommend filling the freshwater can (option) daily at the end of the day.
4.3.3 Connection kit for connecting the chamber to the water main
A safety kit against flooding caused by burst water hoses is enclosed with the constant climate chamber.
It consists of the following:
• Hose burst protection device
• 2 hose nozzles with screwing
• 4 hose clamps
• 6m water hose, divisible for the feed hose and drain
Protection principle of hose burst protection:
Whenever a strong water flow of about 18 l / min. occurs, e.g. caused by a burst water hose, a valve au-
tomatically cuts off the water supply, which can be heard as a clicking noise. The water supply now remains shut until it is manually released.
Assembly:
Screw the hose burst protection device onto a water tap with a G¾ inch right turning thread connection.
The connection is self-sealing. Establish the connection between the safety kit and the chamber with a
part of the supplied hose. Protect both ends of the hose by the supplied hose clamps.
We recommend connecting the hose as the last step in order to avoid twisting the hose while screwing on
the safety kit.
Open the water tap slowly in order to avoid actuating the hose burst protection device.
Figure 10: Assembly of the connection kit
Release of the reflux protection device:
In case the burst protection device has interrupted the water supply, first find the reason and remove it as
necessary. Close the water tap. Release the valve by a half left-turn of the upper knurled part. You can
hear the release of the valve as a clicking noise. Tighten the burst protection device against the water tap
by a right turn. Open the water tap slowly afterwards.
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CAUTION
Maintenance of the assembly of the hose burst protection device:
Calcification can impair valve function. We recommend an annual inspection by a skilled plumber. The
plumber should demount the safety kit to check the valve by hand for function, calcificat i on or bl ockage.
Danger of calcification.
Impairment of valve function.
Have a plumber inspect the valve annually.
Remove calcifications by citric acid or acetic acid solutions.
Continue by testing the function and tightness of the mounted chamber
Check: Quickly open the water tap while there is no chamber connected – the valve should cut off the
water flux without any delay.
4.3.4 Safety kit: Hose burst protection device with reflux protection device (available via
BINDER INDIVIDUAL customized solutions)
A safety kit with a reflux protection device is available for protection of the drinking water system, and
against flooding caused by burst water hoses.
Protection principles:
Whenever a strong water flow of about 18 l / min. occurs, e.g. caused by a burst water hose, a valve automatically cuts off the water supply, which can be heard as a clicking noise. The water supply now remains shut until it is manually released.
A possible endangering of the drinking water system depends on the risk potential of the charging material. Under unfavorable conditions (e.g. decreasing pressure inside the tap water system), drained off
charging material could be sucked out of the chamber via the steam generator into the tap water system
and therefore contaminate the drinking water. The safety kit with reflux protection device provides security in case of short-term utilization of substances with low risk potential. When using substances bearing a
higher risk potential, install a pipe disconnector to assure absolute protection. It is the user’s responsibility
to prevent (according to national standards) any reflux of contaminated water from getting into the drinking water system.
Assembly:
The standard supplied parts – hose burst protection device, hose nozzle with screwing – are not needed.
Screw the pre-mounted assembly of the hose burst protection and reflux protection devices onto a water
tap with a G¾ inch right turning thread connection. The connection is self-sealing. Establish the connection between the safety kit and the chamber with a part of the supplied hose. Protect both ends of the
hose with the supplied hose clamps.
We recommend connecting the hose as the last step in order to avoid twisting it while screwing on the
safety kit.
Open the water tap slowly in order to avoid actuating the hose burst protection device.
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CAUTION
Figure 11: Assembly of the safety kit (hose burst protection and reflux protection dev i ces)
Release of the reflux protection device:
In case the hose burst protection device interrupts the water supply, first find the reason and remove it as
necessary. Close the water tap. Release the valve by a half left-turn of the upper knurled part. You can
hear the release of the valve as a clicking noise. Tighten the burst protection device against the water tap
by a right turn. Open the water tap slowly afterwards.
Maintenance of the assembly of hose burst protection and reflux protection devices:
Calcification can impair the function of both valves. We recommend an annual inspection by a skilled
plumber. The plumber should remove the safety kit with the reflux protection device to check both valves
by hand for proper function and calcification or blockage.
Danger of calcification.
Impairment of valve function.
Have a plumber inspect the two valves annually.
Remove calcifications by citric acid or acetic acid solutions.
Continue by testing the function and tightness of the mounted chamber.
Check: Quickly open the water tap while there is no chamber connected – the valve should cut off the
water flux without any delay.
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KBF115-230V
KBF1020-230V
9x20-0320
9x20-0326
KBF115-240V
KBF 1020-240V
9x20-0321
9x20-0327
KMF720-230V
9x20-0345
KMF720-240V
9x20-0346
4.4 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 version
KBF240-230V
KBF720-230V
KBF240-240V
KBF720-240V
KMF115-230V
KMF240-230V
KMF115-240V
KMF240-240V
• The domestic socket must also provide a protective conductor. Make sure that the connection of the
protective conductor of the domestic installations to the chamber’s protective conductor meets the latest technology. The protective conductors of the socket and plug must be compatible!
• 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 (left chamber side, bottom right-hand, see 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
• Installation category (acc. to IEC 61010-1): II
Art. No.
(x = 0 or 1)
9x20-0322
9x20-0324
9x20-0323
9x20-0325
9x20-0341
9x20-0343
9x20-0342
9x20-0344
Power plug
Shock-proof plug
NEMA 6-20P
Shock-proof plug
NEMA 6-20P
Voltage +/-10% at the
indicated power fre-
quency
200-230 V at 50 Hz
200-230 V at 60 Hz
200-240 V at 50Hz
200-240 V at 60Hz
200-230 V at 50 Hz
200-230 V at 60 Hz
200-240 V at 50Hz
200-240 V at 60Hz
Current
type
1N~ 16 Amp
2~ 16 Amp
1N~ 16 Amp
2~ 16 Amp
Chamber
fuse
CAUTION
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.
See also electrical data (chap. 23.5).
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.
Remark when operating the chamber with a power frequency of 60 Hz:
WARNING
High leakage current.
Electrical hazard.
Earth connection is essential before connecting supply. Check socket before inserting
plug.
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CAUTION
(A)
When connected to a power supply 1N~ with a frequency of 60 Hz, a leakage current of more than 3.5
mAmp is possible. If grounding through the power cable is insufficient or missing, the leakage current
may flow through the user’s body. Correct installation of the professional grade power socket provided by
the user safely avoids this. Before connecting the chamber to the socket, please check its grounding
contact type plug for appropriate construction and if it is undamaged.
4.5 Connection of the voltage changer (option for KBF)
The voltage changer enables the constant climate chamber to operate at a power frequency of 115 Volt.
It is packed separately and supplied together with the constant climate chamber.
The voltage changer is supplied with a fixed power connection cable with a NEMA 5-20P plug. It is protected against excess-current with an internal over-current release category B16A. The connection is
made by the customer.
CAUTION
Sliding or tilting of the voltage changer.
Damage to the voltage changer.
Risk of injury by lifting heavy loads.
Lift the voltage changer at both carrying handles from the pallet with two persons.
Do not install the voltage changer in the exhaust air flow at the rear of the constant climate chamber.
For the installation of the voltage changer next to the constant climate chamber, provide a wall distance
the alternating climate chamber of approx. 0.4 m / 1.3 ft.
Danger of overheating.
Damage to the voltage changer.
∅ Do NOT install the voltage changer in unventilat ed recesses.
Ensure sufficient ventilation for dispersal of the heat.
(A) Carrying handle
(B)
(C)
(D)
(B) Pilot lamp (green)
(C) Power switch
(D) Connection socket for KBF
(E) Power cable
(E)
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Figure 12: Voltage changer (front)
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