Caron 6105 User Manual

PO Box 715
Marietta, OH 45750

800-648-3042  740-373-6809
Fax [phone]

www.caronproducts.com
[e-mail]

MODEL 6105

FINGERPRINT DEVELOPMENT

CHAMBER

OPERATIONS MANUAL

Dear Valued Customer:
Thank you for purchasing CARON Products & Services equipment. We appreciate

your business and look forward to being your preferred supplier of controlled
environment equipment products in the future.

At CARON, we are committed to continuous quality improvement. Our goal is to
supply our customers with highly reliable equipment at a fair price. In order to
openly monitor our performance, we would appreciate your feedback on our
products and services.

If you have questions, or any suggestions for improvement based on the installation
or operation of the equipment you have purchased, please contact our service
department at [e-mail] or 740-373-6809.

Thanks again for your business!

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EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY

Please review this section before requesting warranty service. At CARON, one of our primary goals is to provide
customers with high levels of personal service and top quality products, delivered on time, backed by technical service
and supported for the life of the product.

Before contacting us for warranty service, please be aware that there are repairs that are not covered under
warranty.

WARRANTY DEFINED

Caron Products & Services, Inc. (herein after CARON) hereby warrants that equipment manufactured by CARON is
free from defects in materials and workmanship when the equipment is used under normal operating conditions in
accordance with the instructions provided by CARON.

COVERED:

 Parts and labor for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment.
 Any part found defective will be either repaired or replaced at CARON's discretion, free of charge, by CARON in

Marietta, OH. Parts that are replaced will become the property of CARON.

 If CARON factory service personnel determine that the customer's unit requires further service CARON may, at its

sole discretion, provide a service technician to correct the problem, or require the return of the equipment to the
factory or authorized service depot.

 CARON will have the right to inspect the equipment and determine the repairs or replacement parts necessary.

The customer will be notified, within a reasonable time after inspection, of any costs incurred that are not covered
by this warranty prior to initiation of any such repairs.

NOT COVERED:

 Calibration of control parameters.
 Improper installation; including electrical service, gas and water supply tubing, gas supplies, room ventilation, unit

leveling, facility structural inadequacies or ambient conditions that are out of specification.

 Cost of express shipment of equipment or parts.
 Any customer modifications of this equipment, or any repairs undertaken without the prior written consent of

CARON, will render this limited warranty void.

 CARON is not responsible for consequential, incidental or special damages; whether shipping damage or damages

that may occur during transfer to the customer’s point of use. When the equipment is signed for at the customer’s

site, ownership is transferred to the customer. Any damage claims against the shipping company become the
responsibility of the customer.

 Repairs necessary because of the equipment being used under other than normal operating conditions or for other

than its intended use.

 Repair due to the customer's failure to follow normal maintenance instructions.
 Parts considered consumable; including: light bulbs, filters, gases, etc.
 Damage from use of improper water quality.
 Damage from chemicals or cleaning agents detrimental to equipment materials.
 Force Majeure or Acts of God.

This writing is a final and complete integration of the agreement between CARON and the customer. CARON makes
no other warranties, express or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise, with respect to
the goods sold under this agreement. This warranty cannot be altered unless CARON agrees to an alteration in writing
and expressly stated herein shall be recognized to vary or modify this contract.

Ohio Law governs this warranty.

EQUIPMENT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY

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Please review this section before requesting warranty service. At CARON, one of our primary goals is to provide
customers with high levels of personal service and top quality products, delivered on time, backed by technical service
and supported for the life of the product.

Before contacting your distributor for warranty service, please be aware that there are repairs that are not
covered under warranty.

WARRANTY DEFINED

Caron Products & Services, Inc. (herein after CARON) hereby warrants that equipment manufactured by CARON is
free from defects in materials and workmanship when the equipment is used under normal operating conditions in
accordance with the instructions provided by CARON.

COVERED:

 Parts for a period of two (2) years from date of shipment.
 Any part found defective will be either repaired or replaced at CARON's or their authorized representative’s

discretion. Parts that are replaced will become the property of CARON.

 If CARON or their authorized representatives determine that the customer's unit requires further service, CARON

or the representative may, at its sole discretion, provide a service technician to correct the problem, or require the
return of the equipment to the an authorized service depot.

 CARON or their authorized representative will have the right to inspect the equipment and determine the repairs or

replacement parts necessary. The customer will be notified, within a reasonable time after inspection, of any costs
incurred that are not covered by this warranty prior to initiation of any such repairs.

NOT COVERED:

 Calibration of control parameters.
 Improper installation; including electrical service, gas and water supply tubing, gas supplies, room ventilation, unit

leveling, facility structural inadequacies or ambient conditions that are out of specification.

 Cost of express shipment of equipment or parts.
 Any customer modifications of this equipment, or any repairs undertaken without the prior written consent of

CARON, will render this limited warranty void.

 CARON and their representative are not responsible for consequential, incidental or special damages; whether

shipping damage or damages that may occur during transfer to the customer’s point of use. When the equipment is

signed for at the customer’s site, ownership is transferred to the customer. Any damage claims against the

shipping company become the responsibility of the customer.

 Repairs necessary because of the equipment being used under other than normal operating conditions or for other

than its intended use.

 Repair due to the customer's failure to follow normal maintenance instructions.
 Parts considered consumable; including: light bulbs, filters, gases, etc.
 Damage from use of improper water quality.
 Damage from chemicals or cleaning agents detrimental to equipment materials.
 Force Majeure or Acts of God.

This writing is a final and complete integration of the agreement between CARON and the customer. CARON makes
no other warranties, express or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise, with respect to
the goods sold under this agreement. This warranty cannot be altered unless CARON agrees to an alteration in writing
and expressly stated herein shall be recognized to vary or modify this contract.

Ohio Law governs this warranty.

Caron Products & Services, Inc.

PO Box 715 · Marietta, OH 45750

740-373-6809

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................ 6

INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 8

Power requirements ......................................................................... 9

Water connections ........................................................................... 9

OPERATION ....................................................................................... 11

Start up ........................................................................................... 11

Temperature set point .................................................................... 12

Countdown timer ........................................................................... 13

Humidity set point ......................................................................... 14

Low water level alarm .................................................................. 14

Viewing light ................................................................................. 16

CALIBRATION .........................................................................17

MAINTENANCE ............................................................................... 18

Routine maintenance ..................................................................... 18

Brief Troubleshooting .................................................................... 19

Spare Replacement Parts ………………………………………...21

Declaration of Conformity ............................................................. 22

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INTRODUCTION

CARON’s 6105 fingerprint chambers are designed specifically to create conditions for developing DFO,
Ninhydrin, and other fingerprint development process prints.

The chamber features rapid condition recovery after the chamber door is opened and closed. The large
viewing area offers easy observation of critical samples. The chamber interior is made of high quality,
corrosion resistant material.

Specifications

Temperature Range 40ºC to 100C
Temperature Control  0.5C
Humidity Range 40 to 80% RH (of specified temperature range)
Humidity Control  3%
Interior Dimensions 24” W x 18” D x 22” H
Exterior Dimensions 28” W x 26” D x 37” H
Work Space 5 ft3
Shelf Work Area 5.3 ft2 (shelf plus bottom)
Electrical 208/230V, 15 A, 60 Hz Model 6105-2
208/230V, 15 A, 50 Hz Model 6105-3

Specifications are based on exhaust air vent closed.

Features

 Digital temperature and humidity display, PID control 1/16DIN, set-point & process value displayed

simultaneously

 Digital countdown programmable timer
 Rapid recovery after chamber door is opened and closed
 Solid state sensors eliminate need for frequent replacement of wicks
 Chamber interior made of high quality, corrosion resistant material
 Exhaust adaptable air vent
 Forced air flow to ensure uniform internal conditions
 Large front viewing window
 Low water level alarm

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Warning of hazardous area

Warning of dangerous electric voltage

Earth (ground) protective conductor

Local government may require proper lamp disposal

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

WARNINGS

Use eye protection, gloves and aprons if exposure to hazardous materials could occur

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